Helen Hunt (2015)

Okie here, When can we expect Twister 2?

I think you're a very attractive woman.

How many times a day are you told that you're beautiful?

Hey Helen! Thanks for doing an AMA. "Twister" was one of my favorite movies to watch growing up and piqued my interest in natural disasters.

How did you prepare for your role as a storm chaser in the movie? Did you ever actually get to see a tornado?

Did you ever play volleyball with Wilson while on the set of Castaway? This is very important to me, thank you for doing this AMA!

I think after the success of Mad About You, there was an attempt to typecast you.

How have you managed to avoid this and get such wildly different roles (e.g. sex surrogate)?

Would you be able to be a fan of one of your own films?
I ask this because "As good as it gets" is one of those films I go back to from time to time and it never gets old.

Good afternoon Helen, and thanks for doing this AMA. How do you respond to the fact that you are definitely related to Leelee Sobieski?

Do you prefer directing over acting or do you enjoy both the same?

Out of everything you have been in, which movie have you enjoyed being in the most and why?

Hi Helen! I just want to say that As Good As It Gets is one of my family's favorite movies. We are very tight-knit and quote references pop up in daily conversation quite often. I was unaware of your new film but will definitely check it out now. My question is:

Do you prefer working in a small ensemble cast such as As Good As It Gets or is it more fun to navigate through a film as a stand alone star with supporting actors thrown in?

Also, can you give us any insight into how it was working so closely with Jack Nicholson and Greg Kinnear on such a successful film? Thanks in advance!

What book is your favorite? And what book inspires you in your life?

Hello! Fun to see your career blossom from teenager to TV star to Academy Award winner to today.

Could you share an interesting anecdote about the making of Twister? That must've been a fun shoot, and with Philip Seymour Hoffman in an early role, I'm sure you'd have some interesting stories.

Thanks!

With all the reboots of 80's movies/tv happening in Hollywood any chance of a Trancers reboot or Trancers 7 happening?

You could revise your role as Leena, but instead of Jack you're the one who goes back in time. Pretty much a guaranteed Oscar.

Thanks for the AMA!

From your IMDB page I see you did voices on the Captain Planet cartoon back in the day. Who's voices did you do?

What was it like working on The Sessions
?

Has anyone ever tried to pick you up with the line, "you make me want to be a better man?"

It's so random that I decided to watch Twister out of the blue today. (You're all huddled in at the drive in right now.)

Was it a lot of fun on-set during "Mad About You?"

Strawberry or grape jelly?

Love hearing that you surf! I've always considered myself lucky that I began surfing 50 years ago, nothing in life quite like it. How did you start and where is your favorite break?

What is your take on twisters? Yay or nay?

What's your favorite show to watch on television right now?

What inspired you to write RIDE?

I applaud anyone who begins surfing at any age. I was lucky to have found it as a 10 year old, even though my parents thought I would end up living under a pier somewhere. The most soulful people I know are water people. Ever surf at Sano? Great spot, fun at any size and a mellow vibe.

Is there a certain genre of film you prefer acting in?

Hi, Twister is my girlfriends favorite movie and I'm deathly afraid of tornadoes. I mean really afraid, every time the siren goes off it sends chills up my body and I pack the cats up in a beer box and hide in the bathroom shaking. Can I be in Twister 2?

That's awesome. What got you into surfing?

What are some encouraging words you have for someone learning to surf?

How funny was Mel Brooks to work with on Mad About You?

What is it like to write and Direct a feature film yourself, as compared to being Directed by someone else?

Do you find it difficult, or is it more liberating to be able to do things the way you like?

I prefer to see movies at the theatre, how about you ?

Hi Helen! Great to see you in the AMAs.

Is there a role or subject that you’d like to try that you haven’t been able to yet?

As far as scripts go, what would you like to see more of that you think isn’t being written right now?

How did you land the role of Carol in As Good As It Gets?

Along with myself, my mom would like to say hi and add that she’s admired you and your work for years. From both us, we’ve been watching since The Miracle of Kathy Miller and Girls Just Want To Have Fun.

Good afternoon, thanks so much for joining us!

Will there ever be a formal Mad About You reunion? I'd love to know where Paul and Jamie are nearly 20 years later..

I've always thought that you're comedic timing and delivery is excellent. You've hosted SNL twice with two exceedingly different musical guests. Did you prefer Snoop Dogg or Hansen and if you were asked to host again who would you want to be the musical guest?

Hi Helen. Do you ever think that there will be a time when traditional movie theaters will not exist due to the ability to get so much on demand from home TV, phones and laptops?