Kristen Bell stars in When in Rome as an ambitious young woman who is disillusioned with romance. On a trip to the romantic Italian capital, she scoops a handful of magic coins from a fountain: A fountain of love. The result is that she inexplicably ignites the passion of the various men who threw in the coins. So when a charming and handsome reporter, (Josh Duhamel) also pursues her, how can she be sure his love is genuine? Is he, like the other men, under the influence of a potent spell?

Directed by Mark Steven Johnson, When in Rome is set to make its DVD and Blu-ray debut on June 15th. To help usher in this hilarious romantic comedy are its stars Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel, along with director Mark Steven Johnson. Here’s what they had to say about the release:

Kristen, how much fun was it being pursued by all these guys?

Kristen Bell: Well first of all, being surrounded by these guys was great and it is so flattering, because they are all wonderful and funny. I love their comedy and style and I often laugh out loud at them. I was grateful for the opportunity of working with all these guys. I’m glad that they had the faith in me to be able to pull it off and I just tried to do the best I could. Sometimes I could not stop laughing on set because they are all so funny. [READ THE REST HERE]

Kristen was on Good Morning America I’ve added Captures and a Video so check them out. Kristen will also be on David Letterman Tonight Promoting When In Rome I’ll have Captures and a Video up hopefully after the show airs tonight so check back.

Gallery Link:

- TV Appearances & Interviews > Good Morning America 1-18-2010

Kristen in in the December 2009 issue of “Viva” magazine. I have added the photoshoot to the gallery. The interview is below!

Kristen Bell doesn’t just walk into a room — she breezes in and immediately fills it up. Not because she’s a big physical presence — after all, she stands only five-foot-one — and not because she’s gregarious — the actress speaks softly and succinctly — but the Michigan native who has undoubtedly become Hollywood’s new “it” girl, strides into the photo shoot high up in the Hollywood Hills, like she owns the place. Wearing Joe’s jeans, Coach embossed print sandals and a pink blazer over a grey loose tee, Bell is definitely savoring her time in the spotlight, looking every inch a Hollywood star, but minus the internal trappings of ego and attitude. In her short time since arriving in Los Angeles, via a New York University Fine Arts degree, Bell landed her breakout role in 2004 as a crime-solving school detective in Veronica Mars, segueing into electric-charging Elle on Heroes, the title character in Forgetting Sarah Marshall and the faceless narrator on Gossip Girl. Usually cast as a younger character rather than her true 29 years, Bell is relishing her new roles in the upcoming movies Couple’s Retreat (with Vince Vaughn) and When In Rome opposite Josh Duhamel and real-life boyfriend Dax Shepherd. “Vince is a comedy powerhouse,” she exclaims of the man who kept her laughing on- and off-camera. “I think laughter is vital, it’s number one in my overall well-being. I even think fart jokes are funny. Laughter provides so much to your emotional and mental health. And you have to be able to laugh at yourself — that’s the key.

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KRISTEN Bell insists it isn’t taboo to go and see and therapist — because it shows that you’re a “strong” person.

The Couples Retreat star, 29, isn’t embarrassed to admit she relies on a shrink.

“I’m a big advocate of therapy, it’s not taboo out here [Hollywood],” she said. “You’re constantly talking about it, referencing your therapist or giving your friend’s the number of your therapist.

“It’s only when you travel a bit out of L.A. that people don’t want to talk about it. They want to keep it hidden, but we don’t need too.

“I’m proud of the fact I see a therapist, it shows you’re a strong person and that you want to grow and change.”

Kristen recently revealed that she likes to play board games with her boyfriend Dax Shepard.

“It’s important to talk about your deepest, darkest fears and feelings,” she told Women’s Health magazine. “Your partner should hear your most embarrassing insecurities, because once you say them out loud, you’ve created a safe zone. A snuggle party can fix anything — it’s true.

“There is almost nothing, barring a natural disaster, that I would let eat into my time at home, playing Scrabble with Dax.” [source]