Grey’s Anatomy

US Weekly has a fun little interview with Kate Walsh about her new Grey’s Anatomy spin off, Private Practice.

With a wedding to plan and a new show to launch, Kate Walsh is one busy lady. Usmagazine.com’s Jeffrey Epstein caught up with the fiery redhead on the set of her commercial shoot for the 2008 Cadillac CTS, where she talked about leaving Seattle Grace for her own Private Practice.

Usmagazine.com: Was it difficult to leave Grey’s Anatomy?
Kate Walsh: It was. But at the same time, it’s such an amazing opportunity . I definitely miss my pals, but I see them socially. And I’m so excited that Grey’s got nominated for an Emmy again this year…it’s just amazing. But it felt like a natural time for Addison to move on. What else could she do at Seattle Grace, really?

US: How will Private Practice differ from Grey’s?
KW: There is the same recipe of comedy and drama in the show. But there is definitely more humor, I think. And the thing about Addison’s character is she’s off balance. She’s kind of like a cat without whiskers. And I think there’s innate humor in seeing someone taken out of their environment and dropped in a place even the most proficient professional would freak out a little.

US: Did you take any vacation before you returned to work?
KW: I did. I went all over. I was in Mexico. I was outside of Cancun on the Caribbean side. I went to London and Toronto for press. Napa. Bora Bora.

US: Bora Bora! Did your fiance go with you?
KW: Oh yes, he did! I did once go to a balmy island alone, and it was the biggest mistake ever. It’s like, “What an amazing sunset, huh?” [Turns and realizes there no one next to her.] Don’t go there. If you want to go somewhere alone, go to India and have an epiphany. We had a great time.

US: Are you still in touch with Grey’s cast members?
KW: I just saw them. Sara [Ramirez], TR [Knight], Katie [Heigl] and Justin [Chambers] and I had a nice little drink the other night to celebrate the Emmy nominations. It was great to see them.

US: Any chance we’ll see their characters cross over for a guest spot on Private Practice?
KW: I don’t know. We haven’t had any indication of that. I’m sure they’ll do some kind of crossover at some point and have somebody visit. Right now, it’s so new it’s all about getting the show on the air and established, and getting people invested in these new characters.

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Here’s hoping they get the humor right and less of a sleaze factor they had going on in the pilot. I really want to like this one, but I’m not sold yet.

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