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some apples don’t just fall far from the tree—they bounce and sparkle and blossom and burst in their own impressive ways. Ever Anderson, the 12-year-old trilingual (English, French, and Russian) daughter of actor Milla Jovovich and director, producer, and screenwriter Paul W.S. Anderson, is the optimistic, fledgling actor and model who’s already etched a number of roles (Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, for instance, and soon-to-be playing the young version of Scarlett Johans- son’s character in Marvel’s Black Widow). Already blazing her own self-assured trail, at 9 Anderson was photographed by Ellen von Unwerth for the cover of Vogue Bambini, and has since been captured by the late Peter Lindbergh, the late Karl Lagerfeld, Mario and Gray Sorrenti, and Mikael Jansson. Like most other kids her age, though, she’s in school learning and burning through her days, saving the make-believe for after the final classroom bell (and homework), and when not studying, she’s caring for her little sisters, one of whom was welcomed to planet Earth only a few weeks ago. With some undisclosed projects anticipated to hit the big screen in the next few months, including a starring role revealed exclusively with Flaunt (hint: that Hollywood symptom of never wanting to grow up in its original tale), life is peachy for Ever Anderson, and the apple’s alright, too. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? Either invisibility, so I could get out of really awkward situa- tions, or the power to make whatever I want come true: I could stop bad things from happening, like global warming, or I could make enough food to end starvation. Oh, and I would stop sexism, too! What do you feel is one of the most important lessons your parents have taught you? To care for yourself and for others. To be engaged and pay attention. When you don’t care you make yourself and others around you miserable and that won’t get you far in life. Also, to succeed, you have to be willing to work hard, and even if you make mistakes along the way, there is always something to be learned from them. What would you say makes you nervous? Failure, pop quizzes, and the dark make me nervous. If I’m go- ing to be totally honest, I’m still scared of the monster under my bed which I KNOW isn’t there, but I’m still scared of it! Can you tell us what about acting intrigued you to continue pursuing it? I like that feeling I get when I’m being someone else. From the first time I got to act in a film, I just loved it. It’s like playing a game—a game that you get to play out with the other actors who are all sharing and pushing you to keep it all going. A lot of kids at my school don’t like role playing anymore, so this is my way to keep playing with other people. How do you feel when you practice Taekwondo? Strong. I feel like I could always protect myself. I always try my best because I’m the only girl in an all-boy class. So I try to beat the boys when we’re sparring. GIRL POWER!! What is the best part of being a big sister? Knowing that there is a best friend that will always be there for you that you’ll see every day at home, even if they annoy you at times! I also like feeling that I’m responsible for my sisters when my parents aren’t home—that I’m the one they look up to. What is something about yourself that readers might find surprising? I’m sort of quick-tempered. I hide it well because I don’t like for anyone to see when I’m upset. My voice is kind of high and I can be pretty girly, but look out because I am a Scorpio and we have a powerful stinger! Another thing I think people might be surprised by is my love for old television shows like I Love Lucy. I can watch an episode of Lucy anytime, it always puts me in a good mood. Most friends my own age see me as this kind of modern kid with blue hair! But the thing is, I love watching black and white movies and TV shows almost every weekend. Describe the best parts and the biggest challenges of being part of a family in the entertainment industry. Growing up on my parents’ sets and watching the way films get made has always excited me. I have always found it cool that my parents work in a world of make-believe. The challeng- ing part is having to prove myself. I feel like when your Mom is an actress and your dad is a director, those are some pretty big shoes to fill. I want to work hard and make my own path so that people don’t only see me as their daughter, but also as someone who has worked for it, and that I really know what I’m doing and it wasn’t just all handed to me. There have al- ready been quite a few projects that I auditioned for where the role went to someone else. That is when my parents remind me to dust myself off and keep working at it if acting is what I really want to do. What advice would you give to other young girls? Never give up! Always challenge yourself, go beyond your limits. Never be afraid of showing who you are. You are more than just another pretty face. Don’t be who you’re not. Try to be your best you. Why did you decide to dye your hair blue versus another color? It wasn’t my choice to dye it blue. It was dyed this color for the film I shot last summer. I love my character in the film. She will forever have a place in my heart. I am her and she is me and that makes it so special because every time I think of blue I think of her. So the color blue is significant to you? Yes! And also I’m a Ravenclaw and their colors are blue and white. When was the last time you felt invincible? Well that’s easy for me to answer. Two days ago when I found out after a month of waiting that I got the part of “Wendy” in Dis- ney’s Peter and Wendy, which is basically the story of Peter Pan!! That’ s incredible! Y ou must be so excited. I am. I just feel like Wendy, the girl that doesn’t ever want to grow up! I wanted this part so bad, it’s all I could think about. How did you find out you had won the role of Wendy? I was having a sleepover at my best friend’s house when my parents called me on FaceTime. My mom asked if I was alone, so I took myself into a closet where I could have some privacy. My mom stared at me for a long moment with a very serious face and then broke into a huge smile and said, ‘YOU GOT THE PART!’ I screamed at the top of my lungs, and my best friend immediately knew why I was so excited. I worked really hard perfecting my British accent and I can’t wait to start film- ing. I’ll be shooting all summer. Have you shared it with anyone else? Everyone in my family knows and there is a teacher at school who knew that I was up for the role, so I told her. And now I have told you. A Flaunt exclusive!! Can you tell us how a sunset makes you feel? Sad to know that the day’s going away, but also happy that there’s a new day coming. 128