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Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rarely Seen ‘90s Iconic 'It Girl' Looks Unrecognizable in Recent Interview
Rarely Seen '90s Iconic 'It Girl' Looks Unrecognizable in Recent Interview originally appeared on Parade. After staying largely out of the public eye, Tara Reid made a stunning return to the red carpet, and fans couldn't be more thrilled to see the beloved actress back where she belongs. The 49-year-old star appeared at the screening to promote her latest project – marking not only her return to acting but her debut as a producer. Reid, who became the ultimate '90s "It Girl" through her iconic roles in and later the franchise, looked radiant as she opened up about her most challenging role yet. The Wyckoff, New Jersey native was refreshingly honest about the intense emotional journey the film required, admitting it took her six months to recover from the demanding performance. Speaking about her preparation process, Reid revealed the profound impact of the role: "This movie was the hardest I've ever done in my life. It actually took me at least six months to kind of get back together again. It's the darkest I ever had to go to, you know?" Her vulnerability and honesty during the interview struck a chord with fans, who flooded social media with supportive messages. Comments ranged from former classmates sharing memories of her kindness to fans celebrating her beauty and resilience. Many emphasized how wonderful it was to see her back in the spotlight, with one fan writing, "Glad you're back girl, you're so beautiful." 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 What makes Reid's return particularly meaningful is her evolution from actress to producer. Taking on both roles in "Dr. Quarantine" represents a significant career milestone, showcasing her growth and determination in an industry that can be notoriously challenging for women. The actress has always been known for her genuine, down-to-earth personality, and that authenticity shone through during her interview. Her willingness to discuss the emotional toll of demanding roles demonstrates the depth and commitment she brings to her fans who grew up watching Reid light up screens in the late '90s and early 2000s, seeing her return to red carpets feels like welcoming back an old friend. Her appearance serves as a beautiful reminder that some stars never lose their sparkle – they just choose when to shine. Rarely Seen '90s Iconic 'It Girl' Looks Unrecognizable in Recent Interview first appeared on Parade on Jul 28, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
Harpers Bazaar Arabia
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Harpers Bazaar Arabia
Still Super: Helena Christensen Is The Harper's Bazaar Arabia July/August 2025 Cover Star
Helping define one of the most romanticised, referenced and high-octane eras of all time, Helena Christensen has already made history. Her story? Still very much being written… Few things feel quite as surreal as corresponding on email with someone whose face has been etched into your cultural memory for as long as you can remember – not just a model on screens and magazine covers, but an icon. A woman whose beauty didn't just define a decade, but helped shape the very notion of what it meant to be captivating. With her luminous eyes, chiseled cheekbones and unmistakable smoulder, Helena Christensen became a global obsession in the '90s – a muse to photographers like Herb Ritts and Peter Lindbergh, a Victoria's Secret Angel before the term became common currency, and the unforgettable star of Chris Isaak's Wicked Game video, where her image was forever scorched into pop culture history. Once the date is set, we meet on a WhatsApp video call; again, utterly surreal. Helena appears on screen, shower-fresh with wet hair and explains, laughing, 'I've just had my hair coloured,' before shaking her head to show me the auburn- brown colour. In her 50s, she's as compelling as ever – more so even. And yes, she's beautiful, but there's so much more to Helena; her life and her career that's less often spotlighted. She was a founding partner and creative director of the ultra- cool Nylon magazine in the late '90s, has always been a committed philanthropist, and is the driving force behind a range of creative projects spanning photography, interior design collaborations, and her role as creative director for the niche fragrance house strangelove NYC. She's also quietly redefined what a traditional career path can look like – particularly for women, over the course of their lives. If anyone knows how to navigate the shifting seasons of fashion and life with grace and authenticity, it's Helena Christensen. Helena's entry into modelling was as serendipitous as it was cinematic. Born in Copenhagen to a Danish father (who sadly passed away in 2023) and Peruvian mother, she won Miss Denmark at just 18, which propelled her onto the international stage and led to a spot in the 1988 Miss Universe pageant, and her being recognised as a model to watch. But modelling wasn't her actual goal: 'My initial reason for taking the chance on modelling was because I figured, if I'm lucky, I'll get to