‘Freakier Friday’ Star Sophia Hammons on Y2K Style, Eyelash Hacks and Playing Two Characters

TV: What has it been like as the new generation stepping into this iconic movie franchise?

SH: It's a huge honor. I mean, this movie was iconic for me just as it was to anyone else. I think it's timeless; that's the great thing about it. I'm just so grateful and excited. And I think this one, I think we did a good job on not trying to make it a remake, because that's not what it is. It's just an awesome extension of the story, which I think people have been waiting for, so that's it.

TV: Did you have any favorite moments on set when you were filming, when you stopped and were like, "Wow, I can't believe I'm doing this"?

SH: I think that moment for me might've been the first week where we were filming. One of the first things we filmed was the switch scene, which is crucial to the film, because without that, we don't have the rest of the plot. And it was all four of us, and we could not stop laughing. It was so much fun. And it really shows on screen how well our chemistry was that day. Then it also set the tone for the rest of the filming process. So I think in that moment, all of us, the director, the rest of the cast members, the producers, the crew, everyone was like, “Okay, this is going to be great and it's going to work.”

TV: For the premiere, what was the vibe you were going for on the red carpet? How did you decide on the look?

SH: We've had the incredible opportunity to have done three premieres, which has been so great. And for each one, I just wanted to keep it fun. I wanted to feel confident, and I couldn't have a better group of people around me. I'm so grateful for my stylist, Jordan Dorso, and my hair and makeup, Jen and Mark.

We’ve been staying very on theme with the colors and the Y2K vibe for the LA and NYC premieres, but for London, I really wanted to go all out and feel like a princess. I was so excited when we found this beautiful baby pink gown from Sau Lee, which just fit me perfectly from the moment I tried it. I was even more excited to know it was from a female-founded Asian-based designer, which felt like a homage to our film that was all run by incredible women. I loved it so much that I even changed into a mini dress version of it for the after-party.

TV: Do you have a favorite part of your day when you're getting ready for a big event like a premiere?

SH: Honestly, the glamming process has been so much fun. Always listening to music, always just yapping, and it honestly makes going to the carpet less intimidating because I just have a good group of people around me right before. So I feel very supported, safe, and beautiful.