@juliebenz what actor or actress have you met that intimidated you the most, but learned the most from?
@8becca8 stallone
@juliebenz do you ever tweet on the set of Dexter?
@deena712 tweeting right now from dexter set!
@juliebenz Do you know who/what you are?
@RishiEd a woman
@juliebenz did you have to audition for Dexter or did they call and invite you? From a fan in the UK with a husband on TV also
@sj_parker auditioned numerous times… and then committed a few murders (my competition)
@juliebenz Is your success as an actress just completely surreal at times?
@buffyTVSrox yes!! all the time!!! i love my job so much and feel very blessed every day that i get to be an actor!
@juliebenz How would you spend an ideal Saturday afternoon? =)
@buffyTVSrox poolside with my best girlfriends and then cooking dinner for everyone!
@juliebenz What’s the best book you’ve ever read? p.s. Am so looking forward to the Boondock Saints II I loved the trailer!
@WinonahvdBosch the glass castle and we the living
@juliebenz U usually play very powerful (and aggressive) women, do u ever think Rita is too passive for ur tastes?
@Bobschica rita is powerful in her own way… she has a lot of inner strength… i love her vulnerablity and her optimism
@juliebenz great! BTW I’m the guy that announced you on stage each day. You ladies were so wonderful
@h0stile17 thank you!!! you were great!!!
@juliebenz What do you consider your strongest characteristic?
@Star2Imagine my drive, determination and sense of humor
@juliebenz what was it like to work with Alexander Skarsgård?
@ellebannana he’s great!!! and very tall!!! very talented! i learned a lot working with him!
@juliebenz Kayla and I love that you visit the fansite we made for you. Is there any interest from you in making it an official site?
@wandering_fairy yes!! i will have my publicist contact you! you guys are amazing!
@juliebenz how come you have free time to answer all those questions, stuck in traffic?
@Frafry im in the hair and makeup trailer on dexter… perfect way to kill time!
@juliebenz do you think you will ever work with Rose McGowan again? Would be great to see my two fave actresses together again :)
@Natasha1988 i would love to!!!
@juliebenz You are physically fit and train a ton! Have you ever done any of your own stunts?
@kellery09 yes i attempted every stunt in rambo… only failed at one
@juliebenz Who would you love to guest star on Dexter?
@marshmallowe rose mcgowan and stallone!
@juliebenz I think you are a phenomenal actress. I heard you were a method actress and was wondering if that was true? Thanks:]
@ColleenMOBrien i’m an everything actor… i use whatever works!!
@juliebenz Have you ever been in Russia? =)
@Sonya_R yes i spent the summer of ‘93 studying acting in moscow at a theater company… one of the best times of my life!
@juliebenz how or what do u do to prepare before the camera starts filming? What goes through ur head?
@Rickweasel i hope i dont screw up!!
@juliebenz you can tweet on your Kindle too
@Kippoe really??? how???
@juliebenz here is a page explaining not the fastest but still can do it http://bit.ly/14aA0H
@juliebenz What was the last film you saw?
@LESTAN11 the hangover
@juliebenz If you could have any chef in the world cook for you, who would it be?
@ntfc2 giada delaurentis
@juliebenz any chance of seeing you an charisma in a project together soon? <3 you two
@CourteneyCoxFan i hope!!!!
@juliebenz Love scenes (emotional or physical) with a coworker's husband: Awkward? Funny? No big deal?
@cabridges no big deal
@juliebenz Does Jennifer ever feel awkward on set when Michael is kissing all up on you? I know it's acting, but that has to be weird!
@LaurenLaFrantz no not at all... jennifer is one of my best friends
@juliebenz my wife and I absolutely love you on dexter. What's your fave ep So far?
@chief_brody the marriage proposal
@juliebenz Did you actively pursue the Dexter part or was it offered to you through your agent or...?
@davwin i jumped through hoops for the role!!!!! and killed a few people
@juliebenz Do you remember what you were doing when you first heard about the 9/11 attacks?
@buzzkillitch sleeping i was in LA and my dad called me to tell me the news... i remember sobbing in bed holding my dogs
@juliebenz What was the first thing you wanted to be when you grew up?
@ebordcov a figure skater
@juliebenz can we be best friends?
@kurtlesturtles sure but you may have to fight my besties first!
@juliebenz is there a menu/food item that you are intimidated to cook? (I can't imagine one you'd be afraid to tackle).
