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Jeri Ryan
"Seven of Nine" on Star Trek: Voyager
February 11, 1999

Marc Wade:
Welcome to STAR TREK:CONTINUUM. We are very pleased to bring you tonight's exclusive chat with Jeri Ryan.

We are coming to you LIVE from the offices of Paramount Digital Entertainment at Paramount Studios in Hollywood.

Your host for tonight's chat is Guy Vardaman, Senior Producer for STAR TREK: CONTINUUM. Jackie Edwards is typing for Jeri Ryan.

Jeri, on behalf of STAR TREK: CONTINUUM, welcome back to our Auditorium Chat!

Lookin good Jeri!!!!!! asks:
How does it feel to be the sexiest woman ever to be on Star Trek?

Jeri Ryan:
LOL. Thanks. I'll let you know when I talk to her.

Flyboy asks:
What kind of music do you listen to?

Jeri Ryan:
I listen to all kinds of music with the exception of Rap and Jazz. I love REM and actually, I have a closet addiction to really bad 80's music.

Diana asks:
Are we going to see some more excitement in the fading Kim/Seven relationship? (I hope so!)

Jeri Ryan:
There's an episode coming up where Seven has her first date but I'll leave it up to you as to whether he's her first date or not. We just finished shooting it so it'll be awhile.

Steven Niles asks:
How do you relate to your character? How is she like/unlike you?

Jeri Ryan:
Seven is actually less like me than any other character I've played simply from a personality standpoint. We're polar opposites emotionally. Let's just say Seven goes back to the Collective. She doesn't get reassimilated technically because as you find out in the movie the reason the Queen wants Seven back is because she's the only drone who ever lived as an individual. Her individuality is what they desire. It's important to the queen that she come of her own free will.

MERLIN8479@AOL.COM asks:
DEAR JERI, WHAT DO YOU THINK WOULD HAPPEN IF SEVEN AND CAPTAIN PICARD EVER MET? DO YOU THINK HE WOULD DISLIKE YOU, KNOWING HOW HE FEELS ABOUT THE BORG AND EVERYTHING? LOVE YA LOTS, CHARLY BY THE WAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Jeri Ryan:
I think we'd get along famously.

Alterac asks:
Does putting on your new blue catsuit still take about an hour?

Jeri Ryan:
No, it's actually about a 20-minute process but yes, it's about the same amount of time as for the other costume.

Felix Olin asks:
Just wanted to say that you are a great actress.. And also a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY ( a bit early) from your Swedish fans!

Jeri Ryan:
Thank you on both counts.

nerd good looking asks:
why do you never appear in your chat room chat but apper here ?

Jeri Ryan:
I have not actually been online on my computer at home in about four or five months because I've had a lot going on both personally and professionally. Hopefully things will start settling down and I'll get back in touch with everybody.

dan dare 98 uk asks:
how do you feel about all the attention your character has attracted?

Jeri Ryan:
I'm thrilled, obviously. That's what you hope for as an actor and I know that's what the show hoped for when they added the character. It's worked out well for everyone concerned.

Tim Thomason asks:
How do you think Seven is going to feel once Voyager reaches Earth

Jeri Ryan:
Well, even less comfortable than she does now, if that's possible. I think it will open up a lot of new storylines. Because of her already ambivalent feelings about Earth and humanity and family.

Marc Wade:
Jeri has arrived! Yay! (until this point she was on her cell phone with us)

Karen asks:
Why did you give Garrett Wang the nickname Goober?

Jeri Ryan:
Have you met Garrett?

JC asks:
I heard that Kate Mulgrew is planning to leave Voyager, is that true?

Jeri Ryan:
No, as far as I know, that's not true. That's a good example of giving an interview on a bad day and the press taking a quote out of context and running with it.

Allison asks:
Did you ever consider doing Star Trek before you got this part?

Jeri Ryan:
No.

Qsingularity asks:
Why (being a borg and all) does 7 wear high heels?

Jeri Ryan:
Isn't a four inch heel your most efficient footwear?

