This episode is a big turning point for Jamie — Aunt Bellamy throws her out and she hooks up with Kip and Alex. How did you react when you read the script?
Juno Temple
I definitely didn’t see all of that coming! I really didn’t expect Bellamy to kick her out. I thought she would be there for Jamie, would continue to be an ally against her mother. Not only is Jamie heartbroken after this happens, she has nowhere to go, and I think that makes her put even more walls up. She doesn’t want to turn up at Kip’s place, she doesn’t want to rely on him — she wants to fend for herself.
Also, they haven’t yet committed to being boyfriend and girlfriend. They’re more like lovers so moving in with him pushes her into a relationship she’s not prepared to have. She really likes Kip, but Jamie knows he’s her golden ticket at American Century. What happens if you fuck it up?