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Why Brittany Snow Wanted to Sing Sam Smith in Pitch Perfect 3

Why Brittany Snow Wanted to Sing Sam Smith in Pitch Perfect 3

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YH is backstage at the SweeTARTS Acapellooza Concert with someone who knows a little something about the art of a cappella herself, Ms Brittany Snow! The 'Pitch Perfect' star tells us whether or not she thinks she could ever win a real-life riff-off, plus she teases an upcoming podcast based on her profound Love is Louder movement and how the campaign has impacted her own life for the better!

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Young Hollywood

What's up, Young Hollywood? Reba Wilson here at Acapulza concert. I'm about to head backstage. Let's go. Let's do this. What's up, Young Hollywood? Reba Wilson here backstage at Acapulza with Miss Brittany Snow. What up, y'all? Things are going good. You look so bomb and comfy all at the same time.

Brittany Snow

Oh, thanks. Yeah, it's a new it's this new pajama thing that I I'm I'm all for it. Thanks. I mean, I'm comfortable.

Young Hollywood

So, I want to know in real life, do you think you could potentially win a legit riff off?

Brittany Snow

Absolutely not. No.

Young Hollywood

I love how she was like, absolutely not. No.

Brittany Snow

No, I really couldn't. I'm not a singer. Um I think I am like when I'm drunk or something, but like

Young Hollywood

Everyone's a singer when they're drunk.

Brittany Snow

Yeah, like karaoke or something, but not but not uh in my real life. So, no, I definitely couldn't win a riff off.

Young Hollywood

Oh god. I want to know how's how's how's Miss uh Billy Jean.

Brittany Snow

She's a rescue and uh she's going to be eight actually, and she's she's good, still like little feisty little thing.

Young Hollywood

I know you have like songs for her.

Brittany Snow

I mean, of course, Billie Jean, I I sing to her all the time. But there's an Elton John song that I'm just completely blank.

Young Hollywood

Is it going to be a duet? Billie Jean?

Brittany Snow

Yeah, and yeah, it is. And I say Billie is the best. Billie Billie is the best.

Young Hollywood

So, Pitch Perfect, the franchise is ridiculous. It's through the roof. Now, you guys have covered so many different songs. Is there one song that you're like absolutely in love with right now that you wish that you guys would have been able to cover.

Brittany Snow

Oh, gosh. Um maybe not one specific song, but I feel like we we really missed out on on doing any like Sam Smith or any of those runs. I mean, Esther Dean could have killed that. She she just all the things with this. She does not play around at all.

Young Hollywood

No, she doesn't.

Brittany Snow

And so we sadly we didn't do any Sam Smith, which I wish we would have done.

Young Hollywood

Now can we talk about Love Is Louder?

Brittany Snow

Yeah.

Young Hollywood

Fill us in. Obviously, it's a a great movement. But uh what inspired you to to create it and

Brittany Snow

Yeah, so back in 2010, uh the Jed Foundation and MTV and I, we started this movement that kind of originated from just a place of wanting a group of people to come together and and realize they weren't alone. No matter what, you know, you were going through, whether it was bullying or self-esteem, you didn't have to belong to a certain group in order to feel like your story mattered and there wasn't something that set you apart from anyone else. So, it's a collective of people that really are just, you know, band together to to feel connected and supported. And now we're actually starting up a podcast, which I'm excited about. Talking about hating my voice, that's really going to be something. I might not be listening to

Young Hollywood

You hating your voice. Oh my God. Before we started, she was like, "My voice, I don't like it."

Brittany Snow

I know, but a podcast, I think you have to listen to your voice a lot. So, I don't know what I'm going to do about that. But I feel like my guests hopefully will will talk more than I do.

Young Hollywood

Yeah, sort of kind of. Or maybe you'll just get used to your voice. How about that?

Brittany Snow

I think that's the point of the podcast is having them talk. So, that'll be in my favor.

Young Hollywood

Right, right, right. Fair enough. So, how has um Love Is Louder impacted your life?

Brittany Snow

I think it's one of the best things that I get to do. I think acting and and singing and is so much There's so much passion there and I love it. But it's, you know, kind of an egotistical sort of thing sometimes because you're thinking about yourself. And this is something that I feel I really get to uh give back, but also be a part of something that's way bigger than me. At the end of the day, we're all going through the same thing.

Young Hollywood

So, the fact that you were able to create this movement for a great cause. I love it.

Brittany Snow

Thanks.

Young Hollywood

Hound it. Yeah. Hound it. I could legit talk to you all day. So, freaking good talking to you. Do you want to just like stay?

Brittany Snow

No, seriously, I have so much other stuff to do. But I'm going to There's a lot of candy and crafts here. I'm I'm good. I can just stay right here.

Young Hollywood

Yeah, just stay here and talk. It would be great. I love it. I love it. I will see you guys later. This is Brittany Snow.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Brittany Snow

    Interview subject and 'Pitch Perfect' star

  • Reba Wilson

    Interviewer for Young Hollywood

  • Billie Jean

    Brittany Snow's rescue dog

  • Elton John

    Artist whose song Brittany Snow sings to her dog

  • Sam Smith

    Artist whose music Brittany Snow wished Pitch Perfect covered

  • Esther Dean

    Pitch Perfect cast member mentioned for her singing ability

  • Jed Foundation

    Co-founder of the Love Is Louder movement

  • MTV

    Co-founder of the Love Is Louder movement

FAQ

What is Brittany Snow's opinion on her singing ability?+
Brittany Snow states she is not a singer in real life and believes she could not win a riff-off, only singing when she is drunk or doing karaoke.
What artist did Brittany Snow wish Pitch Perfect had covered?+
Brittany Snow wished the Pitch Perfect cast had covered songs by Sam Smith, mentioning Esther Dean could have killed those runs.
What is the Love Is Louder movement?+
Love Is Louder is a movement started in 2010 by Brittany Snow, the Jed Foundation, and MTV, aimed at connecting people to feel supported and realize they are not alone, especially when dealing with bullying or self-esteem issues.
Is Love Is Louder starting a podcast?+
Yes, Brittany Snow confirms that a podcast for the Love Is Louder movement is being started.
How has the Love Is Louder movement impacted Brittany Snow's life?+
Brittany Snow feels the Love Is Louder movement is one of the best things she gets to do, as it allows her to give back and be part of something bigger than herself, unlike acting or singing which can be more self-focused.

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