Riggs asks:
Are you going to join any other TV series or movies?

Jeri Ryan:
In all my free time? There really isn't time to do anything else right now.

Janina asks:
Before you became a regular part of the Star Trek family, had you been a Star Trek fan?

Jeri Ryan:
No, I have to admit I was not.

Philip asks:
How long does it usually take to make an episode?

Jeri Ryan:
One episode is seven or eight shooting days, depending on how long it is.

JimyP asks:
This isn't really a question but I hope you appreciate the fact that it is now 2.30AM here in the UK! Thats fan dedication for you!

Jeri Ryan:
You're a sweetheart.

Guy Vardaman:
Are you sure you're not dreaming?

jdon14 asks:
would you accept ANY cheesecakes sent to you for your birthday, or would you just throw it out?

Jeri Ryan:
As much as I would love to, they don't let me eat food sent to me through the mail, for safety reasons.

Tarakani asks:
Hi Jeri, Did you ever work as a model?

Jeri Ryan:
Yeah, I did briefly when I was in college and when I first moved to California.

Bob Jensen asks:
Jeri, I sent a request for an autograph for a friends birthday last June, you were so kind to include a sorry note for it being late but she loved it, so all is good. In the interest of full disclosure, I should tell everybody that I'm currently about a year behind in fan mail.

Jeri Ryan:
So here's one big group 'sorry!'

Honeycat asks:
Hey Jeri, love ya work. I was just wondering at the possibility of Seven being involoved in a romantic relationship with another woman, and what your thoughts would be if this were to happen?

Jeri Ryan:
If there's any ST character that this storyline would make sense for... it's Seven. So it wouldn't surprise me if that was touched on for an episode.

Sandra Grundy asks:
Who designed your Borg implants and do they have a specific meaning?

Jeri Ryan:
I assume Michael Westmore did. I don't know who sculpted them, if Michael didn't. Considering the name that they use to refer to my eyepiece changes with every episode, I'm guessing the use isn't that specific.

owl asks:
How do you get along with Kate Mulgrew?

Jeri Ryan:
Fine. Kate's a riot.

poppins asks:
Hi Jeri, Is your son, Alex, still into Bill Nye The Science Guy? Or has he moved on to other idols?

Jeri Ryan:
He adores him. And I have to admit, I think he's pretty cool too.

Roy Marmelstein asks:
If your hair is long how in the show it's short?

Jeri Ryan:
It's an 'updo'.

CheapSOB asks:
What is your idea of a light meal?

Jeri Ryan:
Big Mac and fries. And the cheese that I'm munching on now.

Commander Coy asks:
Jeri what was it like to do a Voyager movie?

Jeri Ryan:
The same as doing two episodes of Voyager back to back... This is a sensational story that really took two hours to tell.

CB asks:
Howdy, Jeri! Hope you make a new record for Celebrity chat attendance! Anyway, Any hopes that they are gonna put you in one of the uniforms the rest of the crew wears? Not that there is anything wrong with the one you usually wear, but......

Jeri Ryan:
No because I'm not Starfleet.

Chris asks:
how long does it take to apply the Borg Pieces to your face and hand(s)?

Jeri Ryan:
It's no big deal. It's about 15 minutes to glue them on. The full Borg make-up on the other hand... We got that down to about 2 1/2 hours.

Bushra asks:
Will Naomi (the little girl) be a constant feature in Voyager?

Jeri Ryan:
She'll be reoccuring.

Tremeline asks:
Is directing (not just Trek, but anything, filmed or live) of any interest to you? I am always interested in the transition from in front of the camera to behind it, especially when a woman's vision is the focal point.

Jeri Ryan:
I have no illusions about where my talents are. Directing is not one of them.

ONE asks:
Who is my dad?The Doctor or the crewman who gave dna?

Jeri Ryan:
Actually, it's neither... it's the holo-emitter And you get no allowance.

CB asks:
I love your work on Voyager. Will you be doing any conventions in the near future and if so, where?

