Grief, Gratitude & Comic Relief

“It’s surreal and has been tough, [but] we feel fortunate because we’re safe,” the actress, 48, tells Us. “I’m really grateful to be working.” In addition to having a “magical experience” filming the female ensemble comedy Spa Weekend, Faris teamed up with Scrubbing Bubbles to “interview” candidates for “The Easiest Job in the World,” (a.k.a. tidying up bathrooms!) with the brand’s Easy Clean. The campaign, filmed a few weeks after the tragedy, came at the perfect time. “It was so great to be on set, distracted [and] laughing,” she adds. “I just can’t reiterate how fortunate we are to be safe, and I think that’s kind of how we manage the grief.” Here, Faris tells Us more.
You’re shooting Spa Weekend with Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher and Michelle Buteau. Who’s likely to break first?
Leslie. Isla is a fountain of frenetic, comedic energy and Michelle is amazing with her improv. I was thinking this morning how sad I’m going to be when this project is over because it’s been so incredible to work with these women under these circumstances. We’re all at this stage in life where we feel so appreciative of each other. We keep fantasizing about a sequel.
Speaking of sequels, any chance we will get a follow-up to 2008’s House Bunny?
It would be so fun [but] I haven’t really explored it. I love to think there would be a market for it. For a weird reason, I always imagine S...