@datsingajonn mussels and clams
@juliebenz your scrumptious food related tweets beg for you to publish a cookbook or a food blog. Would you do something like that?
@spaceguy1 i am thinking about it!
@Juliebenz I noticed you love to chew gum at Dragon Con. Have a favorite brand/flavor?
@Tonberry108 dentyne ice arctic chill
@juliebenz How long does it take to film an episode? How long is an average day?
@sarijos 8 days per episode and average day is 12-15 hours
@juliebenz Which director would you like to work with?
@gwenxmaybe quentin tarantino and scorsese
@juliebenz thanks for this opportunity you rock, question which actor and director would you like to work in the near future?
@woxvirus quenton tarantino and cate blanchett!
@juliebenz Hey Julie. Love Dexter & Rita. Fab show. On another note - what do you think of the proposed reboot movie of Buffy without Joss?
@DocDonaghy bad idea!
@juliebenz who is the best director you have worked with?
@diehardnick stallone and @msiega
@juliebenz Of all the costumes you saw at DragonCon, what was your favorite? Or, what was your favorite thing about DragonCon?
@amezri the gold aliens running around the hilton
@juliebenz hi, what made u decide to co-star in rambo? please note that i loved rambo, and loved the fact u were in it, was a bonus;)
@13thGapYear working with stallone... and being a part of the rambo franchise
@juliebenz you said you are most proud of your work in Rambo4. Is that because it was so different than your other roles or another reason?
@Crashbox it was an extremely tough shoot.. in the jungles of thailand...and stallone is an amzing but very demanding director
@juliebenz I've always wondered..who provides ur health insurance? Seems actors work 4 a lot of diff employers throughout career. Much luv!
@TheGrulkster our insurance is through our union SAG
@juliebenz What is your favorite Buffy/and or Angel episode?
@WhedonKripkeFan dear boy, darla and the one where connor was born
@juliebenz Dexter vs Angel vs Rambo, one room, no weapons, who would come out alive?
@JTVaughn rambo... total blood bath!
@juliebenz if U were dating a "real life" Dexter, & found out his "secret" what would U do? Turn him in? Just leave?..Try and change him? ;)
@JP2525 will he kill me if i turn him in???
@juliebenz Do you like working with the baby on set or is it a challenge?
@NickSpov i love working with the baby... makes me want to hve one of my own!
@juliebenz What is the best piece of fashion advice you can give a girl?
@tls0118 be comfortable!! and dont follow trends... classic is always best
@juliebenz I don't really have a question, but just wanted to let you know you are awesome
@iWade2point0 thank you!! you are awesome too!
@juliebenz do you have any other projects in the works?
@PaperClipKoala boondock saints 2 out in theaters october 30!
@juliebenz I can't think of a question. I try to think of one and all that comes to mind is old Roswell episodes. So I'll just say g'mornin
@chrissullivan85 good morning!
@juliebenz Of the guest stars you have had on Dexter who is your fav?
@nosajdabeno valerie cruz and jimmy smits and john lithgow!
@juliebenz Who would win in a fight between Dexter and Rambo?
@readyState rambo -- he has big guns!
@juliebenz Hey :) .. Question...where were you during the 9/11 attacks?
@newtonmjr i was in LA
@juliebenz how are you? what are you going to do this weekend?
@katarzynaaa relaxing poolside with my girlfriends!!
@juliebenz It's my birthday on Monday. What should I ask for when I blow out the candles?
@jfanto long life!
@juliebenz Where were you/what were you doing on 9/11?
@Kruitbosch i was in LA but my exhusband was in NYC working...
@juliebenz What is your favourite literature? (book, poem, speech, script...)
@JJay85 the glass castle - great memoir... we the living by ayn rand...
@juliebenz How much of the old buffy/angel gang do you still see? BTW, loved your dexter and SAW performances.
@AshleyRBlack charisma, clare kramer and jenny mollens i see/talk to almost daily!
@juliebenz Hi, Beautiful! What's your favorite movie?
@mowlster terms of endearment, rocky and life is beautiful
@juliebenz Was it your childhood dream to be an actress? What were your other career goals?
@tls0118 doctor... i come from a long line of doctors and wanted to be the first female doctor in the family
@juliebenz Which country would you love to visit?And why?
@candyjasmin argentina... i hear great things about buenos aires... and cuba!
