Just a reminder, the season 7 premiere of “Entourage” is tonight!

Don’t forget that Livestream will be hosting a live chat at on Sunday 11 PM ET with Emmanuelle – so be sure to visit www.livestream.com/entourage to participate!

I have added 10 photos from two recent photo sessions into our gallery! You can see the scans/articles in our “magazine scans” section of the gallery.

Before the Scene is where we all start. In a small town with our families. In front of a mirror with our friends. The days spent sleeping on a couch. The nights working at a bar. Living with the unknown and surrounded by uncertainty. It’s about the times that define us. It’s about the darkness just before the limelight.
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Emmanuelle Chriqui is most recognizable for her recurring role as Sloan McQuewick on HBO’s Entourage and as Dahlia, opposite Adam Sandler in You Don’t Mess With the Zohan. Her upcoming films include 13, Elektra Luxx, and Renny Harlin’s Georgia. She currently splits her time between Los Angeles and New York.
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Q: What made you want to become an actor?
A: “From a very young age I always knew this is what I wanted to do. I started in the theatre when I was seven and was instantly hooked. The feeling of losing myself in a moment remains one of the most amazing things to me. The whole environment of the theatre and film and television has always felt like home. It brings me so much joy and gives me the ability to meet all kinds of people and learn so many different things. Most of the great experiences of my life have come from my work.”

Q: What was your biggest fear?
A: “My biggest fear was always the what if’s. What if I can’t do this? What if I don’t succeed in the way I want? What if I have to live with unfulfilled dreams? What if I can’t support myself doing what I love to do?”

Q: What was your lowest point?
A: “In my early twenties, when I didn’t have thick skin yet. All the rejection and negativity drove me into fear mode and I just quit. I call it my ‘three month sabbatical.’ I wanted nothing to do with the industry and started doing martial arts. It was a very unhappy time as deep down I knew I wasn’t living my truth. My agents called me in for an audition that I kept refusing. Then finally [I] decided to go in and got it! This project ended up changing things for me and putting me back on my path. I struggled a lot though even after that: in the same year I got cut out of two big films. It crushed me and made me question everything.”

Q: What kept you from walking away?
A: “I think the thing that ultimately kept me from walking away was my faith in God and the universe. I always told myself that everything happens exactly the way [it’s] supposed to, even the really hard stuff. I lost my mother at an early age, and before she passed away she once told me I would become an actress for the both of us. That will always stay in my heart and mind.”

Q: What did you walk away from?
A: “I walked away from the things I didn’t believe in. I walked away from the unhealthy scene that exists here in L.A. I constantly reminded myself why I was here. I walked away from the parties and took my auditions very seriously. I walked away from people who didn’t support me or wished me ill.”

Q: Who was your closest ally?
A: “My family and my first manager. They believed in me and always encouraged me through the tough times. I have been blessed with wonderful angels in my life.”

Q: What were you doing the morning before the audition that changed your life?
A: “The night before I got one of my first big films, I was living with a close group of friends. We always had so much fun and kept each other going as we were all in similar boats. I believe I was living there rent free as I was totally broke and going through yet another hard time. I was seriously missing home and contemplating moving back to Canada. That night I dreamt that my mother came to me, patted my head and whispered to me that everything was going to be okay. I woke up and got the offer. Pretty magical.”

Q: What were the words that kept you going?
A: “A phrase that really resonated deeply to me was from a gospel a friend sent to me: ‘He didn’t bring me this far just to leave me here.’ It is the simple truth.”

Q: How have you changed?
A: “I think my faith is stronger than ever. And in my heart, I fully believe that everything is perfect even in its imperfection. I have come to embrace that this is life, obstacles and all, and it’s all about the attitude with which you choose to handle things. I think I am far more patient, and far more grateful, for not only the big miracles [but the small ones].”

Q: What words do you have to inspire others?
A: “Everything happens in the time it is supposed to: be patient, work hard and have faith. I recently read that when you plant bamboo from a seed, it takes five years to come out of the ground, then it grows like a weed. I think that is accurate for anything you are passionate about. Water it, tend the soil, love it and it will blossom.”

From Scene Magazine

Emmanuelle Chriqui is a contradiction in terms: She recently returned from the former Soviet Union, where she filmed a starring role in Renny Harlan’s politically charged recreation of the Russian invasion of “Georgia,” but Emmanuelle was most recently seen on the big screen as a pregnant porn star in the SXSW-debuted indie “Electra Luxx.”

Perhaps best known as Sloan on “Entourage” (season 7 premieres tonight on HBO!), in her personal life Emmanuelle is all about single-minded commitment to the causes that she passionately supports. She’s heavily involved in the Environmental Media Association’s Young Hollywood board, and helped launch Raise Hope For Congo with respected humanitarian John Prendergast.

