Interview with Gypsy Sister Annie Williams

Carl Hose: How did you come to be involved in the Gypsy Sister series and did you watch it before you did?

Annie Williams: Of course I watched! I will ALWAYS support my sister Kayla and the rest of my family! I was actually on TLC's My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding and they filmed my wedding! After that me and my family made guest appearances on other episodes. After that, TLC offered my sister and our cousins a spin-off, which gave life to Gypsy Sisters. I made appearances during the first season. After season one, TLC asked if I would be interested in becoming a cast member! And well, I guess the rest is history! 

CH: How aware are you when you're filming the show? Are you conscious of how you act and do you try to modify it for the cameras or are you just yourself?

AW: Yes sir! I am very aware of what's going on when we are filming! I am very conscious of what's happening, however, I can't be modified and I won't be! 

CH: How do you balance your personal life with your celebrity as a Gypsy Sister?

AW: I don't even know where to begin with this one! To be honest, from the beginning I had no clue how big our show would become, so I didn't really think about it, but now, I just have to learn as I go, and you know, so far it's going pretty good! 

CH: Do you run into a lot of people that recognize you from the show, and if so, how do you handle being approached in public places?

AW: Yep! It's like everywhere we go now! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE IT, but I still can't believe it's real life or that's it's actually happening to me! I know that the fans give us this chance, so I speak,

and take pictures with everyone! 

CH: You're active on social media. Do you prefer Facebook or Twitter, and how important is the relationship with your fans through these outlets?

AW: Both! I love being able to keep our fans updated with what's going on! It give us a chance to be ourselves and stay connected with them! 

CH: How do you feel about watching yourself on TV?

AW: Its funny! But I still find it weird seeing myself on TV! I still pinch myself every now and again to make sure it's real life! But again, I wouldn't change it for nothing! 

CH: Which of the other girls do you spend the most time with away from the show? Is there one that you seem to be in tune with more than the others?

AW: Of course my sister Kayla! We are attached at the hip! We can never go too long not talking or being away from one another! 

CH: How serious are you about gypsy tradition, particularly some of the superstitions gypsies believe in?

AW: Very serious! It's my life and my culture! It's what I have known my whole life! And yes, the superstitions are some of the most important to me, lol! You best believe I'm not playing with that! 

CH: What is your favorite and least favorite part of being on Gypsy Sisters?

AW: Beingaway from my family sometimes, and the long hours, can be difficult, but getting to make all of these memories and traveling with the family and my girls make it all worth it! And the love and support from our loyal fans make me wake up and say ok, lets do this!

CH: Do you have a favorite episode?

AW: The entire NOLA TRIP! It was flawless!! It was an experience I will NEVER forget!! Don't forget the fireballs! 

CH: Now some fan stuff. What is your favorite color, favorite flower, favorite food, and favorite TV show?

AW: My favorite color is pink! I love the pink rose ! I love my steak and potatoes! I'm a country girl! 

GYPSY SISTERS of course! But I watch a lot! Survivor! Sons of Anarchy! Big brother! And Nashville! Gotta give my friends over at Welcome to Myrtle Manor a shout! I LOVE THAT SHOW! 

CH: What can fans look for,from you in the near future?

AW: A LOT! We have a lot going on right now and you will just have to stay tuned for what's next! 

We have a Gypsy Sisters Holiday Special Premiering on TLC in the US on Dec. 11th at 9/8c. The Holiday special will Premiere in the UK on Dec. 17th at 9pm on TLC UK! 

Also, Kayla, Mellie and I will be in Charlotte NC on Dec 6th for Charlottes Gets F*#%* Weird The Billionaires Apparel's 4th Anniversary hosted by Get F*#%* Weird! Doors open at 9pm and we will be hanging out, signing autographs, taken pictures and partying with all of you! Don't forget to get your tickets today! Ticket information can be found on all of our Twitter and Facebook!  Hope to see you in Charlotte Getting Weird with your favorite gypsy girls!

CH: Thank you for talking with me, Annie.

AW: No, thank you for talking with me! Had a blast with this interview! 

Don't forget - Don't mess with me or my Gypsy Sisters!

Don't forget to check out some behind the scene and bonus scenes of #GypsySisters at tlc.com! 

Also follow me on Social Media for updates, events, and everything else!

 Visit  http://www.gypsyliciousbykayla.com to get the latest news and purchase your own Gypsy Sisters stuff.

Twitter: @anniejohnston12

Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Annie-Williams/298078830397377

Don't forget to checkout Kayla's new YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/GypsyliciousByKayla

Interview with Gypsy Sister Mellie Stanley

Carl Hose: Can you remember how you were first approached with the idea of doing your own show, Gypsy Sisters, and what did you think of the idea?

