Avantika doesn’t believe in having regrets, and by the sound of her packed schedule, it’s clear she’s only looking in one direction—forward. The NYC-based actor and Columbia student keeps herself busy, hopping between sets, premieres, and library study sessions with so much ease that it seems supernatural. Coming off a starring role in Mindy Kaling ’s Hulu comedy Not Suitable for Work this summer, and a Toronto-set episode of W Hotels’ Hotel Tales series that debuted during the Toronto International Film Festival, the star just wrapped the thirteenth season of American Horror Story , where she plays young witch Ophelia alongside supermodel and fellow Coven-inductee Alex Consani . After the finale, she took a quick break from the buzz to tackle our questionnaire , giving us the rundown on her Reddit search history, prized possessions, and best break-up coping mechanisms.
The man making my smoothie at the deli didn’t put the extra from the blender in a side cup. I’m paying four extra dollars for a singular scoop of protein. Please give me all of it.
What’s the most expensive mistake you’ve made?
Time is money, so arguably the most expensive mistake I made was the first boy I fell in love with. I probably wasted away a lot of mornings. Really fun, wonderful mistake though! No regrets, ever.
“Non-heated, underrated yoga classes in New York reddit.”
What’s something in your home you’d never get rid of?
My hyper-realistic miniature bunny named Steve. A Time magazine cover from January 24, 2005 that says “They Just Won’t Grow Up .” A Polaroid of my mom oiling my dad’s hair.
I probably argued with my dad about something ridiculous and then proceeded to gossip with him for the hour after.
Starting crafts and never finishing them.
What’s something you pretend not to care about?
I care about everything deeply, and it’s very apparent. I’ve never successfully pretended to not care.
Roasted carrots and beets. My oven broke.
I haven’t even considered this question because I’m often wondering: how do I not fall asleep?
I met John Waters yesterday. That was pretty surreal.
I cancelled on a first date, and spent four hours at the library instead.
I go to a different country. Cry on a beach or in the mountains or in a cottage for a couple of weeks, and then move on.
How do you know it’s time to leave a party?
Nap, dance, wash my hair, or go to hot yoga.
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