Jeri Ryan:
In New Orleans in a couple of weeks. And a few others that I don't remember right now. Check the transcript. (of this chat. We'll get the information tomorrow and put it in.)

WbMstr7of9 asks:
Hi, Jeri! From all of us at your Official Homepage, happy (early) birthday!

Jeri Ryan:
Thanks, Greg.

dan dare 98 uk asks:
how did it feel the first time you walked on set and did you get on with the rest of the cast straight away?

Jeri Ryan:
It felt really strange. It was just a very strange feeling to realize that this was STAR TREK. And yes, the cast was terrific and they were ribbing me just as hard as they ribbed everybody else on the first day.

AL Erv from Wisconsin asks:
After watching last nights show and the others involving the little girl Morgan, do you think that Seven could actually be a mother to a child of her own and would the show do it?

Jeri Ryan:
Could be an interesting storyline. I'm guessing if I ever got pregnant they wouldn't have much choice because you can't really hide it in that costume.

GulDewKot asks:
I understand from reliable sources that between takes you relax in some alternate footwear. Can you elaborate?

Jeri Ryan:
Okay, who's the leak coming from? Have them shot. Just kidding. I have these really ugly, huge bedroom slippers that I wear whenever I can get out of the heels.

Joe Abela asks:
What's your belief regarding the possibility of life throughout the Universe?

Jeri Ryan:
I think that it's arrogant to think that we'd be the only intelligent life as vast as space is.

Aaron and Aleigh asks:
Is your son a fan of Trek now that you are on Voyager??

Jeri Ryan:
Yeah, he loves it. His favorite episode is the 100th where we're all frozen.

Ben S asks:
Jeri, I was wondering what state you were chatting from?

Jeri Ryan:
State of Confusion. I'm actually in Calfornia at Paramount with them.

Eggy asks:
What do you prefer, tea or coffee?

Jeri Ryan:
It depends on my mood and the hour of the day. On a 4:30 AM call coffee is the drink of choice.

QContinuum asks:
PLEASE tell Jeri Happy Valentine's Day and that i have a crush on her

Jeri Ryan:
Awwww! That's so sweet!

Andrew Kendall asks:
I know that you have attened conventions in America, but will you be coming over to the u.k. in the next couple of years ?

Jeri Ryan:
Hopefully at some point.

COOL asks:
What is your FAN Mail address?

Jeri Ryan:
You can write me here at Paramount/ c/o Voyager, 5555 Melrose/ LA CA 90038

JimH asks:
Do you personally open all your fan mail or do you have people to handle that and send out pictures which you autographed?

Jeri Ryan:
Up to this point I have gone through all of my own mail and answered it all. unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how you look at it, it's gotten to be too much for me to handle. As you know, if you've written me in the last year and haven't recevied a response yet so I've just recently gotten someone to help me.

Aaron and Aleigh asks:
Does your son like the Teletubbies??

Jeri Ryan:
Unfortunately, yes.

Dow asks:
Hey Jeri, my daughter digs him too, he is cool. Do you know of any plans for a theather movie featuring the Voyager crew?

Jeri Ryan:
No immediate plans that I know of but I wouldn't be surprised once Voyager is off the air.

Guy Vardaman:
(probably meaning Bill Nye...)

Jeri Ryan:
Have you tasted the Reeses Crunchy Cookie cups? Ooooo. :( Guess I can kiss that endorsement deal goodbye.

Zero Grav asks:
How many times does the eyepiece fall off while shooting an episode??

Jeri Ryan:
Sadly, it's glued on pretty thoroughly.

vextrac asks:
How did you get casted for Seven? And after two years of playing her, is it what you expected her to be what she is now?

Jeri Ryan:
I auditioned and I have to say the writing and the way Seven has been developed has far exceeded my best expectations.

David Dalling (Sweden) asks:
Hi Jeri. I wonder why there is almost no women in the Borg Collective? ...else then you and the queens all Borgs are male?

Jeri Ryan:
The female Borgs are camera shy. Guy says... They're strapped up somewhere cranking out Baby-Borgs. Hate mail to Guy can be sent to the same address, minus 'Voyager'.