Mellie Stanley: We were offered the spin off after our family done a couple of episodes of TLC's My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding. I thought it sounded fun! 

CH: In a season of, if I'm not mistaken, My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding, you were stripping and Nettie showed up where you worked. It was pretty clear that was more upsetting to you than if it had been anyone else. Why?

MS: Because that's my Sister! I just didn't want her there! That actually happened on the first season of Gypsy Sisters! 

CH: You've come a long way since those days. What have been some of the biggest challenges in overcoming that part of your past? Do you feel you have to justify it or do you simply see it as a part of your past better left behind?

MS: I have come A LONG ways! But my past will always be there. I just had to learn some lessons! And yes, it's definitely my past, and I'm not looking back! 

CH: You've been called the black sheep of the family. Do you feel that is an accurate way to describe you? Is that the way you see yourself?

MS: In the beginning, YES! But the tides are turning! At that point I was because I was doing EVERYTHING I should not have been doing! 

CH: What is the most satisfying part of doing the Gypsy Sisters show for you?

MS: The time that it gives me to spend with Little Richard and the rest of my drama filled crazy family! But most importantly, I am in a better situation to take care of myself and Lil Richard! The experiences we have been able to experience so far make it all worth it! 

CH: Do you see a downside in the celebrity status the show has brought you?

MS: Nope! And let me tell you why! The way I see it, some will love me and some will hate me. I accepted that long ago. I may be seen as a "celebrity," but I'm still just the simple crazy girl that I have always been! 

CH: It's pretty clear to anyone who follows you how important baby Richard is to you. How do you balance being a single mother with the show's schedule?

MS: LITTLE RICHARD is and always will be my number 1 priority! I was filming before I got pregnant. So honestly, I just had to learn how to adjust to the scheduling of being a single mom and the scheduling of filming! To put it simple, I knew it had to be done, so I learned how to just do it. So far I can't complain! 

CH: Do you ever feel pressured to act a certain way on social media because you are so much in the spotlight?

MS: No! Because whether I'm filming or behind a computer or just shopping at the mall, I'm always Mellie! So honestly, what you see is what ya get with me! 

CH: What is one thing fans don't know about you that you'd like them to know?

MS: When I was a kid growing up I thought I wanted to be a lawyer! I NEVER thought in a MILLION YEARS that I would be on TV and have a show about my family! 

CH: What is your favorite, food, favorite color, and you favorite song? 

MS: I love Italian! Especially pizza! I like the color blue. I like everything when it comes to music! But right now I'm really liking Iggy Azaleas Black Widow! She tweeted about our show Gypsy Sisters not long ago! I think she is awesome! 

CH: Any special Mellie Stanley projects coming up fans should know about?

MS: YES! Lots of things are in the works! We have a Gypsy Sisters Holiday Special Premiering on TLC in the US on Dec. 11th at 9/8c. The Holiday special will Premiere in the UK on Dec. 17th at 9pm on TLC UK! 

Also, Kayla Annie and I will be in Charlotte NC on Dec 6th for Charlottes Gets F*#%* Weird The Billionaires Apparel's 4th Anniversary Event hosted by Get F*#%* Weird! Doors open at 9pm and we will be hanging out, signing autographs, taken pictures and partying with all of you! Don't forget to get your tickets today! Ticket information can be found on all of our Twitter and Facebooks!  Hope to see you in Charlotte Getting Weird with your favorite gypsy girls! 

Don't forget to check out some behind the scene and bonus scenes of #GypsySisters at tlc.com! 

Also follow me on Social Media for updates, events, and everything else!

 Visit  http://www.gypsyliciousbykayla.com to get the latest news and purchase your own Gypsy Sisters stuff.

Twitter: @iAmGypsyMellie

Instagram: MellieBaby25

Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mellie-Stanley/1538089499739935

 Don't forget to checkout Kayla's new YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/GypsyliciousByKayla

Interview with Gypsy Sister Kayla Williams

Carl Hose: How do your start in reality TV? Did you do anything before the Gypsy Sisters?

Kayla Williams: Well, I was on a few episodes of TLC's My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding and the network approached me and the other girls about a possible spinoff and here were are today! And could not be happier! 

Carl Hose: Only one of the girls on the show is your sister. The other three are cousins. Would you describe your relationship with them as more sister like due to the time you spend together on the show?

KW: Yes! We have always been extremely close and because of that they have always been more like sisters than cousins! 

