My Eating Habits In One Word

“Organic.”

Healthiest Thing I Have Eaten All Week

“Probably kale, it’s really good for you.”

Last Time I Skipped A Meal

“I sometimes skip meals when I travel.”

My Last Feast On Earth

“A little of everything, but especially Italian.”

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The Varsity Blues actress just finished a returning guest spot on Showtime’s hit show Shameless as a mother of three, has an NBC pilot in the works and now has teamed up with an animal rights cause on her downtime!

Can we expect to see Amy reprising her bad girl role as Jasmine on season three of Shameless?

“I hope they want to bring me back for another season,” Amy admits Celebuzz.

As for latest projects, Amy divulges some juicy details on an NBC pilot called Bad Girls that actually has the same show runners and writers as Shameless. Also set to star My Name is Earl actress Jaime Pressly, the comedy follows the ins-and-outs of a group of unlikely women in a federal prison: a scandalous female warden, her new protégé and a host of inmates – some mothers, some friends-who struggle with loyalties to people on the inside and the outside.

When she’s not gracing the small screen, Amy, 36, takes time to be apart of a cause helping the welfare of pets. She is working with ASPCA and Pet Armour to launch more affordable pet care for all animals. “I am really excited about this, I am a huge animal lover!”Amy and her husband, Carter Oosterhouse share two cats and two dogs together.

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What first inspired you to get involved in issues surrounding the environment?
Growing up in Topanga Canyon, being in the mountains and surrounded by nature inspired me. My parents always loved nature, and that inspired my brother and me. Growing up I was always aware of the environment [through] beach cleanups, hikes, and bike rides in the canyon. Right out of high school I wanted to get involved and saw Heal the Bay posters around. That was my first venture into environmental work when I was 18.

How did you go about volunteering?
I called Heal the Bay and asked if I could volunteer with people, not in an office stuffing envelopes. They told me about their Speakers Bureau, where I trained for a month back when [founder] Dorothy Green was still alive, touring sewage-treatment plants and learning about drainpipes and the history of how water gets polluted.

In the beginning, did you encounter more resistance or cooperation?
It was a real mix. I felt every time I went to a class or an assembly and talked about Heal the Bay, most of the kids were really excited—they had something to say, they wanted to make a difference, and they didn’t want to pollute. I got more resistance from adults and friends of mine who didn’t want to make any changes or take any responsibility for their actions.

Is there a moment that stands out in your 18 years with Heal the Bay?
For years I was volunteering, and I looked at [former HTB president] Mark Gold as my idol. He’s an incredibly smart leader, a Heal the Bay scientist who made change happen. When my [acting] career started growing and I got more notoriety, he asked me to be on the board of directors. I was so honored. I did a press conference with him about the Beach Report Card rating.

What kind of support do you get from others in entertainment?
Again it’s been mixed. Ultimately different people have different causes —there are so many. I feel I stand up for pretty much all of them, but you can spread yourself too thin, so I try to be discerning and effective.

How do you try to inspire the eco efforts of others?
I realized preaching can push people away; one of the best things you can do is lead by example. I started becoming more eco in my habits—some transferred over, some didn’t. That’s okay—people make changes when they’re ready. At this point it’s everybody’s responsibility.

How have your outreach efforts changed someone’s viewpoint on the environment?
When my friends have gotten pregnant, and it stopped being about them and became about the child, they were more receptive to green ideas. Some people don’t care what they put on or in their body, but when it comes to a child, they’re much more sensitive. I plan to have children, and all our actions will positively or negatively affect our future generations, so we should work to keep the planet healthy and sustainable.

How does it feel to be honored at this year’s Bring Back the Beach event?
I’m extremely grateful and honored to be receiving [the Dorothy Green Award] this year. I highly respect and love Heal the Bay; their work is so effective, far-reaching, and impactful on the ocean.

What keeps you going?
Finally seeing changes and how they’re affecting people. You can work so hard for so long and then see change—a law gets passed, a ban gets passed. There is change happening; it’s not stagnant.

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Smart—who shares a home with two dogs, two cats and her new husband, HGTV star Carter Oosterhouse, whom she married in September 2011—recently teamed up with the ASPCA and Pet Armor to launch a national campaign called the PetArmor® Protection Promise.

“It’s to give affordable health care to pets,” she tells us in our exclusive CelebLove TV interview. “It’s basically like Frontline Top Spot with the same active ingredient, but for half the price. So now, pet owners can afford to treat their animals, especially during this flea and tick season.”

How is it sharing a house with your 2 dogs, 2 cats and your new husband, Carter?
It’s a full house! It’s great though, I’ve had my cats for 16 years. My one dog is nine and his dog is four, so it’s fun having all these guys around you constantly wanting your attention, talking, wanting to play. It’s wonderful having animals. I would never not have animals. 10 Celebrities Who Are In Love With Their Pets PHOTOS

Do you think having pets makes your relationship stronger?
I do, I think animals are a constant reminder of love – unconditional love. They don’t care one way or another whatever is happening. They just want pure attention and love, and it gets you back to what matters in life, it’s a gentle reminder. I do think it helps your relationship.

Would you say that’s your relationship advice for other couples?
I strongly recommend having pets if you like animals. I wouldn’t say get a pet to heal your relationship, but if you like animals and you can make some decent time for them, go adopt, don’t buy! 5 Things Pets Can Teach Us About Relationships

Let’s talk about Shameless. Your character Jasmine is a rebel looking for love and attention. What’s it like to play her?
It’s been fun to play Jasmine. The first season she started off itching for something fun and naughty, and clearly she finds that during the summertime with an older man who has a lot of money. It was fun to see where she goes and how she tries to deal with all the drama.

Can you tell fans what to expect next?

To be honest, I don’t know. I don’t know if my character is coming back or what’s going to happen. But, I’m working on a pilot now with the same show writers who do Shameless. So, we’re crossing our fingers – it’s for NBC, a show called Bad Girls.

And we also hear you have a thriller coming out called 7500.
Yes, it takes place on a plane. It’s a horror movie with the same director who did The Grudge. It’s with Ryan Kwanten (True Blood) and Leslie Bibb (GCB) and it’s just a scary movie! But scary in that really classic way – it’s not a lot of gore, it’s just that haunting scariness.

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