Ask 'Get Smart' Stars Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway a Question

my question is:

"As film artists, How do you handle the fame that goes with this career? can you still have a normal life? do you like it?"

Rene
Guadalajara, Mexico

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Steve: Are your fingers really as large as your nostrils?

Anne: I'm looking forward to seeing your preformance in this film. How did you approach the roll of Agent 99 knowing you'd be measured against the memories of millions of boys who fantasized about Barbara Feldon's...

So how's the press tour treating you?

Dan
Phoenix, AZ

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Steve:

Was it love at first sight pretty much when ya first met your wife Nancy? fyi: you're the perfect for maxwell smart. you a close spitting image of Don Adams...i think.

Anne:

I read about you being in a High School honors chorus, & that you were up for the role of Christine in the film adaptation of 'Phantom of the Opera'. Is there any particular musical that you wish would adaptated into a film, & that you'd love to be a part of?

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Steve: In one of your last Daily Show interviews Jon mentioned writing a Produce Pete movie. Would you ever write/star in a semi-fake biopic of yourself chronicling your rise to fame? It could show you being a postal worker, produce manager, being in Second City, vomiting in Colbert's car, courting your wife, working at the Daily Show, auditioning for sitcoms and cap it off with you accepting the Emmy for Ricky Gervais. Add the usual struggles one finds in a biopic.

Chris
Winnipeg, Manitoba

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My question is:

How did you start your acting career?

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Anne:

Who would you rather face in real life: Miranda Priestly or KAOS?

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*Revised version of the above*

Anne:

Who would you rather face in real life: Miranda Priestly or KAOS agents?

-Christina
Miami, FL.

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Dear Anne,

This role is pretty different then anything else you have done before. What made you want to do it? Are you a fan of the show?

Jason
Chicago, IL

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Steve:
You seem to be a very down to earth guy and are able to balance your family and career, which is very refreshing to see. Does your family travel with you when you are away working and if not, how do you handle not seeing them for such long periods of time.

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Since you mentioned his track record at the box office, I guess this is fair game.

Mr. Carell,
Considering your Officemates lack of success on the big screen (from Jenna Fischer in Slither and Walk Hard, to Krasinsky in Leatherheads, License to Wed, and Jarhead, to Rainn Wilson's Last Mimsy and My Super Ex-Girlfriend), any chance of The Office: The Movie to help bolster your collective careers?

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Steve: First of all I would like to congratulate you on all the great work you do!!
Secondly is there a particular role you would like to take on such as period drama or maybe a romantic role?
Thanks
-Marie (from Malta)

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Steve: If Michael Scott (The Office) had to work with Miranda Priestly (Devil Wears Prada) on a paper project, how do you think it would go, and would she eventually become Michael's next wife?

Arielle
Rockville, MD

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Steve, would you ever consider taking on a serious dramatic role?



From Michigan

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Steve, will you marry me?

Claudia,
The Netherlands

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For Anne:

1. What is the funniest thing Steve said or did on set?
2. What was more challenging during filming: keeping a straight face while Steve said a funny line or keeping a straight face while he performed a funny stunt?
3. Of all the characters you have played, who do you think would most likely survive a week at Dunder Mifflin's Scranton?

For either Anne or Steve:

1. What is the smartest decision you have ever made in your life?
2. Who is the smartest person you know?
3. If you could have any person - whether fictional or non-fictional - as your partner in saving the world, who would you choose?
4. If you could be a real-life secret agent, what name or alias would you give yourself?

Mackie
Phoenix, AZ

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Anne,

How did you prepare for the part of Agent 99? Did you get any help from the original Agent 99, Barbara Feldon?

Taylor
Katy, TX

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Dear Steve Carrel:

As a relatively new actor (I have been acting for about a year and a half, but have read many books, gone to many classes, and have done some small independent film work) I always am curious to ask fellow actors (let alone someone as funny and likeable as you) how they approach a role. So, my question (if mine is lucky enough to be selected) is how you prepared, get into character for Get Smart. (Which by the way is the first movie my grandpa has wanted to see for at-least the last 6 years or more, I plan to go see it with him, and with my friends a few more times)

Dear Ann Hathaway,
My question for you, (can’t believe I might end up asking you a question!), is how were you able to balance acting(which is a huge time investment, as well as an emotional investment since it’s a burning desire I believe actors have), with school, work, social events, basically everything else in life? Second, is this balance extremely hard or am I just not well organized?


Thank you to both of you for answering these questions!

PS. To Steve:
The funniest scene I have ever seen in a movie was in Bruce Almighty when you were reading the news and Jim Carrey was controlling you words and actions. (I thought the deleted fire scene with the bloody nose was up there too)

P.S. To Ann Hathaway,
I really want to continue acting, and I will despite the level I get to, but being in larger movies and seeing your-self on screen is obviously a result I would love. How much has your fame affected your daily life in ways you wish it had not?


Thanks for reading my post script,

Corbin

Phoenix, AZ

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Steve:
You are so handsome and don't seem to know it. Have you ever gotten a marrage proposal for an obsessed fan? If not...Do you want one?

Anne:
What attracted you to the role of 99?

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This is for both Steve and Anne

Which of your Get Smart Gadgets were your favorite and why?

Kelly From Santa Barbara California

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Steve:

What was it like to be in a movie with a lot of action scenes?

Anne:
How crazy was Steve on the set?

Ryan
Cresskill, New Jersey

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