Lisa Schnechter asks:
Will you be needing any 13 year old girls for Voyager soon? Because I would give my little brother to be on your show. (I don't have to be on the show, you can have the brother for free) But it would be such an honor to be on your show, PLEASE?

Jeri Ryan:
LOL! That's cute. You'll be first in line.

KEVIN asks:
I THINK THIS WHOLE CHAT IS FAKE AND I'M GOING TO PROVE IT

Guy Vardaman:
Well, Kevin, we think you're fake and we're not going to take any more of your questions...

--/\Bart_Simpson/\-- asks:
Would you ever do a cameo on the Simpsons???

Jeri Ryan:
Sure.

AKGermany asks:
Hmmm, I sent you a cheesecake and you're a year behind in fan mail? DON'T OPEN THAT BOX!!!! Just kidding :-)

Jeri Ryan:
LOL!

Aaron Hollander asks:
Jeri, what is Seven's full Borg name?

Jeri Ryan:
Seven of Nine Tertiary Adjunct of Unimatrix Zero One

marco,mexico asks:
how was the experience working with Jason Alexander and is it true you have more borg implants besides the ones in your arm and in your face

Jeri Ryan:
Jason was great. He's an absolute doll and very very funny. Yes. Apparently I'm 18% Borg, since the Doctor in "The Gift" said that he removed 82% of my Borg hardware.

Matt Joseph asks:
Your character seems to relate to Data from TNG....you both are searching to become human....would you agreee with that?

Jeri Ryan:
Yes. Absolutely.

Jason Donahue asks:
Hi Jeri! Happy b-day (a bit early). In one episode, we got to hear your fantastic singing voice....I was wondering, have you thought at all about maybe pursing it on the side, like Brent Spiner did?

Jeri Ryan:
Sure I thought about it... then I woke up screaming. But thanks.

reyana asks:
When is seven going to get a regenerator that is horizontal and with a pillow?

Jeri Ryan:
Right. My kind of thinker!

Les asks:
How easy was it for you to pick up the Star Trek lingo?

Jeri Ryan:
Techno babble is the dialogue of death.

Eggy asks:
How did you find it when you started on Voyager?

Jeri Ryan:
They drew me a map.

Just kidding!! It was fun. I love the character and it's a great group of people.

Lecutus asks:
Jeri, I loved the way you played different personalties in the one where you were had a mutiple personality disorder. Where did you take acting lessons?

Jeri Ryan:
Thank you. I was a theatre major at Northwestern University.

SyJet asks:
Is Dark Frontier a 2 part episode?

Jeri Ryan:
It's a two hour movie but later, for syndication, it will be cut into two parts.

Timmy/washington state asks:
whatever happened to the futuristic BORG technoligy? did voyager ever use any of this technology?

Jeri Ryan:
I think the futuristic Borg technology died with One.

Li asks:
How fast can you type? Oh, and why aren't you typing?

Jeri Ryan:
Not very fast.... that would be why Jackie's typing.

:)

Harlan asks:
For how long have you been playing 7 of 9 .. and if you would have something to change to the character...what would that be ?

Jeri Ryan:
Two seasons now. I really wouldn't change anything about her now. I'm really pleased about the way the writers have developed her. Actually, I'd put her in a little tighter suit. Just kidding!

xeltor asks:
Scarlett Pomers has appeared on a lot of shows lately. Any comments on her? I hear she's quite popular with the rest of the cast.

Jeri Ryan:
Scarlett's very sweet and a very talented little lady.

Indy asks:
As a fellow midwesterner I was curious if you ever miss life back in the center of the country or does the west coast suit you fine?

Jeri Ryan:
I gotta tell ya, I'm not missing the weather there right about now.

DON SERIBUTRA asks:
Which catsuit is your favorite?

Jeri Ryan:
The current, plum suit. You haven't seen it yet... you'll see it in the 2 hour movie.

asks:
Do you think that Seven will ever become one of the crew? Or will she always be somewhat distant socially?