CH: During the last season your husband and you went through some serious stuff. Is that all behind you and can you say if you two are together or not?

KW: At this time I would rather not say, but I will say stay tuned....

CH: Do you have siblings other than Annie, and what do they think about you on the show?

KW: Yes, they are all back in North Carolina! And, yes, they love that I'm happy doing what I love! As long as I'm happy, they are happy! 

CH: You're extremely active on the social media scene, with Facebook and Twitter in particular. It's pretty easy for fans to keep up with you. How important is it to you that you keep in touch with fans?

KW: EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO ME! I know that it's because of all the fans that I am where I am today! Without them we don't have a show! So I can't leave them hanging! The fans have become a part of my family! 

CH: Of all the girls on the show, you seem to be the most grounded in what is perceived to be the gypsy lifestyle. How important are those traditions to you?

KW: Some of them are extremely important to me! However, some of them have to GO! 

CH: How difficult is it to juggle your role as a mother and celebrity? Do your kids enjoy seeing mom the TV star or are they used to it?

KW: Sometimes it can be challenging, but we are learning to slowly embrace the change! But I wouldn't change it for nothing! And of course they love seeing mom on TV, but to my kids I'm not a celebrity, I'm still just mom! 

CH: What is your favorite episode or what has been your favorite memory from the show thus far?

KW: To be honest my favorite episode and moments is when we decided to take the trip down New Orleans! I found myself again in NOLA. And we had such an AMAZING time! Would love to go back! 

CH: Do you watch every episode of the show?

KW: Of course! I actually started this season live tweeting and answering questions through Facebook and Instagram throughout each episode! The fans and I have a blast!! And it's always fun reliving those moments again! 

CH: What do you do away from filming Gypsy Sisters? What do you like to do to forget about the show?

KW: I go back to life without the cameras! I catch up with everyone and try to stay busy! We are always doing something! Events, meet and greets and other things! 

CH: I know you,have a line of clothing called #GypsyliciousByKayla. Tell us about developing the line and how people can get their hands on it?

KW: Yes! I am REALLY excited about this new project! It's still all pretty new to me and I'm still learning my way! But it's definitely coming along! I am involved 100% with all the designing and the whole nine yards! But to order for now you just have to get in touch with my manager Dustin! You can reach him at dustinpopebookings@gmail.com and get your #GypsyliciousByKayla products! 

CH: What can fans look forward to with the Gypsy Sisters and you personally?

KW: LOTS of FUN, SAD and MEMORABLE moments, and of course MUCH MORE DRAMA and BLING! 

And of course me and the girls will be back On Dec. 11th, 2014 on TLC at 9/8c for our very new Gypsy Sisters Holiday Special! So make sure to tune in! 

Holiday Special will Premiere in the UK on Dec. 17th at 9pm on TLC UK!

Also, Annie, Mellie and I will be in Charlotte NC on Dec 6th for Charlottes Gets F*#%* Weird The Billionaires Apparel's 4th Anniversary hosted by Get F*#%* Weird! Doors open at 9pm and we will be hanging out, signing autographs, taken pictures and partying with all of you! Don't forget to get your tickets today! Ticket information can be found on all of our Twitter and Facebooks!  Hope to see you in Charlotte Getting Weird with your favorite gypsy girls!

CH: Now some fan questions. What is your favorite color, favorite flower, favorite food, and your favorite TV show?

KW: I LOVE Pink! I love roses and I can't resist Japanese food! Right now I watch a lot of things! But my favorites are: of course Gypsy Sisters! I also really Like: Welcome To Myrtle Manor, Big Brother, Nashville and can't forget my main girl Here Comes Honey Boo Boo! 

CH: Thanks for talking with me, Kayla.

KW: No, thank you for taking the time with me! I had a blast discussing these moments with you!   

A Message From Kayla to the Fans: 

Thank you guys so much for all the continued and loyal support since DAY 1! You guys make these opportunities possible! Thanks for all the shout outs, follows, retweets, favorites and likes! It means the world to me! Don't forget to always stay true to you!

Visit  http://www.gypsyliciousbykayla.com to get the latest news and purchase your own Gypsy Sisters stuff.

Don't forget to check out some behind the scene and bonus scenes of #GypsySisters at tlc.com! 

Also follow me on Social Media for updates, events, and everything else!

 Visit  http://www.gypsyliciousbykayla.com to get the latest news and purchase your own Gypsy Sisters stuff.

Twitter: @KWilliams_Gypsy

Instagram: KaylaWilliams00

Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kayla-Williams/619115041537670

Don't forget to checkout Kayla's new YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/GypsyliciousByKayla