A Taste:

Radiohead, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson

In The Ugly Truth, Bree Turner’s Joy gets big laughs alongside Katherine Heigl’s neurotic news show producer Abby. Joy grounds Abby, while providing some hilarious perspectives on dating, sex and love. It’s a performance that shows just how talented Turner is.

Coming from the dance world, Turner’s got a very rhythmic acting style. So we sat down with her and talked about some of her favorite music. In this feature, Bree gave us a tour of her playlist.

Check it out below and catch Bree in The Ugly Truth in theaters now!

Bree Turner’s Playlist:

1. Radiohead

I was so into being “indie” about music when I was younger. I would always reject the mainstream [Laughs]. In the mid 90s, Radiohead was it for me. I saw them in a coffee shop in San Francisco in front of 100 people right before The Bends came out. This is what I was doing with my time then—searching out the coolest musical shit. Now, I find myself really wanting to listen to Kelly Clarkson and Pink [Laughs]. I’m not even afraid to admit it. I love pop now. It’s so happy and fun.

2. Kelly Clarkson

She just makes happy, feel-good songs.

3. Pink

4. Ray LaMontagne

I love Ray LaMontagne. When you see him person, he doesn’t look how you think he’s going to look. His performances are so authentic. I’m going to listen to whatever’s authentic.

5. Katy Perry

I jam to that Katy Perry song “Hot N Cold!”

6. Lady GaGa

7. Pearl Jam

Pearl jam is so good. I loved that Into the Wild soundtrack that Eddie Vedder did too.

8. Ryan Saliman

He’s my brother-in-law. It’s the perfect album. I love albums that are all the same vibe. It’s super chill sounds like vintage Tom Petty.

—Rick Florino
07.24.09