Tell Us About Yourself(ie): Julia Goldani Telles

The star of The Affair takes our Q&A!

What's your wallpaper on your phone and/or computer?

My phone is an inspirational quote (ugh) and my computer background is my family.

What's the one word you are guilty of using too often?

My best friend claims it's "epitome" but WHATEVER.

What is the last thing you searched for on Google?

John Oliver Wage Gap

Who is the last person that called or texted you?

My friend Sasha very sarcastically wrote (after I informed her I was freaking out because I was a few feet away from Ethan Hawke): "Celeb spotting! Why are we so popular? Like can famous actors please relax and stop trying to be our friends?" HA

What was the last awkward situation you were in and how did you handle it?

My life is an awkward situation and I handle it by telling really inappropriate jokes or just staring at the ground and shrugging every so often.

When is the last time you went to a theater?

Friday. You Can't Take it With You. It was hilarious.

What TV show should everyone be watching?

Modern Family but you (and the Emmys) already knew that.

And what is your TV guilty pleasure?

It's any kind of behind the scenes of a concert special. Specifically the Taylor Swift: Speak Now TV concert special. I'm not sorry.

What's the first CD you bought?

A CD by this brother-sister act in Brazil. They were called "Sandy e Junior."

What is the one food you cannot resist?

Pasta

What music are you currently listening to?

The National

What movie makes you laugh the most?

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

What drives you absolutely crazy?

Fake people

Pick one: Kittens or puppies?

That's un-American. Both.

New York or Los Angeles?

New York

Comedy or drama?

Ooooph. Both. Sorry I'm shit at this.

Bacon or Nutella?

Nutella

'80s or '90s?

'90s. Backstreet's back.

Hannah Montana or Lizzie McGuire?

Lizzie McGuire

And finally: Tell us a secret.

I can only cook one thing and it's pasta so I eat pasta every day.

The Affair airs Sundays on Showtime at 10 p.m.