Nikki Reed keeps close to gal pal Michelle Trachtenberg as they attend the Blackberry Torch from AT&T U.S. Launch Party in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (August 11).

The 22-year-old actress, in a Sea leopard print dress and Brian Atwood “Maniac” nude heels, caught up with JJJ on the red carpet to chat about her upcoming projects and being a part of DoSomething.org’s School Supply Drive. Check it:

On directing Sage’s new music video: “It was lovely. It’s definitely the direction I want to go in. There are so many things I want to do besides acting so I’m happy it received a lot of positive feedback. I didn’t have a lot of money on that one and hoping to have more opportunities!”

On working on Catch .44: “Fantastic! [Bruce Willis] and Forest Whittaker are such sweethearts in that movie!”

On working with DoSomething and Staples: “It’s really close to my heart because I didn’t grow up with a lot of money, so it’s important to give back to kids that are less fortunate.”

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