Amber Heard as Baja Miller in Never Back Down Credit: Summit Entertainment

Gorgeous, blonde actress Amber Heard impressed in the big screen version of Friday Night Lights, as a young Charlize Theron in North Country and she appeared alongside Justin Timberlake in Alpha Dog. Amber has a twisted horror flick coming out called All the Boys Love Mandy Lane and, this week, stars in Never Back Down as the unhappy high school girlfriend of a cocky fighter until she perks up on meeting new guy in town Sean Faris.

In our Beverly Hills interview, we found Amber to be amazingly candid and honest about her opinions on high school, what it's like to hide your intelligence and rely on looks to get a guy and how reading helped her escape as a teen. The actress looked very Hollywood glam in her champagne-colored, Nicole Miller pencil skirt and a silky, beige top embellished with beading. Amber's pulled-back updo made her look like a sleek, retro Hitchcock blonde. Despite looking gorgeous, she was honest enough to share that, hey, she got no sleep the night before!

TeenHollywood: How are you?

Amber: I'm good but I'm working off of no sleep so bear with me. I filmed all night and got off at nine this morning.

TeenHollywood: What are you filming?

Amber: I'm filming a movie called The Stepfather directed by Nelson McCormick. I literally filmed until nine this morning. I'm saying 'thank goodness for the hair and make-up team' [laughs].