Jeri Ryan:
Boy, I hope she's always distant. That's my one bit of imput for this character is that I want to keep her the outsider. And keep a bit of the Borg conflict.

David Dalling (Sweden) asks:
Do you have any plans for what Seven will do when Voyager gets back to Earth?

Jeri Ryan:
I'm planning a nice party and maybe some needlepoint.

Jiri "Dougwood" Janak asks:
I just wanna say Happy Birthday and Happy Valentine from your Czech republic Fan-club. You're the Goddness of Beauty, We all love you .. and I most (I'm chief of this new fan-club ... we know you just for 3 weeks)

Jeri Ryan:
I love you guys!

Jimmy asks:
Jeri - I live just outside North Platte, Nebraska. Can you tell me when I can watch you on Voyager?

Jeri Ryan:
Station KIIT is the UPN station and it's on every Wednesday at 8:00 PM. But if you miss that one, it's on again Sunday at eight.

mpg@filter.me asks:
Does Seven EVER take a shower?

Jeri Ryan:
Boy I hope so or that cargo bay is awfully fragrant right now.

Gene asks:
Do you worry about being "type-casted" in possible future roles due to the success of the Seven of Nine character?

Jeri Ryan:
I worried about that a lot before I took this job. Fortunately, I don't think that is a concern anymore.

otherguy asks:
is this really jeri ryan?

Jeri Ryan:
Is this really Otherguy?

DanCron asks:
How does Jeri eat a Reeses Crunchy Cookie Cup?

Jeri Ryan:
She doesn't.

Kitty asks:
Is it strange having something actually GLUED to your face?

Jeri Ryan:
Yes.

CoW mAn asks:
In "I am Spock", Nimoy seemed to think of himself as a defender of his character. He would argue things that seemed out of character and often get them changed. Do you feel a similar responsibility?

Jeri Ryan:
Yes. We all have to be the watchdog for our characters because with nine regular characters on the show... it's tough for the writers to keep every detail of every person in the forefront of their mind. You're always the most intimately aware of your own character. I've been lucky with this character because since she's new... especially last year, she was very much on all of the writers' minds. So it made my job easy. Because I didn't have to watch everything... they were very tuned into the minutae of the character.

Matt Joseph asks:
Do you get an adrenalin burst every episode acting as a borg?

Jeri Ryan:
Yes, it's always a surprise to me when I get to play the Borg again... I keep hoping for Neelix, but what the heck. :)

Steve asks:
Do you have your own Web Site??

Jeri Ryan:
The official Jeri Ryan fanclub website is: www.jerilynn.com They do a terrific job running it.

asks:
If Seven ever got into a fight with Tuvok, who do you think would win?

Jeri Ryan:
As I recall we did... and oh let's see... I kicked his butt!

Heiday asks:
What is you favorite vacation spot?

Jeri Ryan:
Italy. And Paris... I love Paris.

Ron Salazar asks:
What is your reaction towards the fans?

Jeri Ryan:
There are no fans in the world like Star Trek fans. No more passionate or loyal group anywhere. You guys are the best.

Tom asks:
Which of the other Voyager characters would you kill off if you had the chance?

Jeri Ryan:
Oh yeah, how to win friends and influence people.

Tek asks:
Please please answer my question! Do you think Seven and B'Elanna will ever become friends or will they remain distrustful of each other?

Jeri Ryan:
I don't know if they'll ever become friends since I think there's too much inherent personality conflict but they're gaining a grudging respect for each other.

WbMstr7of9 asks:
Do you ever make postings in any Internet newsgroups? Every now and then someone pops up cliaming to be you . . . .

Jeri Ryan:
No, I've never posted in a newsgroup.

Billeh asks:
How was the conan obrien show yesterday????

Jeri Ryan:
It was fun. Conan's great.

DaveInTx asks:
I am currently in rehearsals for "The Glass Menagerie," do you have a fave theatre role?

Jeri Ryan:
Medea. And break a leg.

Kristin asks:
What personality did you like best in the multiple personality episode?