I spoke with Emmanuelle after she helped kick off the EMA School Gardens Program, which will roll out through 25 schools in urban Los Angeles to help under-served communities develop self-sustaining, organic food sources.

ES: When did you start getting involved in eco-consciousness?

EC: I’ve always been attracted to the alternative lifestyle, meaning organic and natural and alternative healing. That stuff has always been present in my life.

When I was shooting “Zohan” I really wanted to get a new car. I had been driving the same lovely little 1988 red two-door Toyota Corolla forever. I wanted to drive a Prius, and that was a big commitment for me because it was a real statement at the time.

One of the producers put me in touch with Debbie Levin [CEO of the Environmental Media Association], who connected me with Toyota. Being involved with Debbie and the EMAs [the Environmental Media Awards show, produced by the Environmental Media Association] has been a constant learning process. I’ve been getting more and more involved. And it’s really gotten a lot easier to be environmentally conscious!

ES: Yes, I was thinking about that when you talked about a so-called “alternative lifestyle” that was environmentally conscious. I can’t wait for a time when organic and natural is the norm!

EC: Exactly! And the alternative is the bizarros who are driving their giant old Broncos.

ES: So, let’s talk about the important stuff. What are your favorite green fashion labels or beauty finds?

EC: I’m still learning. I love Alexx Jae, which is awesome. I love their style, and their idea of using [upcycled fabric] from other companies. I wear Alexx Jae all the time. I also love anything made from bamboo–jeans, shirts, anything. I don’t understand why everybody doesn’t want to dress that way; it feels amazing–softer than the softest old t-shirt!

The whole thing is an exploration. Fashion, cosmetics–I feel like every day there’s a new something that’s all natural, all organic, no parabens. I love going to Erewhon and using Jason Body Wash. Just switching out everything and replacing it with the good kind.

It’s a journey and it’s a lifestyle that’s evolving every single minute. There are better products all the time. But you can’t just use something because it’s good for the environment. It’s got to feel good. Like toilet paper. There are so many different eco-brands now, you can choose which one you like.

Find out more about Emmanuelle’s eco-challenges–and eco-sins–at EcoStiletto.com

Entourage actress Emmanuelle Chriqui, 32, is finally in a good place with her on-screen fiancé, E (played by Kevin Connolly ).

“It really represents a kind of stability, I think, between E and Sloan. We have our own house and I’m very much the supportive fiancée, so the drama of last season is no longer,” she says. “It’s very, very calm between us and stable. It doesn’t sound that exciting, but it’s the first time in years that they’re just in a good place.”

Chriqui tackles her fifth season on the Emmy-winning comedy — which returns for Season 7 on Sunday (HBO, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT) — as Sloan McQuewick, who accepted E’s marriage proposal in last season’s finale. And, although the on-off couple is finally on the same page, there doesn’t seem to be much room for the hard-partying, playboy antics of E’s best buds Vince (Adrian Grenier), Drama (Kevin Dillon) and Turtle (Jerry Ferrara).

“The boys — all of them — are really finding their own way. They’re still tight-knit, but they’re exploring other facets of their life,” including domestic bliss for E, Chriqui says.

“I hate to describe (E and Sloan’s relationship) as boring, but it’s not the most exciting thing in the world,” Chriqui, who “totally” hates talking about her own love life, admits. “You should see the dinners that this woman makes and it’s like, ‘Really? When does she do this?!’”

Fortunately, however, Chriqui’s career has never been more exciting.

“It’s just so easy to get pigeonholed and I think that’s the last thing I want to do,” she says. “I’m into the long haul, so if I can do as many different things and have a great time doing it, I’ll be thrilled.”

In addition to her heightened role on Entourage, she just shot the first Internet-exclusive feature-length film, Girl Walks Into a Bar, due on Hulu and YouTube in September. She stars alongside Rosario Dawson, Zachary Quinto, Danny DeVito, Josh Hartnett and Carla Gugino, playing an exotic dancer who has an “alternate fantasy life as a magician.”

The film is written and directed by Sebastian Gutierrez, who also cast Chriqui in last year’s Women in Trouble and its upcoming sequel Elektra Luxx, in which she plays a woman whose female best friend is falling in love with her.

Chriqui says she’s thrilled about taking on challenging roles and seeing her career blossom.

“Acting is my passion. Everything always leads back to acting,” she says. “Whatever I’m doing, it’s always to sort of move the acting career along. Of course, I love other things, but that’s really passion.”

She followed her passion to the country of Georgia last fall to shoot director Renny Harlin’s political war drama that tells the story of Russia’s 2008 invasion of the sovereign nation.

