Jamie Lynn Sigler recently spoke to TV Guide about her recurring role as Natalie on Ugly Betty.  Much of it we fans already know (although it’s interesting to hear Sigler’s take on it), but there are a few things that have been dangling “out there” that she gives answers about. What does she know about the role?  “They told me that Natalie is eccentric, spiritual and a little bit out-there. She takes [Daniel] on a wild night around Manhattan to break him out of his shell. And he ends up depending on her enough that he makes her his assistant. They also told me that, throughout whatever’s going to happen, her intentions are always pure. She has no [ill will], though at times it may seem so.” So, I was wrong. ... [Read more]

Based on these set photos of America Ferrera and Daniel Eric Gold filming scenes for Ugly Betty, I think it’s safe to say that in some upcoming episode of the show, Betty and Matt will be at the very least, friendly. This looks like a date to me, and one that’s going well.  But, this could just be a friendly walk, such as we’ve seen Betty take with Daniel many times. They seem to be walking around somewhere Betty knows, because she’s pointing out something to Matt. I LOVE these red coats that Betty has been wearing, it is a very good color on her (and America Ferrera). And Matt doesn’t resemble in any way the disheveled mess of last season.  He looks downright Daniel-like.  This scene is interesting to me, because... [Read more]

Here is another sneak peek of Ugly Betty episode 4.05, Plus One.  Betty is third wheel, (or plus one, whatever ) at a lunch with Daniel and Natalie. Hat tip: B&B First off, what’s up with Natalie’s Kate-Gosselin-hair?  Yes, it looks wonderful, but it really changes the character, by looks alone.  Maybe that’s on purpose.  As much as I liked her character in Blue on Blue, I’m guessing she’s going to end up being “the bad guy”, and Betty’s going to have to save Daniel from her. Anyway, in the sneak peek, Natalie cannot eat restaurant food, she is eating “Maca-greenie and cheese”.  She then has a conversation with Daniel about Gloria, a weird woman from “the group”, who wears leg warmers... [Read more]

Here is a sneak peek of Ugly Betty episode 4.05, Plus None.  This one really gets the Detty on. Hat tip: B&B Betty and Daniel meet at the elevator; Daniel is heading to his group meeting, we don’t know what Betty is doing, but she seems to be leaving for the day. Daniel tells Betty how “the group” is helping him cope with losing Molly.  He then says he notices she and Matt have been “chummy” lately.  He asks if “there’s anything (about them) she’d like to report". Betty hems and haws, then mentions that the two of them (Daniel and Betty) have their first “non-professional, just friends”  lunch. Betty then tells him that she’s going to help him find a new assistant, and Daniel says “how could... [Read more]

This is double-interesting news.  According to EW’s Ausiello, Fisher Stevens will join the cast of Ugly Betty in a possibly recurring role as Betty’s new landlord. You’ll recognize Stevens right away, because he always plays “that creepy guy”.  I remember a recurring role on CSI NY where Stevens was spectacular.  Then, of course, there’s the role he played on Lost (George Minkoski) On Betty, he will play Mr. Z., a dry and sarcastic landlord.  When they cast the role, they were looking for a "New York actor who could go head-to-head with America Ferrera." Personally, I love Stevens, and I think I’ll love what he brings to the show. One thing we know his character will bring to the show is the fact that... [Read more]