ELLE UK December 2017
A Jakku scavenger, desert-planet survivor
and later becoming feminist hero, Daisy Ridley’s life transforms, both in Star Wars and in reality. The actor who
plays Rey, was 23 at the time, had been warned that after the release of the
movie, her environment around her would dramatically changes. But Daisy clings
to the fact that fame doesn’t need to have a warping effect. It also fits in
with her belief that ‘the best way to survive the pressures of high-voltage
exposure is to try enjoying it’ (134).
This is exact the reason why I choose ELLE
UK December 2017 issue. From the Star
Wars episodes, viewers can sense Rey is a strong girl with kind heart, from
the conversation with interviewer Emma Brockes, readers can detect that Daisy
has a sense of cool but not humble brag attitude toward the starlet around her.
I found that a lot of very talented British actors, such as Eddie Redmayne or
Emma Thompson, share the common qualities: highly professional contrasting much
lower pride and prejudice. This is the public figure I admire and be willing to
spend some penny and time on reading the cover stories. While Daisy’s candour
whine it comes to her own performance is kind of startling. As a child, her
‘general inability to disguise her feelings occasionally sent her into
scatterbrained overdrive, an impulse that was, and still is, grounded by her
loving London-based family. And when she got an intense introduction to
Hollywood, she luckily owns profound advises from the respected
‘idols’—although she points out that she ‘never idolized anyone’—Carrie Fisher
and Harrison Ford’s valuable edification onto ‘fame’.
‘Not to shrink away from success, but to
enjoy it,’ indeed, but Daisy tells during the interview, that ‘at work, you’re
normal, you’re not anomaly, unlike in other situations’ (142). Still, one of
the concerns that Daisy is still struggling with in the wake of growing fame is
the responsibility of being told Rey is a role model for young girls. Of
course, Daisy will have to weather the salacious interest that undercuts
anything she has to say, this will be yet another task that she needs to
conquer as a woman warrior. It takes a lot more courage and wisdom to learn her
hidden weakness and strength, as if her journey has just begun when the Star Wars continue. It seems a paradox
but usually quite a truth, that a young actor’s most memorable role will
totally change the private life and career path ever after, such as those who
starts with Marvel heroes, or those who plays an undead vampire or merely an American
Psycho.
As to the cover layout and shooting, the
December issue is always merrier to have LED deco, and notice under the lenses
of Photographer Liz Collins and Stylist Anne-Marie Curtis (all the December
issue content crew of cover story is female!), Daisy Ridley is wearing Giorgio
Armani velvet tuxedo jacket with Swarovski crystals and satin trousers, showing
her both feminine tenderness and masculine force, still a glimpse of rouge
lipstick makes the cover lively and strong; therefore, I apply my own Christmas
gift, Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet No. 3, as the major focal point besides the
magazine cover girl. As usual, I cover the price tag with Chanel Camellia
flowers, and finally play a bit with white Christmas feel: Chanel Coco
Mademoiselle jewel-white travel size purse spray (7,5ml). From the cover girl,
interview crew to the choices of shooting mini tools, all the hidden symbols
point toward the powers of female: May the force to be with all of us.
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#female
