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By Rachel
April 29, 2008 - 5:28 AM

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation's Marg Helgenberger (Catherine Willows) likes a role she can sink her teeth into.

"I gravitate toward edgier material because it suits my nature," Helgenberger told Viva Magazine. "I think bad girls are always more fun to play than good girls. I think complicated people are more fun to play than someone who falls into this stereotype of the good wife or supportive girlfriend. I feel an affinity for people who have been through hardships but are able to keep going. My mom has always looked on the bright side of life and I respect that type of person."

When it comes to the stigma against aging women in Hollywood, Helgenberger said, "I don't really feel the pressure. I certainly want to look the best I possibly can. I've always been a disciplined and motivated person; that's part of my Midwestern values. But you have to work with what you've got and grow older gracefully." She also said that "remaining open minded is very important for keeping a youthfulness about you. Retaining the ability to listen and not ducking out on belief. I continue to work on just reserving judgment about anything and anyone. I think it's happier not only for you, but for the world, instead of attaching a judgment to everything."

Onscreen and off, Helgenberger said she sees herself as "loyal, hardworking and I like to think of myself as fun." Being back to work on CSI is "awesome" according to the actress. "We're like family." She went on to say that's rare in the entertainment industry. "I think when you get into this business, you're taking a risk, knowing that a job can be over at any time. CSI is one of the few that's had an incredibly long life. I never forget how fortunate I am. Maybe I have my own guardian angel. I'd like to think it's my dad or my grandmother, his mother. It's nice to know they're watching out for me."

The original article can be read at VivaMagazine.com.

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