Bello's very Philly

MARIA Bello also stars with Liam Neeson, Olivia Wilde, James Franco and Mila Kunis in the upcoming "Third Person," the new ensemble drama from writer/director Paul Haggis ("Crash").

When we spoke to Wilde about her new film, "Rush," we asked her about Bello:

"She's the real deal," Wilde said. "When I got welcomed into the philanthropic community of Hollywood, or the activist community, I should say, she was like team captain and a real badass. She goes for it. We started working in Haiti around the same time and she's really inspired me by sticking to it. She means what she says and I think her acting is so bold. Everything about her is bold. That's a good word for Maria.

"She's very Philly. Don't f--- with Maria."

- Howard Gensler