Rachel Gunn
Age: 32
5'2 Model from St. Louis, Missouri
Website: www.myspace.com/modelrachelgunn
Website: www.RachelGunn.com
Rachel: Pretty Cupcakes :)
CosmicTribune: How long have you been modeling and what are a few of your accomplishments that you are most proud of so far? Rachel: I have been modeling actively for approximately a year and a half. My first photo shoot was probably about four years ago though. At that point in my life I was not consciously aware that I was going to be modeling. It was more something I did to settle some issues I had within myself. I still enjoyed it though. It gave me a taste of what modeling was like, and I knew that I really enjoyed it. I was in the Maxim 2007 Hometown Hotties Contest which I felt really good about. I also was the March 2007 Unrated Rock Vixen for Unrated Music Magazine. Most of all I am proud though that I have broken out of my shell. I never thought I was capable of something such as modeling, but it is the newest passion in my life, and I absolutely have fallen in love with it. CosmicTribune: What part of you gets the most compliments? and what part of you never looks as good as you might wish? Rachel: I’d have to say my breasts. It’s amazing how people and society treat you with bigger breasts. Before I had big breasts I was treated very differently. I am not saying that people still didn’t notice me, but I am saying that men and women go out of their way to get to know you. You can walk into a bar and be treated like a celebrity. It’s quite funny actually. People rush to shake your hand, buy you drinks, start bar fights. They tell me my doctor did a good job, ask if they are real. I’d have to say that I wish my stomach was better. I had 2 daughters so it’s hard to get into that pre-baby shape. I used to be much more critical, critiqued every part of my body and face, but I have stopped doing that. I’ve learned to be thankful for what I have. There are so many people out there who are less fortunate so I am extremely grateful. |
CosmicTribune: Are most of your friends in the modeling/entertainment business?
Rachel: I’d have to say no, but I have made a few friends through this business. Surprisingly I am not overwhelmed by friends. It’s really hard to find a good friend, someone who does not judge you or upset you. The best way to keep me as a friend is to never say anything to upset me, and unfortunately a lot of people just don’t have tact. The few people that have tact though I cherish as friends. I have met some wonderful people through my modeling. I think during and after a shoot the photographer and model bond, not in a sexual way though. It just feels like you’ve known this person for years, especially if they are a great person. I have met photographers who have shot celebrities and presidents, and they are some of the most down to earth people I know. CosmicTribune: Who would you consider your biggest influences? Rachel: I’d have to say that my biggest influences are just women who are so inspirational. A great example is Iyanla Vanzant. She wrote several books, but The Value of the Valley was the one that inspired me the most. It totally changed my outlook on the world. It helps you get rid of all your anger and tells you to forgive anyone that has done you wrong. She has been through so much, struggled so badly throughout her life. She was beaten, raped, homeless, her baby died, so many men did her wrong, but she prevailed. She raised her children by herself, went to law school, then became a best selling author and hosted her own show. Whenever I am down I try to read certain passages of the book or I just think about what she said and I try to apply it to my life. |
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CosmicTribune: Most embarrassing moment on a model shoot? Rachel: Well, it probably was when I began modeling and the photographer (who was also doing my makeup) asked if I had bread in my teeth and I said “Why, am I supposed to have bread in my teeth? And she just laughed, because I really did have bread in my teeth, but I was so dense and new at modeling I thought bread in the teeth was like some special trick or something. I felt like such a freak and so disgusting. Yes, dumbness came out again. Other than that I have had a photographer yell at me about posing. He chastised me like a school kid. He had no respect and I wound up crying after that shoot. On another photo shoot I was on the ground on my knees and the photographer told me to do this pose and I interpreted his description wrong and lifted my leg up like a dog. He was like "Ok, now you look like a dog peeing." It really wasn’t so embarrassing though because the photographer was so great about it. He made a total joke of it. CosmicTribune: What are you wearing right now? Rachel: Well, nothing extravagant. I am mainly a blue jeans tank top kind of girl and that is exactly what I am wearing now. I am really happy when I am most comfortable. Now, when I go out it’s a different story. Then I wear something a little more revealing. I’m not big into brand names, and I’m a total bargain shopper. |
CosmicTribune: Biggest misconception people have about you?
