"True Blood" Star Janina Gavankar: The Complex Interview, Gallery, and Video

True Blood’s newest shape-shifter talks mind control and undead romance in our game of “Would You Rather...” Plus, a behind-the-scenes video of Janina's creepy graveyard visit.

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True Blood’s newest shape-shifter talks mind control and undead romance in our game of “Would You Rather...” Plus, a behind-the-scenes video of Janina's creepy graveyard visit.

This feature appears in Complex's June/July 2011 issue.

I’d rather live forever than have one more week to live.

I want to see what technology’s going to be like in a few hundred years, if the human race hasn’t completely obliterated itself by then. I’m hoping for teleportation, so I don’t have to deal with jet lag, and I’ll probably be the first person to sign up to have a phone implanted in my hand.

I’d rather be Sookie’s best friend than Snooki’s best friend.

Sookie [Anna Paquin’s character on True Blood] is a badass. She’s a little Southern ass-kicker who can run with any supernatural being. The only thing that’s supernatural about Snooki is her tan.

I’d rather control someone than be controlled.

I’d make them do the laundry and shop for groceries so I could play video games. I’ve had zero time to play video games as of late, so I really miss them. I’m so behind that it’s embarrassing, especially for someone who calls herself a “gamer.”

I’d rather shape-shift into Banksy than any other celebrity.

I could finally know who he is, and I could make amazing street art and get away with it. I’d dress up as an old man and put my paintings up and see how long they last.

I’d rather have gay marriage legalized than marijuana.

It’s ridiculous that people aren’t allowed to love who they love, have families, and have the same life as straight people. It’s infuriating. I’ve had gay friends my entire life, and I’ve seen them have to deal with it. It’s a basic human right that should not even be debatable.

I’d rather be with Dracula than the Wolfman.

I think, at least in mythology and lore, it seems as if Dracula is more in control of his emotions and his craziness. He’s smart and he has great taste and style. You know what? I’d be afraid that I’d be allergic to the Wolfman.

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ADDITIONAL CREDITS:
Shot on location at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. (STYLING) Joleen Garnett. (HAIR) Irene Urias. (MAKEUP) Tsipporiah Liebman. FIRST IMAGE: Dress by Courtney Capretta / Earrings & bracelet by Broken English Jewelry. SECOND IMAGE: Shirt by Reiss / Shorts by J Brand / Leather jacket by All Saints / Shoes by Guiseppe Zanotti / Necklace & rings by Broken English Jewelry. THIRD IMAGE: Dress by Christoforos Kotentos / Shoes by Guiseppe Zanotti / Earrings by Left Turn Jewelry. FOURTH IMAGE: Dress by Camilla & Marc / Necklace by Left Turn Jewelry / Rings by Broken English Jewelry. FIFTH IMAGE: Bodysuit by Tsubi / Pants by Courtney Capretta / Shoes by Jimmy Choo / Jewelry by Broken English Jewelry. SIXTH IMAGE: Sweater by All Saints / Jeans by GStar / Shoes by Guiseppe Zanotti / Jewelry by Broken English.

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