by Nicki Gostin
Entourage returned this week for its sixth season, and Vincent Chase (OK, Adrian Grenier) sat down with NEWSWEEK’s Nicki Gostin for 11 questions.
1. So what can we expect this season?
It's getting back to basics. It's a return to season one. Vince is back on top, but his boys are starting to do well, too, and they're spreading their wings. That's hard for Vincent, to see his boys grow up.
2. Do you ever worry about the show jumping the shark?
There is always a potential for that, but I think we solved that with Aquaman.
3. Do people really think you're Vincent Chase?
Oh, yeah. I get called Vincent far more than I do my real name, but that's OK. It's not like I play a mass murderer. Vincent is a great character, and people really like him.
4. The year before the show started and the year after, was there a huge difference in the number of women hitting on you?
Fortunately, I never had a problem in that area. I always dated, so it's not like the show changed that for me. But that's not what I'm about anyway. I try to use my fame to raise awareness about the environment.
5. Could you ever date someone who didn't care about the environment?
No, but I've dated vegetarians, and we've had big fights about that because I'm not vegetarian. But I couldn't date someone who took no interest in the subject.
6. So have you ever flown by private jet?
I have, but I don't have a lease on one.
7. Still, private jets burn up a huge amount of fuel.
I'm a modern environmentalist, which means I believe funding research so we can do the things we do now but in a more environmentally friendly manner. Also, I'm a big believer in offsetting flights by buying carbon points.
8. But can you really justify flying in a kiwi fruit all the way from New Zealand?
I personally love kiwi fruit and find them very refreshing and tasty. We live in a global village now, and I think it's great that people can fly around the world and visit different places.
9. You have very thick eyebrows. My 18-month-old son has the beginnings of a unibrow. Any advice?
I know you're going to think I sound really corny, but it's really only important what you are like on the inside and not the outside. But I did get teased about my eyebrows when I was a kid, among other things.
10. What other things?
Well, I also have long eyelashes and I got teased for that, but it turns out the girls like the long eyelashes. Tell your son to be strong, that it will all work out.
11. Do you ever think Vincent has a much better life than you do?
Yeah, that motherf---r! I only wish I had half the life he had. No, I'm not complaining. I have a great life. This year we got to race cars. There is nothing like going 160 miles per hour. Of course, it's not really the most environmentally friendly thing to do.