travel and work with photographers, which is what I really wanted to do. Instead of learning about photography by reading about it, I can actually live it. Not in my wildest dreams could I have imagined that I would, as a 20-year-old, start working with photographers like Peter Lindbergh, Richard Avedon and Irving Penn. I was in the best photography school – it was a first-hand, intimate personal education. For many years I saw my modelling career as a way to get into photography, then with time, I that being a model is not just about posing and wearing clothes and I started actually enjoying the creative aspect of it.' After moving to Paris in 1991 to pursue modelling full time, her striking features and unmistakable presence had caught the eye of industry titans. By the early '90s, Helena was a fixture on the best covers, a regular on the world's most prestigious runways, and a defining member of the original 'Supers' – a generation of models as instantly recognisable as any A-list actress. Her singular beauty – aquamarine eyes, sculpted features, and an ability to shift effortlessly from sultry to soft – made her unforgettable, but it was the magnetic energy she brought to every image that truly set her apart. Alongside Naomi, Linda, Christy and Cindy, Helena helped usher in a new era in fashion – one where models weren't simply mannequins, but cultural icons. She walked for Chanel, Versace, and Valentino, and fronted campaigns for Revlon and Victoria's Secret. But unlike many of her peers, Helena often side-stepped the limelight, cultivating a quieter, more enigmatic presence that only deepened her allure. She looks back on that time fondly. 'Entering the whole supermodel era was exciting. I started working with incredibly iconic designers and having that first-hand experience being fitted by talented seamstresses who would build and create these dream pieces directly on your body.' But the work was gruelling too; 'I have to stand for four hours, not move and with needles literally poking into me. I was so young but knew I was lucky to work with so many incredible designers. It really is such an incredible career because there is this whole universe you can explore; the cultural side, the languages you speak or will learn to speak, all the different countries you visit, the history you learn about.' It was her presence in that Wicked Game video – barefoot in black lace, slow-dancing on a volcanic beach in 1990 – that catapulted her to cultural icon status far beyond fashion. That smouldering performance became one of the most enduring images of the decade, a visual shorthand for sensuality. But even at the peak of her fame, Helena kept an element of mystery. How did she navigate those pressures? 'I just had a really good time in my 20s… and in my 30s and 40s,' she laughs. 'But if something doesn't feel right immediately, your body knows. I think my whole career is based on that. My whole life, too. I wasn't really someone who planned far ahead or made these big decisions. I kind of just floated along but was really connected to how I felt deep down in my stomach.' That connection to her own instincts is one of the many qualities that helped her navigate the industry and her incredible career. Finding her own ways to cope with stress and pressure over the years, she says: 'I've realised that there are so many ways you can focus and concentrate, and it doesn't have to be actual meditation. I love organising and tidying and when I do that I completely focus on that and I'm in a different headspace. But wild swimming and being in any body of water is the biggest healer in my life.' One of the things that's given her creative joy and respite over the years is property in upstate New York. 'It's a little old farm in the mountains that I got and renovated when Mingus her son was like six years old. He was growing up in a crazy intense city and I really wanted him to have nature too. We spent so much of his childhood there and I still go all the time.' Her private life has always been just that – private. But when she speaks about love and family, there's a quiet openness that hints at the depth beneath the surface. She's had high-profile relationships in the past, including with actor Norman Reedus, with whom she shares her son, Mingus, 25, who happens to be with her right now. She introduces us, and compliments his new haircut, before he leaves. 'I always made sure we spent so much time in nature when he was growing up. He would literally beg me to go outside, saying 'Can we go to the forest? Can we go find snakes and lizards?' I'm the same way. I think your passions and joys are often passed on naturally to your child. But it's also important that they become their own person and detach from you — it's all part of the process. But it's so freaking cool to have a person in your life that when they're a child you really feel like their mum, but then when they get older they become this cool person that you hang out with. Once in a while you forget that you created them. But then when it hits you that you actually did, it feels so surreal and amazing.' Having a parent who is that famous, that recognisable and that written about must have been a curious experience for a child. 