Canadian-born actress Jessica Lowndes has had quite the eventful year playing washed-up childhood star, Adrianna Tate-Duncan on The CW's 90210. After being promoted from recurring to regular status, Lowndes was soon tackling some of the show's most controversial storylines. Tune in to the season finale on May 19 for the rumored prom night birth of Adrianna's baby!

What has this past year been like for you, being cast on the show, going from recurring to regular and the show becoming such a hit?
It has been absolutely amazing! I am so thankful to the show for allowing me to explore my character each week. I’ve had some incredible storylines and I absolutely love working with this cast and crew.  


You’ve had some pretty dramatic storylines this year: drug addiction, controlling stage mom, new relationships, pregnant teen. Which has been the most interesting to play?
They have all been fantastic storylines for an actor, but I must say the most interesting was being strung out on drugs, as it is such a departure from real life! I like that 90210 deals with real teen issues in an honest and realistic way and shows viewers that even kids in Beverly Hills must deal with consequences.

What was worse: the strung-out addict make-up or the fake baby belly?
That’s a tie. I am not sure which I prefer - constantly puffy eyes from all the crying scenes or the heavy load on my back.

What’s it been like working with the original Beverly Hills, 90210 cast members? Any other alumni you’d like to see make an appearance?
Would love Luke Perry to make a cameo. Maybe Adrianna can crush on the original Dylan McKay! Jennie, Shannen and Tori have all been great. I’ve been catching up on the original series with the DVDs and it's crazy that I’m now working with these ladies. I love them!


Will you be back for season two? With Navid and baby in tow?
Yes I will be back. Storylines are currently being developed for season two – you’ll have to wait and see! They will be juicy, I promise you that.

On the set: Jessica Lowndes as Adrianna and Michael Steger as Navid

 

Do you hang out with any of your castmates off set? How do you spend your free time?
We do! I like to go to Disneyland, relax at the beach, and run marathons.

What vintage TV show would you like to see remade for 2009?
21 Jump Street would be so cool. Or The Love Boat! Or Dynasty!