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Welcome to the 42nd Bethany Joy Lenz/Haley James Appreciation Thread


She Stole Our Hearts:


With Her Inner Light:


And Versatility:


Watch Joie practice law! (scroll down for clips)


Bethany Joy Facts (from Meet the Stars of One Tree Hill by Monica Rizzo):
thanks to Mandyklynn for the transcript

Name: Bethany Joy Lenz
Born: April 2, 1981
Birthplace: Hollywood, Florida
Home: Vancouver, Washington
Nickname: Martha Stewart, Joiter (?)
Hair: Brownish-Blonde
Eyes: Brown
Height: 5'4
Pets: 2 cats ("Noah & Allie")
High School: Eastern Christian High School, NJ (class of '99)
Big Break: Guiding Light

Favorites
Food: Hush puppies, lobster, warm bread, chicken nuggets, baby back ribs
Sport: Rugby, hockey
Hobbies: Writing, horseback riding, knitting, making stationery
Dessert: Creme brulee, sticky rice with mango
Beverage: Hot Earl Grey tea with honey and milk
Ice Cream: Toasted coconut
Actors: John Cusack, Christian Bale, Johnny Depp, Joseph Fiennes, Joaquin Phoenix
Actresses: Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Liv Tyler, Tea Leoni
Music: U2, Coldplay, anything that's not a sellout
Movies: The Princess Bride, The NoteBook, Braveheart, Equilibrium
TV: Joan of Arcadia, Alias, I Love Lucy, Lost, Arrested Development
Holiday: Christmas ("It will always be number one on my list. You feel cozy for like two months straight. You sing songs, all the stores look exactly the same...")
Books: The Chronicles of Narnia, Wild Heart
Pet Peeve: When people chew with their mouths open; when people say "ex-press-o"
What She Likes In A Person: Vulnerability, compassion, humility
What She Dislikes In A Person: Secrets, arrogance, denial
Advise To Aspiring Performers: "You've got to have a passion for it and don't be easily discouraged. And don't approach it like, 'I have to get this job.' Go in and have fun. When I go out on auditions, I look at it like I'm getting to play. I have a good time while I'm there, and when it's over, I forget about it."


Bethany Joy/Haley Links:


Her Official Website @ bethanyjoylenz.com

Joie Luck Club The Bethany Joy Lenz Fansite
Bethany Joy Lenz Fan A Bethany Joy Lenz Fansite

Cast Bio @ thewb.com

Fan Forum has its own Bethany Joy Lenz board!

Just Peachy Bethany Joy Lenz Fanlisting
Tutor Girl Haley James Fanlisting
Cheer B!tch Marni Potts Fanlisting

daretomove.net Nathan/Haley Fansite
Nothing Else Matters Nathan/Haley Fansite
Return To Normal Lucas/Haley Fansite

Michelle and Danny Guiding Light Fansite


Bethany Joy/Haley Supporters List:



*Special Section Honoring Some of Our Favorite Quotes from Joy*

“I want to move people, it’s not about me. I have been given the gift of being an entertainer. I love getting to touch people’s lives.”

^ How many celebrities would say something even in the *league* of that awesome?! Yup, just the one and only Joy

"I love singing...its like reaching in to the bottom of my soul and bringing it right up. I love it."

"So often we think we know what we want but if we wait, really theres something much better, Its inspiring. Just wait, wait to be the best."

^ That one is just, SO inspiring. And she's right. It truly is amazing how wonderful things in life can be if you're just patient and WAIT

"You are a rare gem, precious and deeply loved. You don't have to advertise yourself or convince guys that you are worth dating. If a guy needs convincing, he's not the one for you. The man who IS right for you will be able to see past any "shyness" (which he will think is wonderful, by the way), and he'll fall in love. Meanwhile, don't let your identity be defined by whether or not guys like you. KNOW the truth, BELIEVE it, even when you're not "feeling" it, and the right one will come along when you least expect it! After all, wouldn't you rather be surprised?"
^ Speechless. This woman is the BEST!!!!


And just because she is especially radiant in this picture:




Summer Vacation on Joypiter:

May 14, 2005

Hi all! Thanks for checking in to the site... and thanks to anyone who came out the Enation concerts. What a great show! Well, I'm still here in the Northwest relaxing before season 3, writing day and night it seems on my piano and learning Italian (just because, why not).

I hope everyone's summer is going swimmingly (speaking of swimming, I just got two bathing suits from the 1940's and I've been the toast of the beach in them! SO very exciting)! Just saw a great movie yesterday called "CRASH". Really powerful and intense... but worth the exhausting emotional journey. I've been listening to Patty Griffin's "1000 Kisses" cd nonstop, and watching my season 4 DVD of FRASIER.