'Whatever you do is your job. If you're a fireman, then the child grows up with that. If you're a doctor, the child grows up with that. There's lots of interesting conversations coming out of any job that you do. We definitely had a good laugh about it and he's seen both of us work really hard. He's also seen what we have done with it and how we have expanded that into other, completely different avenues.' Helena tells me about how tight-knit her, Mingus and her mother are; 'If we're in the same city we like to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner together. It's almost like we can't be apart when we are nearby. I think when you come from both Denmark and Peru, there are so many traditions and rituals – and a big family focus. But the Danes can be more closed up and mellow about things, while the Peruvian side is very passionate, very vocal and about airing your opinions. I'm very grateful for that, because I've grown up with all of our emotions right on the table and so has Mingus.' She's been lucky to travel extensively during her career and through her dual heritage and it has remained a true passion. 'I'm like a sponge with everything around me when I travel. I soak it all in, the vibe, the mood, the light – it all affects me, I can feel it physically and emotionally. I'll go to a place and it feels like everything is almost shimmering, and I feel a tingle in my body.' She's recently come back from a trip to Peru with her mother, which she documented on Instagram as being a very emotional experience. I ask if that's due to finding a sense of belonging when you're from two different cultural backgrounds? 'I grew up in Denmark and we visited Peru during the holidays, but didn't stay for very long. So when I'm in Peru, I have this feeling of wait a minute, this is the other half of me' and I really feel its spirit. There's a lot I can relate to; the emotions, passion and bursts of colour. The love of food, the family bonds, the closeness — all of that is my Peruvian side for sure.' That heritage undeniably comes across in her approach to how she lives, too. Whether she's in her apartment in New York, the Catskills farm or her beach house in Denmark, Helena's homes – despite being exceptionally beautiful – are not showpieces – they're sanctuaries. 'When I'm home it really is a nest to me and I get very attached to my neighbourhood. I'm the kind of person who chats to the elderly in the area, to the butcher, to the cheese store guy. really love the little neighbourhood routines and greetings in New York.' Her New York apartment is well documented, and filled with vintage furniture, stacks of photography books, and mementoes from her travels. She cooks often – usually something simple and seasonal – and surrounds herself with objects that have meaning. She's just been announced as a Creative Director at interiors brand Bo Concept Design which she says is a dream come true. 'Interiors has been a passion of mine since I was also in my teens. I've always been collecting and as soon as I was able to save up any money, it would always go towards building, renovating, collecting in one form or another. It's my life passion. Working closely with this really talented team of knowledgeable people who I could learn from and vice versa is a symbiotic relationship that has been extremely gratifying.' These days, Helena Christensen moves to a rhythm entirely her own – one that sits far from the frenzied pace of fashion weeks and campaign calendars. She's also deeply committed to humanitarian work, serving as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR since 2019, and using her platform and photography skills to raise awareness and empathy around refugee rights and global displacement. 'I feel so lucky to actually work as a photographer on missions, going to refugee camps and documenting the lives of women and children by talking to them and getting to share their stories. I'm so extremely grateful for this work, I can't even tell you – I think about it several times a day.' Though she's very much rooted in the present, there is something she's very excited about that's coming up; 'Every year I go on this road trip with my sister and niece to a little island between Denmark and Russia. You drive through Sweden, then you take a ferry and then you end up on this island, which is basically cliffs and little tiny villages with houses that are four or five hundred years old, with hay on the roof. Then I'll spend the rest of the summer in Denmark with my family and friends. We stay in a little cottage on the beach, so I'm just in my swimsuit all day, or in the water with my dog. I fly kites with my mom and take trips to this beautiful area with wild sheep, and we cook a lot and pick flowers. All that kind of stuff is, to me, the essence of life. I don't really think that far ahead and really try to live minute by minute. I am trying to learn to appreciate every second of my life because it goes by so fast.' After a decades-long career filled with adventure, reinvention and unforgettable moments, this chapter may be Helena's most radical act yet – one defined not by bright lights or frenzy – but by creative freedom, purpose, and a quiet kind of joy. Group Editor in Chief: Olivia Phillips. Art Director: Paul Solomons. Photography: Greg Lotus. Styling: Ayumi Perry. Make-Up: Edward Cruz at Tomlinson Management Group. Hair: Mark Williamson at Artist Management. Executive Producer Ana Carolina Gonzalez Bortot. Junior Producer: Carolina Bishop-Iglesias. Production Coordinator: Veronica Producer: Heather Alexander. Set Designer: Milena Gorum at Art Department Agency. Fashion Assistants: Madilynn Stith and Juanito Kresl. Photography Assistants: Kyle de Vre and Victoria Vdovina. Retoucher: Lara Chrome. Production Company: ESYN Studios