“It’s such a departure for me, and it was a life-changing, unbelievable experience. Just being in the country where everything happened, on real location was incredible,” she says.

Chriqui says she hopes Harlin will take Georgia, which also stars Andy Garcia and Val Kilmer, on the festival circuit this year. In the mean time though, she’s happy to spend time with her Entourage boys and is keeping her fingers crossed for the development of a rumored big-screen incarnation of the show, a la Sex and the City.

“I keep hearing that and I have not heard that from anyone directly from Entourage, but that seems to be the word on the street. I feel as though (executive producer) Mark Wahlberg is really thinking about that,” she says. “It would seem to me like a natural progression. It will be amazing!”

From USA Today

Last night, Emmanuelle was at the LOFT Fall 2010 Press Preview And Cocktail Party in Los Angeles… I have added 24 photos of her at the event into our gallery!

An Entourage movie is almost definitely on the way – but before producer Mark Wahlberg and company can bring these boys to the big screen, there’s the little matter of season seven.

The cast got together this week and spoke to E! News about what viewers can expect on new episodes, which kick off again this Sunday night. Take it away, gentlemen… and lady!

Adrian Grenier: “It’s been a great season for me as an actor because Vince is getting into trouble. He needs help. Like there’s an emotional side to Vince that comes out with a fury.”

Kevin Connolly: “You will not see a wedding, but the engagement is going very well.”

Emmanuelle Chriqui: “[This season] is really just embracing the fact that we’re together and that the drama is over. Just being OK with being domesticated a little bit – in a good way, because we’ve never seen that with them. It’s very sweet.”

Kevin Dillon: “Drama had a holding deal at the end of last season and now he’s trying to get a job before that holding deal expires.”

Jerry Ferrara: “The growth of the character is definitely more than any other season, and he’s trying to stand on his own a little bit more… He starts his own business, a limo company with beautiful woman driving the cars.”

From TV Fanatic

Livestream will be hosting a live chat at on Sunday 11 PM ET with Entourage star Emmanuelle Chriqui, who plays Eric’s fiancee Sloane. The boys are back for a seventh season and what better way to commemorate the season premiere?

Entourage fans don’t confine their support of the HBO hit to Sunday nights at home – just ask star Emmanuelle Chriqui.

She recently chatted with USA TODAY’s Arienne Thompson and revealed that viewers frequently come up to her to offer opinions on her character Sloan’s up-and-down relationship with new fiance E (Kevin Connelly).

“People are definitely glad that we’re back together. I remember the funniest thing is that I was with my publicist in New York and we were walking near the office, and there was this construction site, and this guy was like, ‘Yo, Sloan, seriously, what the (expletive) is up with E?! Is he (stupid) or something?’ I was like, ‘Oh my God – this is a television show!’”

And, what about those rumors that Entourage will go beyond television show and hit the big screen a la Sex and the City? Chriqui doesn’t know, but hopes it’s in the cards.

“I keep hearing that and I have not heard that from anyone directly from Entourage, but that seems to be the word on the street. I feel as though Mark Wahlberg is really thinking about that,” she says. “I think it would be a great thing. It would seem to me like a natural progression. It will be amazing!”

From USA Today

No wedding takes place between characters Eric and Sloan on season seven of Entourage, at least “not yet,” Emmanuelle Chriqui told HollywoodLife.com exclusively June 15 at the Fashion Delivers “Pay It Fashion Forward” Forever 21 Fundraiser at Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge in NYC. Despite the engagement that took place last season, could it be that Emmanuelle is getting tired of playing her down-on-luck in love character, Sloan?

Well, rumor has it that The CW is looking for a new lady to play a French love interest for Ed Westwick’s character Chuck Bass — and Emmanuelle might be at the top of the list for the role!

“I had no idea [that I was being considered for the role],” Emmanuelle gushed when we asked her about the situation. “Really … It’s the first I’ve heard of it, [but] it could be interesting. It would depend on what the script was like!”

Sounds like Emmanuelle might be getting tired of waiting for her character’s love life to finally straighten out on Entourage. “There’s a couple of surprises” this season, Emmanuelle said. “I’m thinking about what I’ve read already” and a wedding is “probably not” going to happen, even though the show is still filming.

If a wedding does end up taking place, however, Emmanuelle does have an idea of what Sloan’s big day would be like: “It’ll be big and beautiful I imagine,” she said, “because her dad would want it that way!”

Could it be that executive producer Mark Wahlberg is saving the wedding for the Entourage movie?

If so, Emannuelle would have plenty of time to play Chuck’s new girlfriend on Gossip Girl. Season four begins shooting at the end of July in both Paris and NYC.

From Hollywood Life