'Housewife' Lisa Wu Hartwell 'Unveils' Her Pink

By Maggie Coughlan Posted Mar 19th 2010 12:58PM

On 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta,' Lisa Wu Hartwell is best known for her business-savvy mindset and bubbly personality. But now she's taking a step back from the weekly drama on 'Housewives' to join forces with 'Unveil Your Pink,' a fundraiser to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a breast cancer research organization. Lisa spoke to PopEater about why breast cancer research is close to her heart, and also opened up about what to expect on the new season of 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' and her advice for Sandra Bullock and Jesse James.

On getting involved with 'Unveil Your Pink' and Susan G. Komen for the Cure: Tammy Reid, a friend of mine, is doing the auction portion of the fundraiser. She reached out to me and said, 'Lisa, I think it'd be great for you to be a part of this.' I thought it was an honor, so I'm glad to be here.

On why breast cancer research is close to her heart: I have a close friend that is going through it right now. Early detection is key. So many people think that they can wait until they're 40, but it's too late, they can be in stage 3. If you get yearly check ups, you might catch something, especially if you have a history of it in your family. It's just so important, early detection, and I think a lot of people don't know that.

Of all the charities she could work with, why 'Unveil Your Pink' and Susan G. Komen for the Cure: I have a girlfriend that's going through it right now. She's a very close friend of mine and when it hits close to home, it just kind of shakes you a little bit. Like, that could be me. I'm all about empowering women. I just love women who are resilient, that keep going although they've been given this report, they keep fighting.

On Sandra Bullock's husband, Jesse James', alleged infidelity: I hate to give advice about other people's marriages, especially if you don't know the background. It's a private time and if that's something they're going through -- my prayers are with them. Hopefully it's not true. Sometimes people blow things out of proportion. Oh my God, I've read things about myself and I'm like, 'My God! That's not even how that happened.'

On putting her baby plans on hold: I'm actually doing a film! A major motion picture has cast me to do martial arts in the film. I believe Jeff Goldblum is in the film; there's a few other high profile actors in the film as well. I'm going to be flying across someone's screen. [Laughs] I'll be shooting in June.

On the next season of 'Real Housewives': I heard that there was gonna be another housewife. I have not met her ... I don't think I've met her. We don't really know who it is! I think she's just gonna show up to the set and we'll be like 'OK.' We don't know yet, but we start filming in a couple weeks. I'm sure they'll be a lot of entertainment for you and drama!

On donating to charitable cause even during a troublesome economy: I believe that when you give you receive, I really do. I believe that you sow your seeds and you'll reap them. I do believe in that. I believe in karma. I believe that you can't receive if your hand is closed. I believe if you're a little more giving then people will open up their hearts to you and be a little bit more giving to you as well.

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Friday 19 March

By Lindi

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oh my, now you'll have Lisa's head exploding thinking she is somebody....no, she isn't... out of all the houswife shows the ATL ones are trash,trash,trash....you can't buy class

By papam11

Housewives of........? Wasn't it "Seinfeld" who came up with the original idea of a show about NOTHING? I particularly liked the woman from NJ who says her husband is sort of an "entrepreneur", they live in a mansion, yet the building that houses his office looks like a rundown 15x15 foot box. Let's see--a big bucks guy, in NJ who's office looks like an old corner variety store. Hmmmm!

Saturday 20 March

By justine

I agree. Mobsters all the way. Then he breaks out of his pocket stacks of hundred dollar bills to pay the movers in their new huge mansion. Something is illegal in Jersey and its not just the Jerseyshore kids!

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