But she throws all caution and sweetness to the wind in the outrageous comedy Rat Race. Smart plays Tracy, a woman who joins the race with an uptight laywer (Breckin Meyer) to go after $2 million. Yet, she's a woman scorned--a woman who is handy with a helicopter and who knows how to use it as a weapon of destruction, as well as do anything it takes to get the $2 million.

Hollywood.com caught up with Smart to talk to her about her new movie, what is was like working with the multi-talented cast and most importantly, what she would do for $2 million.

Looks like you guys had a blast making this movie...

Amy Smart: There was such a loving energy on the set--most of the time. Jerry Zucker just set a great tone for the movie. And working with all these amazing actors...they weren't out to prove anything but just have fun and do what they do best. So, I felt challenged to step up my performance and do my best. And I trusted Jerry to bring out the best in me and be happy with the takes we had.

Have you seen It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World?

Smart: Yeah, I have. I think [Rat Race] is similar in format and style, but I find [our movie] much funnier.

How was it working with Breckin again? [the two starred in last year's Road Trip]?

Smart: It was so fun working with him again because you don't have to go through that time of getting to know each other and feeling comfortable. Just popping into a different movie with different characters and circumstances.

You seem to be making a name for yourself in quirky comedies. How would you compare this one to the others?

Smart: This was the first movie with really seasoned comedians. It's not a teen comedy. It has Mr. Bean, Rowan Atkinson. John Cleese, who is such a classic comedian. Jon Lovitz, Cuba Gooding Jr., getting to see him do something different, which was exciting to watch. And my favorite, Whoopi Goldberg. I always loved her work and have always found her to be one of the funniest women alive. So working with her was such a blessing.

Coming from a wacky comedy, what's the craziest thing that happened on the set?

Smart: It's hard to name one. Well, for me, during the helicopter, Breckin had really never seen that side of me before. I literally creeped him out. [Starting to crack up] Watching his true-life reaction was so funny to me. It was hard for me to keep a straight face.

Yes, the maniacal contortions of your face in that scene would be scary to anyone, but coming from the usually sweet nature you have on-screen...

Smart: It was like, "Whoa, lady!"

Ever thought about doing a serious drama?

Smart: I would love to do one. I just sort of take as it comes, and I'm pretty selective. I want to have a good reason for everything I take. And it just so happens that I have two comedies back to back.

O.K., if you weren't already making the big bucks acting, what would you do for $2 million?

Smart: I was just asked that question on CNN's Headline News, and I said I'd skydive naked.

Sure, for $2 million...

Smart: Seriously, for me, I'm a real environmentalist and I volunteer a lot when I'm not working. So, if I were to get $2 million, I would probably want to donate that.

By Kit Bowen, Hollywood.com Staff