Allison Williams

In Get Out, Allison Williams Makes ‘good White People’ Terrifying

... makes her so hard to buy as anyone other than Marnie from Girls. But instead of her role in Get Out feeling like more of the same, it’s so aggressively on-brand for her it becomes a meta-examination of her own star image. “We are using the thing that I was finding so sticky to flip the bird to the audience, basically, and say ‘Ha! You trusted me so much because I’m so WASP-y,’” the actress told Vulture recently. “But I just thought, how brilliant this is to use horror as a means of having a frank conversation about race. I wanted to be the person that the white viewers were relating to, until they realize that they’re actually in Chris’s shoes, and we’re with Chris on his journey to get the fuck out.”. A casting choice this obvious shouldn’t feel so inspired, and yet by putting Williams in the part of Rose — a character whose ...

Allison Williams Just Went Platinum Blonde With A Hint Of Rose Gold And It's Everything

... get to. She doesn’t get to do what we just did. That’s not a universe she can experience anymore.”. I’m struggling to imagine a universe in which Katy Perry is bummed about not having coffee with me on the Lower East Side, but I take her point. We talk about her going blonde for this story. I gently accuse her of being a traitor to her roots (pun intended). “I think if I’d used my middle name professionally—Howell Williams—I’d have a totally different career. I’d be an indie darling. I’d be fighting with Greta Gerwig for parts,” she says. “I’d have gone blonde earlier.”. But Williams is herself, comfortably so. An energetic actress possessed, so she claims though I can’t see, of two different-size eyes (“This one is a little later to the party”), a breakout TV series almost behind her, and a promising film career ahead—and enough extracurricular ...

Allison Williams Debuts Blonde Hair At Nyc Screening Of Get Out

... Girls starlet's signature locks sometime between February 5-8. The nepotistically-privileged daughter of Brian Williams covered up in a frilly pink turtleneck, blue jeans, and black pumps selected by her stylist Cristina Ehrlich. Cast and crew: Joining Allison at the screening were her onscreen love interest, Black Mirror alum Daniel Kaluuya (L), as well as Get Out director Jordan Peele (R). 'This is nuts!' The race-based horror flick impressively holds a 100 percent rating (of 23 reviews) on Rotten Tomatos as well as 77/100 score on Metacritic. The Connecticut-born Yale grad covered up in a frilly pink turtleneck, blue jeans, and black pumps selected by her stylist Cristina Ehrlich. Joining Allison at the screening were her onscreen love interest, Black Mirror alum Daniel Kaluuya, as well as Get Out director Jordan Peele. The race-based horror flick impressively holds a 100 percent rating (of 23 reviews) ...

How Allison Williams Mined The Horrors Of White Privilege For 'get Out

... they’re not racist. As it turns out, that’s just a drop in the bucket. Williams knows that part of the reason she was cast is because to some, she’s the embodiment of the privileged white girl. “100%,” she says. Her dad is MSNBC news anchor Brian Williams, and she grew up in New Canaan, Conn.,  a town that in 2008 had the highest median family income in the U. S. As a teenager, she attended the all-girls preparatory high school Greenwich Academy and then went on to college at Yale University. Her husband is Ricky Van Veen, the head of global creative strategy at Facebook, and Tom Hanks officiated their 2015 wedding on a Wyoming ranch. I feel like Allison has that quality that sort of reminds you of somebody you might have known growing up — like an old summer camp crush. — Jordan Peele. “Rose did have to be undeniably caucasian,” Peele says with a laugh. “But I feel like Allison has that quality that sort of reminds you of somebody you might have known growing up — like ...

The Girls Moment That Allison Williams Is Afraid Of Reliving

... because it was the most—it was the most ridiculous.". Or was it the most ridiculous? It took a lot of construction, Mamet explained.  "I don't even really own a brush, so that was wild to me," she said. That bagel hairpiece will have to live on in memory, it didn't come home with Mamet. "No, but I didn't really want to. That can live where it lives," she said. Watch the video above for more from Williams and Mamet, including Williams' favorite Girls love interest—the answer will surprise you. Girls' final season premieres Sunday, Feb. 12 at 10 p.m. on HBO. E! Is Everywhere. This content is available customized for our international audience. Would you like to view this in our US edition. E! Is Everywhere. This content is available customized for our international audience. Would you like to view this in our Canadian edition. E! Is Everywhere. This content is available customized for our international audience. Would you like to view this in our UK edition. E! Is Everywhere. This content is available customized for ...

Allison Williams Debuts Totally New Look On Cover Of Allure

... with pretty colors like pink and purple —and has a celebrity- (and regular-person) cult-following for her coloring skills.). With Friedman's skills (seriously, her Instagram is all the proof ) and a bold AF attitude, the lifelong brunette didn't balk at the idea of going blonde. In order for Williams to settle on a shade, Friedman eased her into the stark change by reviewing a slew of tones to find one that would suit the actress. "We were thinking about vintage movie stars, like Brigitte Bardot ," Friedman told Allure. See photos of Allison Williams through the years. 10 PHOTOS. See Gallery. Allison Williams. NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 06: Allison Williams attends 'Hamilton' Broadway Opening Night at Richard Rodgers Theatre on August 6, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Jenny Anderson/Getty Images). NEW YORK, NY - JULY 02: Allison Williams filming 'Girls' on ...

