After finishing her role on Entourage, Emmanuelle Chriqui took time to reflect on her identity beyond her on-screen persona.
“I had a lot of success with Entourage, but my character was often focused on her appearance and style,” Chriqui, 48, told Us Weekly on Wednesday, July 31, while promoting her new movie Boot Camp. “Once Entourage ended, I had a moment where I realized that there’s more to me than just that.”
Chriqui acknowledged that her role on the HBO series, which spanned seven seasons, was a significant experience, describing it as “a gift and a blessing.” However, she came to understand that she and her character, Sloan McQuewick, were more than just their outward appearances.
“It’s not random that we get the roles we do or that certain aspects of ourselves are highlighted,” she said. “I hope my own experiences have added depth to my work.”
In Entourage, Sloan was introduced in season 2 as a love interest for Kevin Connolly’s character, Eric “E” Murphy. Their relationship was a recurring storyline, and by the end of the 2011 film, Sloan and E were married and had a daughter, Ryan.
Since finishing Entourage, Emmanuelle Chriqui has appeared in various projects, including Superman & Lois and The Mentalist. Currently, she stars in Boot Camp alongside Drew Ray Tanner, Rachel Boudwin, and Rachel Boyd. Chriqui was drawn to this coming-of-age romantic comedy for its empowering message.
“I’m a strong supporter of women’s empowerment and supporting each other,” she said. “Given the challenging times we’re in, it’s more important than ever to create entertainment that offers a moment of joy and positivity.”
Chriqui expressed her gratitude for being part of a project that aims to uplift audiences. She hopes viewers come away with a sense of the strength and potential of women.
“I don’t think girls always realize their own strength or fully embrace it,” she shared. “It’s crucial to love yourself on both your worst and best days and everything in between. This self-acceptance is vital in all aspects of life, including relationships and work. Empowerment should be a constant.”