Yesterday I went out to an old Cemetery and walked around looking at all the graves from the 1800's... I always feel like I'm in the future when I'm around old things... like when the movies fast forward to the present day after a great love story and show the grandkids... there I was, in my peasant skirt with my starbucks frap and standing over "ARTHUR WOOD 1905 - 1920" and wondering why he died when he was 15... was he sick? was he riding a horse and got thrown? Was he trying to rescue his sister from a frozen lake?... Oh, the thins we'll never know... it puts so much into perspective, doesn't it?

Well, here's to life and a full summer, because you'll never get this one back!

bless you!
~Bette

Currently Reading: 1984, Brave New World


Joie's new CD:



credit: Sunja

Tracks on Come On Home:
1. Songs in My Pockets
2. Leaving Town Alive
3. Crazy Girls
4. Sunday Train
Bonus: If You're Missing (Come On Home)

Joie Song of the Moment:

The Loneliness is Better Near Now
written by Joie and decoded by Michelle

It's loneliest when you're here
It's quietly when you're right beside me
I don't say it to hurt you
I just miss the touch of his hand

The loneliness is better near now
Than to satisfy the crave
The loneliness is better near now
Than to satisfy the crave, and start all over

But I like fingertips on my face
The glances I can retrace in my mind
The holding onto me so I feel it and fall into it
Chase the memories away
I know I'm not the same, but I'm wishful
And I'm strained and strange
And though I won't complain
I know I stray, I know I stay

An ocean away
A woman at bay
She shoots up a flare and beackons him near
And the closer you get
The safer I am
But the further I run to hide me in the dark and

The loneliness is better near now
Than to satisfy the crave
Yes, The lonliness is better near now
Than to satisfy the crave, and start all over

But I like fingertips on my face
The glances I can retrace in my mind
The holding onto me so I feel it and fall into it
Chase the memories away
I know I'm not the same


Recent Haley/Joie Avatars:
credit: Renata, eLise, Farah, Rach, Britney, Mela, Jennifer





Why We Love Bethany Joy Lenz:

1. Because she is a double threat -- actress and musician.
2. Because she has an electric smile.
3. Because she's teaching 'Baby James' the guitar.
4. Because she turned us into Manny fans
5. Because she always looks good.
6. Because she's a chameleon.
7. Because she could be the next MTV VJ.
8. Because her talents are endless.
9. Because her inner grace radiates outward.
10. Because she is Young Hollywood.
11. Because her style is classic and her beauty timeless.
12. Because she with or without make-up, she is gorgeous.
13. Because she loves vintage shopping.
14. Because she wears clothes we're too scared to wear.
15. Because she brings an edge to her characters.
16. Because she can't be boxed.
17. Because she's not afraid to make fun of herself.
18. Because Haley's a lot like her when she was in high school.
19. Because soap or OTH, its film work and she's getting to do what she loves.
20. Because she's a musical theater baby.
21. Because she sings 'Leaving On a Jet Plane' in the showers.
22. Because she loves Sponge Bob Square Pants.
23. Because she would go out with Johnny Depp on her dream date.
24. Because she would read a book rather than watch TV, sometimes.
25. Because she thinks vampires are real.
26. Because she can speak in a British accent.
27. Because she figured out five words that rhymed with meat.
28. Because "she's a great girl, she's a really nice girl, she's extremely, extremely talented." -- from JL on the Menu
29. Because she kicked ass in "Bring It On Again."
30. Because she's Hil's vintage-thrift shopping friend.
31. Because she's Hil's Joybutter.
32. Because she's the coolest person (according to Hil).
33. Because she's really a triple threat: actress, musician and dancer.

Why We Love Haley James:
1. Because she's like the fourth Charlie's Angel.
2. Because she's not Joey Potter.
3. Because she is a loyal friend.
4. Because she sees the good in people.
5. Because she is proud to be a tutor.
6. Because she has chemistry with both Scott brothers.
7. Because she threw up on Dan!
8. Because we don't want her to change either.
9. Because she's funny drunk.
10. Because she actually stood up to Lucas.
11. Because she's the best thing that ever happened to Nathan.
12. Because she's branching out.
13. Because her first party was a hit!
14. Because she's not a mess, she's just in love.
15. Because "Haley James is the girl next door." ~BJL/U-Pick
16. Because "she's just really down to earth." ~BJL/U-Pick
17. Because "she's a special character and I like her a lot." ~BJL/U-Pick
18. Because "she's really fun, she's got a lot of energy. I love the comic relief. I love her integrity, and her honesty and loyalty. She's a great girl, I love her." ~BJL/WB Insider Special
19. Because she put the MILFH (Deb) in her place.
20. Because she's a party girl.
21. Because she gets stripper lessons.
22. Because of the soon to be infamous Stripper Pole Incident of '04.
23. Because no one else can polish a fruit like she can!


