



Kirsten Prout
It's The O.C., sci-fi style! On ABC Family's new drama series, Kyle XY, a mysterious teen (played by Matt Dallas) is found and put in an institution. There, he meets a psychologist who decides to take him home to live with her family. Kirsten Prout, who starred alongside Jennifer Garner in Elektra, plays the show's equivalent to Marissa Cooper -- the new boy's GF. Kyle's origin is unknown, but it's gotta be something out of this world. So does Kirsten believe in aliens? Nah! "I think it's highly unlikely that we're alone in our vast universe," she says. "[But I don't think it's] little green men -- something less interesting perhaps." Kirsten's entry into acting, however, is quite an interesting story. When a cruel 2nd grade teacher squelched her attempts to be creative, Kirsten retreated and became shy. When her parents asked what would make her happy again, she brought up acting. Now, Kirsten has great advice for fighting cynics: "Never let someone take advantage of you and make you feel inadequate," she says. "You deserve respect, and just because they have a position of power, does not mean they have the right to abuse it!" You go, girl!
What bothers you most about being a girl?
Me? Bothered by being a girl? Never!
What do you like most about being a girl?
We always get to add a little extra flair to our style. Men don't have purses or high heels, and, in most cases, they can't get away with big bracelets and glam make-up.



