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EDITOR’S LETTER
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I HAVE MET A FEW CELEBRITIES in my day. I once met Elton John in a nightclub in LA back in the 80s. It didn’t faze me at all, in fact, I didn’t think it was him at first. I asked him if anyone ever told him he looked like Elton John. That’s when he burst out laughing. That’s a glass-of-wine story. But recently at the Toronto International Film Festival, I was a bit star-struck.
I got to meet Penélope Cruz at the Premiere Magazine editors and celebrities party at W Studio. I was hanging out at the Joico booth with master platform artist Kevyn Martell (see story, page 28) and brand manager Melisa Gill when she arrived with the famous director Pedro Almodóvar and a flurry of cameras started flashing. I never thought I would do it, but I could not resist getting as close as possible to take her picture—well about 20, actually. She was looking so fabulous and gorgeous, what was I supposed to do just stand there? NOT!
Needless to say, I now have her picture saved on our office camera to show anyone who’s interested. I spent the rest of that same evening chasing celebrities from one event to another, with a photographer in tow. I felt like a paparazzi (see story page 50). There’s a bit of a rush when you can get up close to celebrities; it’s hard to explain. Now I know why all those screaming fans show up to get a glimpse of their favourite stars.
Canada has no shortage of its own celebrities. Take a look at the story on page 56 for a review of some of our home-grown talents including singer Avril Lavigne, supermodel Jessica Stam and actress Molly Parker. We asked a few stylists to comment on how these celebs wear their hair and how it affects their appeal and careers. Does the hair make the career?
Speaking of celebrities, we are about to see the newest Canadian beauty celebrities at the 18th Annual Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards—The Contessas. Come out on November 12 and cheer on the finalists in hair, makeup and nails. They are all stars! Hope to see you there. Call 416-869-3131 ext. 108 to order tickets.
Stephen Puddister Editor-in-Chief