@juliebenz Who would you say is the funniest actor/actress you have ever worked with?
@Dominic_A sylvester stallone... he's actually very funny
@juliebenz I have new access to the Showtime on demand. Why should I go back and watch season 1 and 2 of Dexter? :)
@mrvideoguy to understand the characters better
@juliebenz now that Rambo V has been greenlit, will you be making an appearance?
@bagelsncheesey i wish!!! but no plans as of right now
@juliebenz What has been your favorite Rita moment?
@StabbedArtery dressing as lara croft... and when dexter proposes
@juliebenz Do you support any specific charities/organizations? If so which and why?
@greeenraiin us campaign for burma, amnesty international, st. judes, lupus LA, save the children
@juliebenz Name 3 things you would bring with you to a deserted island (no airplanes or boats allowed!)
@tvashtri my kindle (to read), my blackberry (to answer tweets) and sunscreen!
@juliebenz cool. Did you enjoy your visit to #dragoncon?
@h0stile17 yes!!!!! had a great time!
@juliebenz Any favorite TV chefs???
@jasonrow giada delaurentis and mario batali
@juliebenz when you get a new Dexter script do you read all the way though straight away or skim it for your bits first??
@zer0Studi0 i read the whole script... and then re-read my stuff
@juliebenz what was your best/most memorable day of shooting on the set of the @boondocksaints 2? can't wait for that show! - thanks
@ksconroy55 the first day they handed me a gun and said fire 6 rounds into camera and change the mag without looking...
@juliebenz You work out frequently - what do you focus on? Cardio? Toning? A blend?
@darenmay all of it... i spin, box, do pilates and lift very heavy weights
@juliebenz Is Rita going to be getting het own action figure too?
@sinfony rita has been immortalized as a bobble head
@juliebenz Is Rita a complete opposite of you? Or do you have things in common with her?
@PaschaBri rita is very close to me in many ways and very different as well... she wears flats and i wear heels!!!
@juliebenz Was it more fun filming BDS: All Saints day or your Supernatural episode?
@KimmyTailor it was a great experience! i love SPF... and all the guys in BDS2!
@juliebenz after you :), who is the coolest actor in dexter?
@JehutyAnubis david zayas... everyone loves david!
@juliebenz which tv series premiere you anticipate mostly this year?
@smugnificent vampire diaries...
@juliebenz hey Julie! Heard that John lithgow will be the serial killer this season on Dexter. Did you get to work w/ him at all?
@MJagr26 i don't want to!!! i love JL but i don't want to end up dead!
@juliebenz Does Rita have any air time with John Lithgow? or with anyone besides Dexter this season. she gets no love
@damnmooks i get a lot of time with deb this season... and the baby!
@juliebenz Being a foodie...what's the 1 food/dish you would eat daily if you could eat nothing else?
@HeadshotHeather peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with banana...
@juliebenz What's your favourite colour? :)
@Tori_82x green.... i love green!
@juliebenz What has been the best thing about doing Dexter?
@JoWoCo working with the cast and crew for 4 years!!! we are a close family
@juliebenz I just started watching Dexter last night but I am a huge Darla fan. Do you ever miss playing the evil vamp?
@SophiaBushNews yes... she was a great character -- i loved all the flashback scenes!
@juliebenz Here is a question for you...who have you enjoyed working with the most?
@Stormyiz working with MCH has been amazing... and stallone!
@juliebenz what is youre favorite sport or workout?
@Witchblade77 i love to spin and box... i have a gym in my garage and i'm a it of a workout junkie
@juliebenz What's your favorite thing to do while you're in the Burgh?
@livefr0mnewy0rk visiting friends and family
@juliebenz Hey, what episode are you currently filming?
@b3rt4 we are filming episode 10 right now
@juliebenz Is there any plan for you to make an appearance on Dollhouse?
@Vaimpyr ...not at this time.. But I would love too!
@juliebenz Where can I score the shoes you wear in the All Saint's Day trailer?
@KJCollard christian louboutin...my fav!! and they are from my own closet!
@juliebenz What was your most challenging part to play, and which part taught you the most?
@edrafalko i learned a lot while filming Rambo...about film and Burma. and that was my most challenging movie...
@juliebenz What's your fave thing to cook? What's your fave to have others cook for you? :)
@chowdown i love italian food.... addicted to sicillian calamari.. no one cooks for me:(
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