Obsessed stuff

I hope you all went and watch Obsessed! It was number 1 the weekend it came out. Here a picture from the high fall into the glass table I did. This was take three of the fall and the last shot of a 17 hour day which I was in every shot and the last day of the movie. I was pretty beat up at this point from the fight and bloody from the glass I was laying in . You can tell from the look on my face I was tired and worn out. I think I slept for a week straight after we wrapped. I still have a scar on my arm from this take from the glass. We were only suppose to do this shot twice but on the first take all 5 cameras missed my fall so I had to do it again which I was fine with because more times equals more money!

The other picture is of me rehearsing the fall through the ceiling, chandelier stuff and the fall into the table.

This was such a great movie to work on. I really had to push myself to my limits but I has such an amazing time. Here is an interview where Ali talks about the stunt work and mentions me. It is about 30 seconds into the video.

Robbed again...and again...and again...and again

I am so over being robbed. Today my friend and I went on a hike and when we go back to my car, the window was broken and both of our purses where stolen. (BTW my purse was hidden under the seat) Yeah everything gone, my drivers license, my social security card (don't tell me I shouldn't keep my ss card and driv. license together I know but I had to because I just worked and you need both pieces of ID for the employment paperwork), over a thousand dollars in cash and check and gift cars, my fancy make up, my Burburry glasses, my great purse, all my credit cars, my insurance cards, and on and on and on...

I have had two cars stolen and now my car broken into and my purse stolen twice. That makes 4 times having thousands of dollars stolen from me. Not counting last month when Jon was in Hawaii working on Lost he put his per deim and wedding ring in the safe of the hotel room and they were stolen. I am sooooooo over being robbed. It really pisses me off. I work so hard for my money and to have it taken from me by slimy people who don't work for it is the worst feeling.

I will be spending the rest of the week doing all the work that comes with having your world stolen, new drivers license, new ss card, new credit cards, file an alert the with credit companies in case they try to steel my ID, new glasses and contacts, new purse, cancel the checks I had in my purse, get my window of my SUV fixed, and on and on... fun times.

Chick Fight in Obsessed

That is what they are saying about the new movie I did last year called Obsessed which opens this Friday April 24th. I was Ali Larter's stunt double in this movie. We have a huge fight with Beyonce at the end of the movie. I did some of my hardest stunts on that movie. I am not sure how the stunts will look, it seems they always edit the crap out of the stunts. I heard the fight is much shorter than what we actually shot but hopefully it is still fun.

Ali, Beyonce and Beyonce's stunt double were great to work with. We had a lot of fun doing the fight. Beyonce was so great, I think in part to her being a dancer. She learned the fight fast and did a great job. She was very sweet and professional on the set. Ali was great too. She really made this character believable. It was fun to watch her work.

Ali did an interview about Obsessed and here is what she had to say about the fight:

"How much of the stunts are done by you?

Ali Larter: Umm about half. I have an amazing stunt double - Heather! I have a huge fight sequence in “Obsessed” with me and Beyonce and she was able to work in that also. Heather makes me look so good!!"

To read the full interview click here

Thanks Ali! It was fun. So go watch the movie and let me know your thoughts! Remember when you are watching the movie I did all this stuff in very little wardrobe aka I couldn't wear stunt pads. Oh the life of a stunt girl.

Jonny Heads Down Under

At about 1 pm today a friend of Jonny's called him and asked him if he wanted to fly to Australia to visit a mutual friend of ours who lives there. Jonny answered "Sure, when were you thinking about going?" and out friend responded "How about tonight?" Long story short I took Jon and his friend to the airport about an hour ago to fly to Australia on a flight they booked today. It is crazy the life we lead. I feel you have to do these crazy things in life and embrace great opportunities that come our way. That is truly what makes life great!

I was of course invited but I have to work the rest of the week and next week I have 8 woman from my family (aunts, cousin, cousin's daughter, cousin's girlfriend, sister and mom) coming to stay at my house for 5 days for a woman's weekend. It should be a really fun time. We have some great things planned for when they are here including Disneyland, nice dinners at great restaurants in LA, at home spa day and much more. It should be a fun time.

I am so excited for Jon. I told him to take lots of pictures and I will have him do a write up on his trip once he gets home.

Fun Times

Jon and I had company in town from New Jersey this weekend. We had a lot of fun and did some great tourist stuff. The highlight for me was an indoor sky diving chamber called iFly. Basically it is a chamber that simulates what it would feel like sky diving and flying in the air. It was soooo much fun. If feels like you are floating in the air. I totally recommend it.

I am working this week on Criminal Minds which has been fun. It is my first time I have worked on that show. I like the premise so I may actually end up checking it out.

In Hawaii

Last minute I decided to fly to Hawaii to see Jon because he was here working on Lost. He extended his trip (he was done Tuesday night) so we could take a mini vacation. We spent the last couple of days at a nice resort in Wakiki which was funny since we lived like a half a mile from where we were staying. We had a really great relaxing time. There were two other family friends of our that were on vacation too. We had a really great time.