Jeri Ryan:
The little girl was fun.

Robb Dubek asks:
What is the difference between a two hour movie and making two back to back episodes.

Jeri Ryan:
Nothing. Just the way they're aired.

Krash (STCSysOpBrent) asks:
How can I get invited to the party you're throwing?

Jeri Ryan:
You can write to Guy at his home address which is... Just kidding!!!

Marck asks:
Who is the funniest person to work with on the show?

Jeri Ryan:
They're all psychopaths. I've learned that in a scene with any of the men... I can't look directly at them, or we'll never finish the scene because I'll be laughing too hard.

Flynn asks:
I had heard rumor that Voyager may end in Season 5 or 6. Is this true? Or will it continue way beyound that?

Jeri Ryan:
Oh it's going at least 35 years... :)

Max asks:
Did you ever meet Gene Rodenberry?

Jeri Ryan:
No. I came along after he passed away.

Captain asks:
Long hair looked great on you in the episode staged mostly in the holodeck. Any chance of a hair style change for 7?

Jeri Ryan:
No, Capt. Janeway has that market cornered.

Borg_Jedi asks:
When is The Last Man to be released

Jeri Ryan:
Sometime next spring.

Germaine_MC2 asks:
Hello Jeri!!!!! Just curious, what's in your pocket right now? :P

Jeri Ryan:
In grand Star Trek tradition I have no pockets.

Adam S. asks:
Jeri, do you get to see a picture of the alien or special effects before you start talking to thin air for the effects shot?

Jeri Ryan:
No. We basically get a big bluescreen with the occasional 'X' made out of tape.

Gazpacho asks:
Jeri, what is YOUR favourite colour? BTW Happy Valentine's day!

Jeri Ryan:
Blue.

Flynn asks:
Did you do any other film of T.V. work before Voyager?

Guy Vardaman:
Check out Jeri's bio in the Cast section of Earth Support (on this site!)

CB asks:
If you could have anything you wanted right now, what would it be?

Jeri Ryan:
About 12 1/2 hours of uninterrupted sleep.

Mark asks:
Were you born into a large family? Brothers,sisters?

Jeri Ryan:
I have one brother.

Josh asks:
How much input do the actors have into the content of the script?

Jeri Ryan:
Well, the producers are very open to our suggestions, that's not to say that they have to take them, but they certainly listen.

P.J. asks:
What would happen if Seven got drunk?

Jeri Ryan:
Check out the 100th episode.

Directing asks:
How was Robbie McNeill directing in a recent episode?

Jeri Ryan:
He was great.

Mark asks:
Are you the youngest actor on the set of Voyager?

Jeri Ryan:
Garrett's actually six months younger than me.

SmorgasBorg asks:
Will we get to see any live pics of you chatting like we did last time?

Jeri Ryan:
There was a big, resounding 'no' for that one in this chat.

#1 fan asks:
Hi Jeri!You're my favorite Star Trek character. And you made me alot more self-cofident.My parents were in Vegas a little while ago,and my dad went to Star Trek:The Experience,and he got me a Sven of Nine shirt.And I loved it so much,I had to wear it to school.

Jeri Ryan:
That's very sweet. :)

Ryan Mank asks:
Hi! I am frequently on your website under the handle of "locutus". The others and I would like it very much if you were to visit whenever possible. Oh, and how can I get your autograph?

Jeri Ryan:
Hi Locutus. Sorry I've been gone so long, hopefully I'll be able to stop by soon.

Marc Wade:
Jeri - thanks for coming by to chat with us. Once again, it was lots of fun. And thank you all very much for participating in tonight's Special Event.

Guy Vardaman:
Jeri, Thanks!!

Jeri Ryan:
Thanks for chatting. It was fun as always. See you next time.

Marc Wade:
We're all looking forward to more adventures on this exciting season of "Star Trek: Voyager"! Remember to watch Star Trek: Voyager on UPN every Wednesday night. Check Viewing Stations in STAR TREK: CONTINUUM for the day and time and channel in your area.