Currently on screen as a single mom coping with the death of her estranged father as well as a precocious teen in PEOPLE LIKE US, ELIZABETH BANKS continues to reach for new and diverse roles. One of Hollywood’s most sought after and versatile actresses, BANKS has gone from notable appearances in ZACK & MIRI MAKE A PORNO, SEABISCUIT and TV’s 30 ROCK to playing Effie Trinket in the mega-popular THE HUNGER GAMES franchise. An experienced veteran of stage, screen and television, BANKS is happy with the choices she’s made and, during our recent interview, she talked about how happy she is to be so well received by the hard-core fans of THE HUNGER GAMES. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR FOR AUDIO)

PEOPLE LIKE US opens in theaters June 29th