Today every one went home except me, I flew to Kona to see my dad, sister and step mom. I will be here until Wednesday enjoying my family.

It is always hard to leave town because of work. Since I have been here I have had 4 work calls. I guess at some point you just have to live life knowing there will always be another job.

Here is a fight I did a while ago for a movie called Stiletto. They cut it so much on the editing table it makes it hard to understand but I figured I would share it with you all. I am doubling the blonde girl...



Here is the post where I mentioned this movie and posted a picture...to view click here.

Update

My stair fall went great on Friday. I still laugh at my self that I do things like throw myself down a stair case and love it. I know it is weird. Jon is still in Hawaii. I miss him so much but am happy he is working.

Cali the new dog is settling in fine. Her and Jon's movie came out this weekend, I love you man. I haven't seen it yet but will on Tuesday. I am still sick but I think I may be getting better, I hope anyway.

We got a new bedroom furniture set this week. I feel like such a grown up. Jon and I have been so transient since we have been together that we have never bought a bedroom set. We literally leave our cloths on the floor in closet in stacks but not anymore with our new dresser. We are so grown up. Hers is a picture of our new bed room furniture.

Happenings

Jon is in Hawaii working on Lost. He left on Sunday and won't get back until some time next week. I am work a few days this week including a stair fall on Friday which should be fun.

Last night when I got off work after midnight sometime I blew a tire. I was stuck on the side of the road for over an hour. Not my favorite place to be with all the drunks on the road for St. Patrick's day.

I have been sick and trying to get over bronchitis for over 10 days. I hate being sick. I haven't worked out in forever which is really hard for me because I usually so am active. I have been stuck at home but on the bright side I have been able to hang out with my new dog, Cali. She is super sweet and fitting right in.

A Reminder...

I came across this article about Daniel Radcliffe's aka Harry Potter, stunt double who was seriously injured on the set of the new Harry Potter movie. He just learned he will never walk again. I can't imagine how hard it is for an athlete to hear that news. My heart and prayers go out to him. Here is the article...

"Radcliffe's Stunt Double 'Paralysed'
15 March 2009 7:15 AM, PDT - source IMDB

Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double wept after he was told he will never walk again following an accident on the set of the new Harry Potter movie, according to reports.
David Holmes was hospitalised in January with a back injury after falling from a harness at Leavesden Studios, near Watford, Hertfordshire, where he was practising flying scenes for the forthcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
The 25-year-old had surgery at the hospital, which specialises in spinal injuries.

Holmes' family published a message on his personal Facebook page to let friends know he was confident of a recovery: "David wants to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and wishes. And don't worry... the stunt-runt will be back."

But now doctors have delivered the devastating news that Holmes will be confined to a wheelchair and will never be able to walk again, according to Britain's The People newspaper.
A source tells the publication, "David is struggling to come to terms with the news. It's terrible news but his family and friends are trying to offer him as much support as they can.

"He is young and was very good at his job. But his life will be completely altered now."
But Holmes refuses to give up hope, despite the doctors' diagnosis.
The source adds, "Although David has been told he'll never walk again he is still not giving up hope. Deep down he knows it's unlikely but it's still early days and so he's not giving up completely."

Our New Dog...

Not sure what possesed us but Jon and I got a new dog but she is not just any dog she is staring in the upcoming movie I love You Man. You may have seen her in the previews but if not she is a super cute puggle that is about the same age as the puggle we already have. We got her today on a trail basis to see how she fits into our family. We have an agreement with the studio that she is our dog unless they need her for another movie and in that case she would work and then come home after the show. She is our movie star dog. If you want to see the trailer she is in click on the image below.

The best part of the story is Jon doubled the star of I Love You Man, Paul Rudd. Unfortunatly they cut most all of his stunts out but you will be able to see them on the deleted scenes on the DVD. Jon actually met our new dog on the movie set last year. Strange how small this business is. Her name was Jewel but we changed it to Cali for California. She is our California girl. Make sure you go see the new movie I love You Man that opens March 20 to see Cali and Jon!

Jon's at Racing school

Anyone who as ever driven with Jon knows how much he loves to drive fast, very fast. Well this week he is at Bondurant Driving School a car racing school. It is a 4 day long course in Phoenix, AZ. He is having a blast! We both have been to stunt driving school where they teach you how to shake the tires loose with control, now he is learning a ton of detail on how to not shake the car loose while driving at crazy speeds and driving very fast cars. Tomorrow in fact I think he gets to drive the F-1 style Formula cars. He is lovin' it!

The Oscars

I must say I love movies, I love going to movies, I love working in movies and I love the Oscars. Hugh Jackman was a great host. I was super happy Slumdog won best picture. That was one of the best movies in a long time. If you haven't seen it go see it.

As I sit here tonight watching the different departments that make up a movie get celebrated I can't help but wonder when will stunt people be acknowledged? How do you balance not ruining the illusion with giving credit to the talented people who make all those action sequences so amazing. Will Smith was on stage tonight and gave a tribute to action movie sequences but made no mention of the stunt people who made that happen. We have been fighting for years to be included in the oscars but get denied. It was just last year that we were included in the SAG awards.

