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20 Oct, 2015

Reveals baby name: Elsie Otter

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In an interview on Today, Deschanel reveals her daughter’s name — Elsie Otter.

We just really liked the name Elsie and then we both love otters — they’re very sweet and they’re also smart. They use tools … they hold hands while they sleep, there’s so many amazing things about otters. They’re wonderful animals.

1 Jun, 2015

Cosmopolitan cover

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Deschanel appears on the cover of June 2015 issue of Cosmopolitan. She talks about achieving success and not posing for a ‘body after baby’ tabloid photo shoot.

Haven’t we all seen those pictures of a sexy new mom in a bikini after one month? I will not be that person. I’ve always gone my own course and never been someone who had the need to be super skinny. I like a healthy look. I don’t buy into that skinny-is-better mentality.

31 Mar, 2015

New Girl renewed

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New Girl renewed for fifth season. Fox Entertainment President David Madden:

Four seasons in, New Girl continues to be one of the smartest and most relatable comedies on television. The writing is razor-sharp, the ensemble is consistently hilarious, and we couldn’t be more proud of Liz [Meriwether], Brett [Baer], Dave [Finkel] and the entire New Girl team. We absolutely love this show and we’re so excited to bring it back for Season Five.

19 Dec, 2014

Sued for injuring horse

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Deschanel is sued for injuring a show horse. She rented a show horse for $13,000 and returned it injured and unstable. The owner claims the horse needed a lot of medical attention when it was returned. Patty Parker, the owner of the horse, says there were many restrictions between the horse and Deschanel.

No more than three jumping lessons per week.

23 Sep, 2014

Zooey Deschanel interview

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Deschanel returns as a guest on Conan and talks about having Prince on the set of New Girl and his prowess in almost everything he does. O’Brien also shows her a montage of various male celebrities with her eyes Photoshopped on their faces.

He’s good at everything. Crazy. It’s amazing at basketball and very athletic. He cooks things. I don’t know.

Zooey Deschanel's Eyes On Male Celebs Is Mesmerizing | CONAN on TBS

1 Sep, 2014

Glamour South Africa cover

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Deschanel appears on the cover of the September 2014 issue of Glamour South Africa magazine. She talks about the people on the internet.

The thing about the internet is that people can sit in dark corners and criticise.

1 Aug, 2014

InStyle cover

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Deschanel appears on the cover of the August 2014 issue of InStyle magazine. She talks about not being a fan of showing skin and how she thinks it is dumb to worry over brands.

There is an audience for more modest clothes.

1 Mar, 2014

Lucky cover

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Deschanel appears on the cover of the March 2014 issue of Lucky magazine. She talks about fashion and her personal style.

I like what I like, It has nothing to do with trends or being a slave to fashion. Sometimes things will be in style and they’re classic and look great, and sometimes … I think it’s important to recognize when fashion has gone to a place that isn’t cute.

1 Feb, 2014

Elle cover

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amy-poehler-mindy-kaling-more-cover-elle-tv-issuePoehler, Kaing, Deschanel, and Williams appear on their own covers of the February 2014 issue of Elle magazine. Poehler talks about getting into directing, producing, and writing. Williams talks about where she wants her career to go.

I want to play a villain. I want to play a romantic heroine. I want to play someone who’s on heroin. There’s nothing I don’t want to do. I want to play a guy at some point. I’ll gain 100 pounds, I’ll cut my hair off, I’ll do whatever. I’m not precious about any of it.

29 Jan, 2014

Zooey Deschanel interview

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Elle Magazine interviews Deschanel about what music provides her that acting does not.

When I sit at the piano and come up with melodies and arrangements that I like, it’s a very joyful thing for me. It also gives me something different, because writing music is very solitary, but with a TV show there’s, like, 150 people on the crew.