How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count The Ways:

• She's from somewhere very far away and we thank God every day that they sent her here because she is so unique and so just different from any person I've ever met. (Hilarie Burton)

• Joy's someone who challenges herself to be electric on every take. Many times she will make choices that elevate the material. And that's when you really win. (Mark Schwahn)

• She's quiet, soulful. That's a good word for her. She's one of those people who are just really talented. (David Hartley, One Tree Hill producer)

• [Joy is an] actress who's very fresh. All of her stuff seems like it's happening in the moment. It's wonderful to work with her. (Paul Johansson)

• The audience took to Joie in the snap of a finger. I've never seen anything like that before. (Mary Alice Dwyer-Dobbin, executive in charge of Procter & Gamble productions [Guiding Light, As The World Turns])

• I love working with Joie... My first impression of Joie was, 'Damn, she's 17.' (Paul Anthony Stewart, Guiding Light)

• Joie Lenz... wasn't she great... I got her a gold bracelet at the end of the shoot that had "Reva 17" inscribed on it. What a talent... We shot 7 shows in 5 days that first week... almost 200 solid pages of material... it could have been a horrific experience... It was great fun... (Robert Newman, Guiding Light)

• [Joie is] an amazing person. She's the type of girl who can do anything! She's been fortunate to be in the public limelight on a number of occasions, but we've never seen it go to her head. She's mature well beyond her actual years. She's level-headed and sensible, yet full of that crazy artist-passion which makes her so fun! (a family friend)

• I wasn't really a hardcore Danny and Michelle fan, but I did really like Joie Lenz. She easily clicked and held her own with Robert Newman, Michael O'Leary, Hunt Block, Laura Wright, and other actors. Paul Anthony Stewart is a good actor and Joie Lenz clicked with him too. I was a fan of hers from the clone. She was the perfect adult Michelle. She gave Michelle a depth that was lacking since Rachel Miner left the role. There was such a genuine quality to her. She didn't play Michelle as a victimized martyr either. She played Michelle as a true heroine who was sweet, sexy, passionate, and strong. Unlike the current Michelle, her Michelle had a backbone. She was determined without being obstinate. She was warm without being tepid. She was sweet without being saccharine. She was devoted and loyal without seeming like a stepford wife with a glazed look in her eye. She didn't have to try to be sexy. She just was. (a Guiding Light viewer)

• I couldn't help but notice that the 'it' she brought to the screen, and in her photographs, transferred to her being right in front of me. Some actors just look different, some look the same, some blend in, but she stood out every single time. What she brought to the screen came across very easily. (a fan on meeting Joie)

• It isn't just one scene or one moment that captured our hearts, it's the character that was created and nurtured over time. It's a scene here, a moment there, that look in her eye, the smile on her lips, it's all of them coming together, it's the little things that I will miss and remember most. [...] I will remember all the faces of Michelle: daughter, sister, friend, wife and mother. So instead of rushing home to pull out my tape and watch my scene, I'll just close my eyes, cue the song in my heart and let my mind take me back and just remember... (Joie Luck Club tribute on Joie's last day on Guiding Light)

ballerinagirl

missnic1129-Thanks so much for the new thread. It looks gorgeous and I the title.

BabyJamesIsMine

i love the thread and the title she rocks and so do you nic

sm23

Wow, Nicole I love the new thread
The title rocks and the pic is totally beautiful!

LivingInTheOCsucks

Welcome to the 40th Bethany Joy Lenz/Haley James Appreciation Thread?????

aprillynn

yay new thread great job Nicole

missnic1129

Thanks so much, I'm so glad you all enjoy the new thread!

Lindsay, I fixed the number

Renata M.

Lovely new thread. I love the title

missnic1129

Thank you Renata And I love your avies!

Vivianaley23

Love the new thread and the title is just perfect.Great job Nic.

Renata:Loooove those icons!

heart packed in ice

Awesome start Nicole! I love the title!

Renata, those are so beautiful!

miSStakentriSh

Nic awesome start, bud!

Sick And Twisted

Beautiful thread Nic!
And those avis!!!

missnic1129

Trish & Tiffany....thank you!

pinkpretzel

Lovely new thread Nicole! I love the title.

Love those avies Renata.