Emma's favorite things, Glamour, October 27, 2020
"Emma Roberts's filmography runs the gamut. She's done horror (
American Horror Story), comedy (
Little Italy), comedy-horror (
Scream Queens), and now a seasonal rom-com.
Yes, Roberts is jumping on the Christmas-movie train with
Holidate, a Netflix original about two singles who agree to be each other's dates for parties throughout the holiday season that premieres October 28. The reason? So no one will ask about their relationship statuses. But what happens when a simple social arrangement turns into something more? You'll just have to watch and see.
“I think people are loving holiday rom-coms because there's a sense of nostalgia,” Roberts says about the reemergence of the genre. “I know, for me, it's so comforting watching romantic comedies. I grew up on them, especially my aunt [Julia Roberts]'s movies, like
My Best Friend's Wedding and
Notting Hill, which are so iconic. They just really make you feel good. We all want to feel good these days. We all want to believe in love and feel loved and celebrate each other and feel like there's good news out there.”
Roberts certainly has a lot to smile about these days. She's expecting her first child (a boy) with Garrett Hedlund, and even though she's over the moon, she's still keeping the realities of 2020 in check. “In the midst of such a crazy year that has had so much hardship and heartbreak, [it's nice] to have something to look forward to,” she says. “The baby's coming, and I'm so excited to put a movie out that I think will put smiles on people's faces or hopefully let them escape for two hours.”
Holidate is certainly an escape—as are some of the other TV shows and movies Roberts is watching to make it through 2020. (Yes, she's an
Emily in Paris fan.) Below, she tells
Glamour all about the products, apps, and treats keeping her sane during such uncertain times."
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