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pamela Anderson, 57, Reveals The Refreshing Reason Why She Goes Makeup-Free on the Red Carpet
Pamela Anderson, 57, Reveals The Refreshing Reason Why She Goes Makeup-Free on the Red Carpet originally appeared on Parade. Pamela Anderson, 57, just got super candid about beauty standards in a new interview with Harper's Bazaar UK. In the magazine's July/August issue, the 90s icon, who posed makeup-free on the cover as well, discussed the reason why she has continued going makeup-free on the red carpet as well. And honestly? I totally respect it. It is very refreshing. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Anderson initially started rocking a makeup-free look in 2023 after the death of her close friend and makeup artist Alexis Vogel. In a 2023 interview with Elle, Anderson explained that wearing makeup without her friend just didn't feel right.'She was the best. And since then, I just felt, without Alexis, it's just better for me not to wear makeup," Anderson told Elle. In the new 2025 Harper's Bazaar UK interview, Anderson opened up more about her decision to keep going makeup-free, saying how beauty trends are beginning to make everyone's looks feel a bit "boring," especially with AI and filters being so ubiquitous. "I think with AI technology and filters, people are becoming kind of boring-looking. I want to challenge beauty norms," she told Harper's Bazaar UK. "I've always been a rebel. I never see somebody and think, 'I want to look like that.' I just want to see who I am. At some point, you have to say, 'This is all I've got.' Surrender to it. And it's real happiness.' Anderson's comments are definitely inspiring, especially given the pressures she faces as a celebrity to adhere to beauty standards. There is something very empowering about Anderson celebrating her natural beauty and ditching the makeup bag. Sometimes, the way you can look and feel the most beautiful is just by being completely Anderson, 57, Reveals The Refreshing Reason Why She Goes Makeup-Free on the Red Carpet first appeared on Parade on Jun 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Carmen Electra, 53, was a Baywatch star who posed for Playboy and dated Prince... see her now
Carmen Electra was one of the hottest pin-up stars of the 1990s. The Baywatch icon, 53, was born as Tara Leigh Patrick, was pretty much discovered by her boyfriend Prince. The brunette bombshell also was friends with Hugh Hefner and posed for the cover of Playboy magazine several times. And she went on to have a successful acting career which included roles in films like American Vampire, Good Burger, Scary Movie, and various parody films such as Date Movie and Epic Movie. She also starred in the remake of the television show Starsky & Hutch. On Monday the siren looked ageless when at a red carpet event. Electra was youthful in a low-cut vest with matching suit when at New Line Cinema's Final Destination: Bloodline premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Last year she was in the news for a legal matter. She filed legal documents asking for her name to be formally changed to Carmen Electra, as per TMZ. The star — who was seen holding hands with Godsmack lead signer Sully Erna, 55 — filed the paperwork on December 29, 2023, though it's unclear why she has decided to make the name change official. Electra has been going by the moniker since the early '90s, when she became a worldwide sensation thanks to Baywatch. It's not clear if the request has been granted yet, but the process usually doesn't take long. Though she has been married twice, she has never taken the last name of either of her husband. Electra was married to musician Dave Navarro from 2003 until 2007. Prior to that she wed NBA star Dennis Rodman in 1998, before their divorce the following year in 1999. The star became known as Carmen Electra during her years at Prince's Paisley Park Records in the early 90s. In 1993 she made her singing debut with her self-titled debut studio album, which would be her only one. Carmen previously reveled that Prince was the one who coined her famous moniker, after they met in 1991. 'I auditioned for an all girl group that he was putting together and he ended up signing me to his label Paisley Park,' she told The Yo Show in 2014, as per Yahoo Entertainment. 