Rachel: I think a lot of people assume that I am just some bimbo because of my big boobs. I get a lot of hate mail from girls and guys telling me how disgusting I am. They tell me that I am a slut because of my pictures, but I am so not like that. I am the shyest person. I believe you can take a nude picture and it can be artistic. You just have to do it with taste, and I would never do anything to compromise my morals and values. I always act like a lady, in public and private. I have never even flashed anyone for gods sake. It does hurt when people treat you a certain way because of what you look like. They can just assume that you are some brainless airhead, but I am not innocent of never judging someone so I do understand what they are thinking. CosmicTribune: If you could go on a dinner date with anyone in the world, who would it be with? Rachel: Ok, this is going to sound strange but it would be a woman. I am straight but I would love to go out to dinner with Cher. She is my absolute favorite actress. My favorite performance of hers was in the Movie “Mask”. She played a mother to a boy with the Elephant Man disease whose face was deformed. It was so incredibly sad and heartbreaking, especially when he died and Cher finds him in his room. Her performance was so moving, and in real life she seems like such a wonderful strong woman. I’d just love to sit down and talk to her and listen to all her great stories. |
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CosmicTribune: What's a typical workout to stay in shape? Rachel: I run an hour and a half five days a week. I actually used to run two and a half hours a day, but cut it down. There was a time in my life when I was heavily into weight lifting, but I stopped doing that. I was getting stronger than most of the guys in the gym, and then I caught a snapshot taken of me and I was horrified. I looked like a dude! Therefore I just stick to my cardio. CosmicTribune: What’s your favorite alcoholic beverage? Rachel: Well, for a while I was a Tequila girl, but that stage of my life has ended. I do like Smirnoff Ice though. I love Italian Stallions too, the drink I’m talking about. CosmicTribune: What curse word do you use the most? Rachel: I’d have to say "fuck". I am a bad potty mouth. I swear like a sailor. CosmicTribune: Have any nicknames? Rachel: A nickname I had years ago was “Dumbness”. Not a good name. I guess one could say I am really good at playing dumb. I heard the quote once “It takes a smart blonde to play a dumb blonde” by Pamela Anderson, and I believe that is so true. I really don’t play dumb anymore, but sometimes I am just so dense! |
CosmicTribune: Are you very political?
Rachel: I wouldn’t say I am political, but I definitely feel strong regarding certain issues. I think it is great that Hiliary Clinton is running for President, but I am not sure if America is ready for a woman president. I think it would be a great thing though. I wouldn’t say I am 100% democratic or republican. I agree and disagree with certain stands they take on many topics. For example, I do not believe in abortion. This is something that the Democrats do believe in and the Republicans don’t. I really do not mean to offend anyone, because everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I just know that when I look at my children I thank God for giving me these two miracles and nothing was going to stop me to get them into this world. I’d have to say though when it comes to being better for the general population the Democrats are better. Since Bush has gotten into office the financial situation of America has deteriorated greatly. I don’t think he truly cares about the people. I just sometimes struggle with issues. For example, freedom of speech is wonderful but then people abuse it and say that pornography is acceptable. I just don’t understand it. If we had a woman president maybe she would be more sensitive to the rights of women and how women are viewed in this society. CosmicTribune: Worst job you ever had? Rachel: I’d have to say I have had a couple of bad jobs. At the age of 16 I worked at Arcadia in Chicago Downtown. It is like a novelty shop with all sorts of grown up toys. I had to sort of showcase the different toys every day. For example I would have to throw one of those splat balls to the ground over and over until my arm was sore and ask customers if they’d like to see my splat ball. I also had to walk around with this stuffed animal kitten and ask if they’d like to see my kitten purr. That doesn’t sound