PHOTOGRAPHY JHEYDA MC GARELL @jheydamc
INTERVIEW BECK DIAZ @hypebeck
STYLING MALEEKA MOSS using vintage and sustainable designers @maleeka.moss @11thhouseagency
HAIR ANDRE GUNN @888dre @artdeptagency
MAKEUP ZENIA JAEGER using @submission.beauty @makeupbyzeniajaeger
@streetersagency
PRODUCTION NADJA LA COUR @nadjalacour
POST-PRODUCTION SARA BARR @sarastoutbarr
STYLING ASSISTANT ADRIANA PICARELLA @adripicarella
SPECIAL THANKS TO JANELLE, JOE AND TRACY BLANCHARD
Having to let strangers see into her life during her adolescence, and even take on a role model persona, was a concept so foreign to me. Even though she wasn’t a teen pop-star, a vision of an unlucky Hannah Montana flashed through my head (one without the privilege of a double-life that a good-ish wig could afford).
Nowadays, with any kind of fame comes all kinds of visible unwanted, and sometimes unwarranted, criticisms. Could her wonderfully private and carefully curated adult life stem from her understanding of the need for self-preservation? At first, she doesn’t seem to think so. “I would say there’s a responsibility that comes with having a following. I do keep it real, but I definitely keep it a little close to my chest and I feel safe with that.” I ask her if that’s why she’s created the bubble. To ultimately preserve and protect her true self. She pauses, then laughs. “That’s a good question. I’m not sure what came first. I think I’m trying to nurse my responsibility hangover with light entertainment- speaking about the repercussions of drinking and driving as Miss Teen USA very shortly after losing my brother to it, I think did a number on me. I was happy to step away from that but then social media was born and then I felt pressure again. I think right now, the people who follow me, appreciate the break from the real tough shit in life. I guess I save the most vulnerable parts of myself for my work as an actress.”
Regardless of how close to the chest she’s decided to portray herself in the media, she’s definitely fulfilled her desire to entertain. I tell her that a five minute scroll through her IG always leaves me appreciating her unique brand of humor and connecting with the human behind the popularity. “I’m so happy to hear that. The only thing revealing about my social media is my clear love for the nudist desert lifestyle. I am inspired by others that dive a little deeper and I love to share the hard work they’re doing. I honestly just want to do a variety show.”
Hennig has been quite successful at shaping her image in an authentic way while still offering herself some protection. “Part of the reason I got an Instagram account was to fix my google image search if I’m being completely honest. It didn’t represent who I was at all. It always confused people when they met me in real life and I hated that. When I first started in all of this, it was a time when you had less control and whoever was in control was more concerned about fitting you into a mold than allowing you to express yourself. It was a different time though. Now you have more say and you’re expected to contribute and the alternative sounds ridiculous. I do keep it pretty simple in my personal life. My natural state is probably Britney Spears’ gas station paparazzi look which screams comfort. We grew up not far from each other and we go barefoot where we’re from. At an event I love to wear a great dance or ice skating number/vibe, and when I’m developing a character I use style as a way in and I’m willing to take more risks when I’m doing that.”
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