Celebrity Travel: Go Away With Rosanna Arquette
Rosanna Arquette says she feels grateful when people recognize her for her activism as much as for her acting ("Desperately Seeking Susan," "Pulp Fiction"). Her latest role is as Mary on the new YouTube Premium series, "Sideswiped." "While I was shooting this show, which I'm very excited about, I was dealing with all of the Harvey Weinstein stuff," says Arquette, who was one of the first women to publicly talk about how the film producer threatened to sink her career after she says she refused his demands for sex. "Shooting the series was such a good distraction during that time. And with all the things going on (in politics now), I hope that people will watch the show and laugh."
Q. Some people argue that taking a vacation during turbulent times is hedonistic. How do you feel?
A. We all want escapism. Going away on a vacation can be great. I do a television show now to make people laugh. It's a comedy and it's really good, but it is also a good distraction from what's going on in the world.
Q. Do you think your "Sideswiped" character, Mary, would be a good travel companion for you?
A. Absolutely! She would make me laugh and get me into a lot of trouble. (Laughs) Mary never got to be young. She had kids at 18 and never really got to live her life as a young person. Her husband died and then she moved in with her daughter for a while and is now basically living like she's 18 again. She would be a blast to have (on a trip).
Q. Can you share some childhood memories of a place where you grew up that your fans may not know about?
A. I lived in Chicago for a long time. I love Chicago! It's one of my favorite cities. I went to Joseph Brennemann School and Louisa May Alcott Elementary School. I lived there from about four to eight years old, and then again when I was about 15. I was just there a couple years ago for Lollapalooza when Radiohead, who are friends of mine, played there. It's a great festival.
Q. "Sideswiped" centers on dating. Where have you had some memorable dates?
A. It's embarrassing to say, but I never really dated much, because I worked from the time I was 18 and didn't have a lot of time to date. But my husband and I travel a lot. We enjoy that. That counts as memorable dates, right? (Laughs)
Q. Absolutely! Does your travel style mesh with his?
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