good, does it? LOL I got fired from that job, because they caught me shopping at another mall while I was supposed to be at work. The District Manager of the all the Arcadia Stores saw me and called my manager. Another job which I wasn’t too fond of was a cashier at Venture. Those stores aren’t around anymore, but they are like a Wal-Mart or K-Mart of today. I totally believe in respecting your elders, but I’d have to say Senior Discount Day on Wednesday was the worst. At like 7:00 in the morning we’d open the doors and hundreds of senior citizens would storm into the store with their carts. It was only 10% discount too. I just didn’t see the sense in all of it. Who knows, maybe when I’m 75 years old I’ll be knocking other seniors over with my cart trying to get the best bargain. |
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CosmicTribune: Most unusual place you've had sex? Rachel: Probably the stairway of my old apartment building. I guess we couldn’t wait until we got inside my apartment. Luckily none of the neighbors walked out. Then they’d really have something to talk about. CosmicTribune: Complete the following - "I wish I had" and also "If I could change anything" Rachel: I wish I had an endless supply of money. This would enable me to do so many things I’ve always wanted to do and see. It would definitely let me fulfill my dreams, and it would be so great for my kids to be able to get the things they want. I feel horrible when I can’t get them those Hanna Montanna concert tickets or that new Nintendo they want. I have had to struggle my entire life. Money has always been a constant worry. When I was a child my parent’s unfortunately manifested their worries onto us kids. We rode around in a $200.00 Plymouth Duster which was rusted so badly that you could see the street through the bottom of the car as we drove. We lived in a horrible apartment with roaches, mice, leaky ceilings, robberies. I always dreamed of a nice house. My parents tried the best they could and that is all they could do. I try the best that I can. There have been times where I don’t know where I am going to live, where I don’t have a car, food, gas money, etc. I just try to hold my head up high because that is the only way to survive. That is what gets you through the bad times. If I could change anything it would definitely be my issues regarding self esteem and jealousy. I wish I could be one of those girls who thinks she is hot shit and not care what anyone thinks, but I’m not. It’s not all bad though. I have gotten so much better, and modeling enables me to be better. I have such a great drive and am so motivated. So actually I think my low self esteem has helped me. It makes me be the best person that I can be. Why not be the biggest and best you can be, right? |
CosmicTribune: Do you have any secret talents we don't know about?
Rachel: Well, I am a great writer. I actually wrote a book but have yet to get it published. It was a book I wrote during a very hard time of my life when I was involved in an abusive relationship. I believe one of the only things that saved me was that book. When times would get bad I’d dream of being a well known best selling author. I dreamed of having my book made into a movie. It’s actually a book based on my life, but it eventually evolves into fiction and takes a very dark twisted turn. I write poetry too. I believe that writing is a wonderful artistic release, and at this time of my life modeling is my artistic release. CosmicTribune: Any big projects coming up in the near future? Rachel: Well, I am planning on hosting a DVD/show. Actually it’s a paranormal show where we are going to go to a small town with a haunted location and stake it out. I think it is going to be absolutely fascinating. One of the people I am working with is actually a professional paranormal investigator/ghost hunter. It’s going to be a challenge, but I love challenges and they keep me going every day. CosmicTribune: Last question - tell me something I don't know Rachel: Well, I am scared of the dark and I always have to sleep with a blanket. I am such a big baby! I always have the light on when I sleep. CosmicTribune: How can someone contact you if they are interested in booking you for modeling or any other projects? Rachel: Well, they can contact me at my email at: rachelbrlaw@hotmail.com They can visit my “my space” page at: myspace.com/modelrachelgunn Or you can visit my website at: www.RachelGunn.com CosmicTribune: Thank you Rachel ! |
Interview by Jim. Posted September 10th, 2007