Jon on Grey's Anatomy tonight

Sorry I didn't post earlier but this episode sneaked up on me. Jon is on the Grey's Anatomy tonight doubling McDreamy aka Patrick Dempsey.

Here is a picture of Jon and working this week. I was playing an old lady and Jon had to tackle me. It was pretty fun. I kept telling him it was ok to really hit me but he didn't feel right. I said I would rather you hit me hard once then go easy on me and not get it. Not many people's wife's tell them to tackle them harder. What a strange and amazing life!

This Friday

I am on Ghost Whisperer this Friday at 8pm on CBS. I usually double Jennifer Love Hewitt but on this episode I am doubling a guest star. This was the stunt I did right before Thanksgiving that gave me a limp for week and a 10 inch long scar on my leg. I am sure it won't look as hard core as it was but it was one of the more technical stunts I have done. I will let you know exactly what I did after the episode airs but chances are you will spot me.

Work Pics

Here is a picture from Heroes. I think this is from the episode that aired this last week. When I first came to work they handed me a bra and panties and they said this was my wardrobe. I was like freaking out not ready for my bikini close up but they decided to add this lovely robe. It was the nicest, softest robe I have ever felt. I loved it and wanted to buy one. Here is a picture of me and the other SWAT stunt guys.

I am a winner!

I am happy to say that I won my first award as a stuntwoman...I won a SAG Award! The award show was last weekend and I haven't had a chance to tell you guys (due to my surgery). I along with 15 or so other won a SAG award for Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series for Heroes. I double Ali Larter as well as a few guest stars that have come on the show. I was nominated last year for Lost but we didn't win.

Last year was the first year that stunts were acknowledge at the SAG Awards (SAG stands for Screen Actors Guild which is the union all stunt people and actors are a part of). We are the only winners not announced at the televised show. Sometimes I think Hollywood doesn't want to ruin the illusion that there are stunt people. Some people get up set by that and others are ok with being behind the scenes.

I am just happy to have won!

Wisdom Teeth

Not sure why they call them wisdom teeth but I am having surgery to remove all 4 of them today. Not very excited about it but I am happy to not have my mouth hurt. Pray for a quick recovery because I have to work Thursday night.

Jon worked yesterday and accidental got punched in the face. He took one right in the nose. I guess it all comes with the job. Everyone wants to be a stuntman until they get hurt.

Catching Up

It has been forever since I last posted. Sorry...the holiday times just get crazy. To catch you up first off, Jon and I worked on the movie the Wrester last year. Do you remember last year when I wrote about my friend Brian who was the triple amputee? That was the movie I worked on with him. It is great to see how well the movie did. The director was really nice and you could just tell he had a vision of what he wanted. If you do see it prepare yourself for a lot of nudity.

Jon and I have started the new year out with well with work. We have both been working which is great. Jon has worked on CSI:NY and Grey's Anatomy and I have been working on Ghost Whisperer. Next week we both will be doing motion capture for a video game. Work is good!

Last week our dog got poised somehow by something she ate. She almost died it was so scary. We rushed her to the pet hospital and they kept her over night. She is fine now but it was really scary. I can't imagine having a kid that got sick when I was so upset by my dog. Crazy how much you love we love our dog.

Merry Christmas!

We are in Washington State with my family enjoying the Christmas season. We are having an amazing time. Last night we went sledding with my cousins and after our wonderful dinner we sang Christmas songs by the fire. It was picture perfect! 

Getting to Washington was quite an adventure. The Pacific Northwest got dumped on with snow last weekend. We were suppose to fly in Sunday night but along with every other flight our flight got canceled. We were rescheduled to fly out Monday. Due to airport delays it took us 14 hours to get to my mom's house. Which included waiting two and half hours at the airport for our luggage which never came. On the way from the the airport to my mom's house the chains on the car broke which added to our already long day. 

The next day Jon went back to the airport and they found his bag, however they never found mine. They still don't know where my bags are 5 days later.  The next day Jon was at the store shopping for toiletries and our credit card got denied. I called the credit card company and they wanted to confirm some recent charges. It ends up someone in Florida has been using our credit card. Merry Christmas! Lost bags and stolen credit cards. Gotta love the season. 

In the end I am just super happy to have made it home. You can't beat sledding and fires with carols!

Up coming movies

Jon and I both have movies we doubled lead actors in coming out this coming spring. Both of these movies just released the trailers.

Jon doubled Paul Rudd in the upcoming comedy I Love you Man which looks very funny. Here is the trailer for the movie, click here to watch. He did his hardest stunt to date in this movie. I can't tell you what it is but you will have to watch the movie to see.

I worked for about two months on a movie called Obsessed starting Beyonce and the girl I doubled, Ali Larter. I did my hardest stunts to date in this movie I can't tell you what they all are but you can see a taste of them in the trailer. In the trailer you can see me get thrown to the ground by Beyonce, falling through the ceiling and a few other things. If you want to watch the trailer click here.