Why Are All These Brunette Celebrities Going Blond

... at a screening for her new film "Get Out.". Jason La Veris / Film Magic. Williams pulled back her long locks into a sculpted boufant for an androgynous vibe. Carly Rae Jepsen. Carly Rae Jepsen showed off a major transformation at the NHL All-Star Game in January. The musician debuted a new blond pixie cut that drew comparisons to other celebs, like Miley Cyrus and Charlize Theron. A post shared by Carly Rae Jepsen (@carlyraejepsen) on. Jan 29, 2017 at 6:53 pm PST. RELATED: Chop chop! These are 2016's biggest celebrity hair transformations. Zoe Kravitz. Zoe Kravitz really embraced the rock 'n' roll vibe that goes along with the bleached blond hue. The actress and musician sported an edgy undercut and blond braids for an event earlier this year. Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images. The "Big Little Lies" star embraced the rocker-chic look at a premiere in Hollywood. RELATED: Are bold lips making a comeback? These are the top beauty trends to try in 2017. Ashley Benson. It isn't just brunettes who are embracing the bold look! Ashley ...

Allison Williams Jokes About Her Strict Blonde Haircare Regiment

... Having a laugh: For the Build Series discussion, Allison rocked a belted button up frock. For the Build Series discussion, Allison rocked a belted button up frock. The spring inspired look showed off her svelte frame as well as her toned legs. Allison complemented the patterned ensemble with navy heels and pink lipstick. The Girl actress and former brunette pulled her newly dyed locks back into a ponytail. Sculpted: The spring inspired look showed off her svelte frame as well as her toned legs. Focused: The Girl actress and former brunette pulled her newly dyed locks back into a ponytail; seen with Daniel and Jordan. Later in the day, Allison was spotted heading to The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. For her late night show appearance, the HBO star wore a lacy blue dress with a white underlining. She rocked pulled back locks and heavy makeup, including purple eye shadow and pink glossed lips. Her film Get Out will be released on Friday; the horror film also ...

Allison Williams Hated Being Known Only As Brian Williams' Daughter

... time when a magazine wrote about her family connection but failed to mention her full name. She kept mum on what publication it was. Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams in 'Get Out' Justin Lubin/Universal Studios. Stars You Didn’t Know Were Related. "That was, like, the most upset I've ever been. To me, that symbolized so much. You could use me on your cover, but you’re not going to give me a name? I mean, it wasn’t the most upset I've ever been. But it was when my feelings about that peaked the most. And now people almost never bring it up," Williams told the L. A. Times. "It took years, and a lot of diligence on my part. But I’ve formed my own thing, and now I get people who are surprised to find out he’s my dad. I dreamed that would happen, and it has: I’m no longer introduced to people as Brian Williams' daughter.". Famous Celeb Dads and Daughters. The actress' career skyrocketed when she landed the role of Marnie in HBO's Girls in 2012, which is now airing its sixth and final season. She also nabbed the lead role in NBC's Peter Pan Live! in 2014 and has appeared on The Mindy Project and The Simpsons. The former NBC ...

Sex Scenes Are Awkward For Me

... of character discovery.". And the brunette beauty - who is married to entrepreneur Ricky Van Veen - praised Lena Dunham's show for giving audiences a "realistic depiction of sex". She added: "You see our bodies in all of these weird positions and how different we are. Nobody is lit flatteringly. All of the sex scenes that I grew up watching were romantic and candlelit with music in the background. While filming for 'Girls', I've hit my nose on people; I've been bruised afterwards; my nipple cover ended up on Alex Karpovsky once. It's a more realistic depiction of sex, and I actually think it's more interesting.". Like this story? Get our best of the week sent to your inbox. Sign Up. I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site consitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Meanwhile, Allison has insisted that the characters in 'Girls' - ...

Allison Williams Pulls An Evan Rachel Wood With Her Bold New Red Carpet Look

... with her unrecognizable look. “I like it,” she said of the hue, which was created by colorist Aura Friedman. “Especially this blonde—it feels like it is just a new twist on the same old me. It’s just hair! But it’s fun. Maybe I’ll become this gorgeous bombshell vixen. Or maybe I’ll still just be the adult-spelling-bee spirit I’ve always been. I bet people won’t recognize me, and that’s gonna be a fun reveal with my friends.”. RELATED VIDEO: Lena Dunham and Cast Stun at Final HBO Premiere of Girls. And in case you’re left wondering how Williams’ managing to achieve a perfect cat eye, she revealed that secret in the magazine too. “Here’s what I do: Do the rest of your eye shadow prior to doing the liner. I love the Shiseido Automatic Fine Eyeliner, because you can pump a little bit of the color onto your hand and use it as an inkwell for the brush. Because I’m left-handed, I’m a little ambidextrous, which makes eyeliner so much easier,” Williams said. Your move, Wood. The ...

Beyoncé's Twins Will ''save The World,'' Says Allison Williams

... Williams says while promoting her new horror thriller Get Out. Williams is also looking to the Lemonade superstar for inspiration on how she hopes to one day announce her own pregnancy. "Maybe Beyoncé will keep having more kids and I will just use whatever her next announcement style is," Williams said. Beyoncé's Pregnancy Fashion. She did reveal, however, that she and hubby Ricky Van Veen are not feeling any pressure from family and friends to have children. "It's amazing," Williams said. "It's the best because I get to just suddenly Beyoncé out and be like, 'This is happening.'". Williams and Van Veen, a co-founder of College Humor, got married in September 2015. In Get Out, Williams plays a young New Yorker who brings her black boyfriend (Daniel Kaluuya) home to meet her parents (Bradley Whitford and ...