Pop Quiz: Lydia Hearst & ‘The Last International Playboy’
June 03, 2009
Lydia Hearst is the picturesque, partially nude poster girl for the Steve Clark film The Last International Playboy (drops June 12). In the New York-based film, the model/actress/philanthropist/heiress (not to mention former BlackBook intern) plays a bombshell model who meets protagonist Jack Frost (played by Roswell's Jason Behr) during a hedonistic/self-destructive phase of life. Her topless scene in the flick has been a topic of conversation, and luckily, the media favorite had time to answer our Pop Quiz in between fielding calls.
Thing you have in common with your character, Stella?
It’s acting. Stella is a fun-loving girl, but apart from that you need to step outside yourself and take on someone else. Though I do like the styling, especially my green Christian Louboutin shoes. They’re my personal shoes in the film and the posters.
Best pet you’ve ever had?
I’ve had a lot of incredible pets over the years, but right now I would have to say my cat, Anubis Tutankhamun.
Favorite scene from The Last International Playboy?
The introduction, but I love the whole film.
Most memorable blooper from shooting?
The whole experience was memorable, and sometimes bloopers make a scene even better than anyone would have originally envisioned.
If your life were a movie, it would be called ...
I’m not sure. My life is still a work in progress, but it would certainly be a cult classic.
Best birthday?
Like a fine wine, they keep getting better with age.
Song that gets the most play on your iPod?
Too many artists to list just one, but I love Wilco—How to Fight Loneliness, Portishead—Glory Box, John Lee Hooker—Annie Mae, Sam Phillips—I Need Love, and I do also like Britney Spears.
Best song in the score of The Last International Playboy?
“All My Days” by Alexi Murdoch.
Emotion you hope viewers will leave the film with?
There are a lot of underlying variables to the film. It depends on the individual and how they can relate to each character.
Person to whom you’d dedicate an Oscar?
I would be so shocked if I were to ever get one that I wouldn’t be able to speak.
If the world was going to end tomorrow, tonight you would ...
Why wait to find out the world is going to end—live every day as if it were your last because eventually it will be.
Your classic film icon?
Grace Kelly.
Are you superstitious?
At the moment, no.
Most surprising April Fool’s joke that’s been played on you or that you’ve played on someone else?
That’s for amateurs. I visit my parents and celebrate their wedding anniversary.
Most important thing you’ve learned in the last year?
I learn something new every day. Besides, this article isn’t big enough for me to go into details about even one life-altering experience.
You get three wishes from a genie—what are they?
For three more.
What is your talent-show talent?
I can ride a camel pretty well, and I’ve been playing the flute since I was six years old; I can also play a mean bongo.
Rightie or leftie?
Rightie.
Basketball or football?
Football.
BlackBerry or iPhone?
BlackBerry.
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Posted by Kevin on Wed Jun 3, 2009 at 05.57 pm
I find Lydia’s articulateness and lack of pretension to be a delight.
I hope and bet that her film career will be a success. She has the right look and attitude. She just has to choose the right roles.
Gorgeous girl. Good luck to her.