Ms. Namita Nayyar:
As a lifelong Amy Grant fan, you got the once in a lifetime opportunity to audition to play her in I CAN ONLY IMAGINE. Tell us about your experience while working in it.
Ms. Nicole DuPort:
I felt a genuine admiration for Amy from the very beginning. As I prepared for the role, I grew to admire her even more. I watched every Amy Grant interview I could find, took guitar lessons, listened to her entire musical library, and read one of her books. She is an inspiring woman. I also practiced her famous smile, of course!
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What’s a day in your life, while shooting and on a day off.
Ms. Nicole DuPort:
I make sure I get plenty of sleep. I used to under sleep all the time when I was younger and I just won’t do it anymore. When I get up, I drink a glass of water. It’s important to start the day hydrated! I make green tea, a piece of sprouted whole grain toast, and green juice. I do a little meditation and stretching, write a bit, and take my dog for a walk. Then, depending on what’s scheduled that day, I’m either on set or at a coffee shop writing. Sometimes, when I have the day free, I take a hike or I drive out to the beach to watch the sunset. At night, I wash the day off my face and slip into yoga pants for either a yoga class, weight training or a run. Then I make dinner, make sure I’m caught up on my work, watch one of my favorite shows, do a little reading and go to bed. Of course, I sprinkle in date nights, ladies’ nights, and unplanned fun!
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Tell us about the food/meal pattern that you follow in general to remain healthy and physically fit? Your 5 breakfast options, if allowed to choose?
Ms. Nicole DuPort:
I start the day with water, sometimes with lemon. I eat a small breakfast, a healthy snack, have a hearty lunch, snack and finally a healthy dinner. I prefer a plant based diet and always look for organic, whole foods.
For breakfast, I love sprouted whole grain toast, green tea or coffee, and green juice. Lately, I’ve been making celery, cucumber, spinach, parsley, apple, ginger and turmeric juice, but I always mix it up based on what I have in the house. I also love chia seed pudding (chia seeds, almond milk, honey) with berries, oatmeal, and smoothies. And I’m a glutton for huevos rancheros when I’m out for brunch!
Snacks are usually some fruit or vegetable with a little protein – bell peppers with hummus, raw trail mix, apples and peanut butter. I’m also a sucker for root veggie chips, popcorn and dried mangos.
For dinner, I usually make a healthy grain with as many veggies as I’ve got at home! I’ve developed some new skills as a chef recently and enjoy making a variety of dishes. I get bored if I have the same thing all the time, so I have to mix it up.
I like dessert, so I usually eat some fruit and tea. Sometimes I have ice cream and wine! I believe in balance and enjoying special treats in moderation.
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