'After I danced for him he said, "You look like Electra. That should be your name."' At the time she shared that the nickname didn't stick at first. These days she still looks incredible. Electra was youthful at New Line Cinema's Final Destination: Bloodline premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on May 12 'I thought it sounded kinda like a super hero type of name which actually it is. So I was hesitant but it just sorta grew on me and that's it. I'm Electra now,' the bombshell explained. Following the release of her record, Carmen continued on to have a successful career including a Playboy magazine cover, and numerous television and movie roles. Carmen landed her iconic Baywatch role as sexy lifeguard Lani McKenzie in 1997, which helped establish her as a sex symbol. The star left the series after one season because of her hectic schedule and her mother being ill. She later returned for the reunion movie, Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding, in 2003.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Inside Melania Trump's 'eye-watering' multi-million dollar deal with Amazon that has sparked Hollywood 'meltdown'
US First Lady Melania Trump has always kept a low profile. Melania is notoriously private, to the point that she often disappears from public view for weeks at a time. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Pakistan's economy has much more to lose than India's due to the ongoing tensions, warns Moody's Ratings The day Pakistan got the power to poke India India demands ADB to stop funds to Pakistan as fallout of Pahalgam terror attack deepens Yet Donald Trump's wife is filming a documentary for Amazon Prime Video that promises to provide a 'behind-the-scenes' look at her life. And it's being directed by Brett Ratner , who was 'canceled' following sexual-harassment and misconduct allegations in 2017. The documentary will trace Melania's journey from her early days in the fashion industry at 16, through her international modeling career - a topic she recently explored in her best-selling memoir - and her transition to Melania Knauss before moving to the United States in 1996. Upon her arrival, she quickly rose to prominence in New York's high society, a trajectory that eventually led her to her future husband, Donald Trump. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 90s Icon: A Look at Her Today I Am Famous Undo ALSO READ: Mike Waltz, Pete Hegseth and now Kash Patel: How Trump's cabinet is falling apart as President touts 100 days in office All about Melania Trump's deal with Amazon Earlier this year, Melania Trump signed a deal with Amazon earlier this year for the "eye-watering" amount of $40 million dollars. Now, the project is gaining momentum with Brett Ratner and bystanders are going into meltdown mode. Live Events The $40 million dollar deal tossed around is no doubt bewildering. But the most shocking part is that Melania chose Brett to take the lead on this project even though he was kicked out of Hollywood some eight years ago. He was under fire following accusations of sexual misconduct by six actesses, but apparently the Trumps "don't care," an insider told The Mirror. An insider said: "Everyone in liberal Hollywood is melting down about it. They can't believe Melania got $40m." The insider continued: "Most people would be concerned about the fact Brett was "cancelled" but the Trumps don't care." Reports also suggest that Brett is the one who brokered the big payment for Melania, so that may help the Trumps take a blind eye when it comes to any alleged past misdoings. It does make one think if the project is really worth $40 million dollars and if Amazon is going to see a return on its investment with Puck co-founder Matthew Belloni answering those questions, that there is more to the story. ALSO READ: Warren Buffett shares wisdom on finding a partner for life, says 'If you want a lasting marriage...' Brett Ratner sexual assault allegations Brett Ratner, best known for directing X-Men: The Last Stand, is set to helm the upcoming documentary. Ratner, whose most recent directorial work was in 2018, faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct during the Me Too movement. According to the Los Angeles Times, actresses Olivia Munn and Natasha Henstridge were among those who accused the 55-year-old director of harassment on November 1, 2017—allegations Ratner has denied. An Amazon spokesperson expressed their excitement, stating: "We are excited to share this truly unique story with our millions of customers around the world,". ALSO READ: Warren Buffett's lifestyle at 94 will surprise you: Five cans of coke, Mcdonald's meal and no gym The $40 million agreement includes a two-to-three-episode follow-up docuseries, set to stream on Prime Video and receive a limited theatrical release. According to The Daily Beast, the documentary promises an "unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look at First Lady Melania Trump." Amazon founder and chairman Jeff Bezos , accompanied by his fiancée Lauren Sanchez, recently visited Mar-a-Lago, the Florida estate of Donald Trump. Their relationship appears to have grown closer, with speculation that Amazon may contribute $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund. The Daily Beast also reports that Bezos is one of several prominent corporate leaders who have recently met with Trump, as Wall Street figures seek to align themselves with the incoming Trump administration.
