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All the world’s a stage, and all the world’s a circus. No one knows this better than who makes her big screen debut today in 20th Century Fox’s The Greatest Showman opposite Hugh Grant, Michelle Williams, Zendaya and Zac Efron. In the film, a blowout musical and visionary spectacle about the life of circus chief P.T. Barnum, Broadway vet Settle plays the “bearded lady” Lettie Lutz. Although she’s new to movie-making, Settle has a storied career on The Great White Way, originating the role of of Norma Valverde in Hands on a Hardbody, which ran on Broadway in 2013; she was also nominated for the Outer Critics Circle Award, Drama Desk Award, and Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
Here, this new L.A. resident answers a few questions about her first movie-making experience and her newfound film star friends before listing off her favorite new discoveries in the City of Angels. Make sure not to miss her star-making moment, singing The Greatest Showman’s theme song, “This Is Me,” below!
What is the greatest advice you’ve received in Hollywood and who gave it to you? It was Hugh’s wife Deborah Lee; she said to me “Treat LA like Las Vegas. It’ll always be a gamble, but you will have a great time living it!”
Who, in your opinion, is the greatest showman on earth? Hugh Jackman!
What is your first memory of going to the circus as a child? I never got to see the circus…I was always in love with being a trapeze artist though.
Who was the most fun on set and why? Hugh, Zac, etc? Between Hugh and Zendaya, I thought I was gonna get in trouble for laughing so much!
Where were you born: Kahuku, HI
How long in LA: 3 months!
Neighborhood: THE VALLEY!
Occupation: Artist
Favorite Restaurant: Gracias Madre
Best Sushi: K-Zo
Best Italian: Il Piccolino
Best dessert: The macarons at Bottega Louie
Best place for a romantic date: The beach
Best Sunday brunch: Square One Dining
Best place for a power business meeting: My cell phone!
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? The London Hotel
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Any Westfield Mall
Best Spa: Glen Ivy Hot Springs
Favorite Charity Event: Anything for the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Favorite Cultural Event: CicLAvia
Favorite Cultural Institution: Anything at the Pantages Theater
Best Steakhouse: NO idea; I’m vegan
Best Pizza: Mohawk Bend
Best Lunch: Tender Greens
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: EQUINOX
Best Massage: Burke Williams
Best Limousine/Driving Service: DIVA LIMO!!!
Best Museum/Exhibit: Toss up between LACMA and MOCA
Describe your city in three words: Vibrant, contemporary and surprising
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: LaBrea Tarpits!
All-around favorite spot in Los Angeles: Corral Canyon
Best Aspect of Los Angeles: The vastness of it all…so beautiful
What’s your favorite place in LA to listen to live music? Catalina Jazz Club
Where in Hollywood is like a circus? The corner of Hollywood and Highland
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