Meet this month’s cover star Kiki D’Aire / @kikidaire_ ( model name )
MUA: Wendy Doyle
Photographer: Miles Long
We’re happy to have you featured on FHM! Can you tell us a bit about yourself? I’ve been a model and actress for quite a long time and it’s been one interesting ride. The last few years in particular I’ve gotten to cross some things off my bucket list such as branching out into more horror films. Tom Devlin at Plan B Pictures loves to “kill me” in really fun ways. The entertainment industry has really changed a lot so learning how to navigate that has been interesting, to say the least. The ability to create your own content with sites such as OnlyFans.com and have more control is great and all but at the same time it comes with a bunch of challenges too. I definitely wear more hats now than I used to.
If you could choose one word to describe yourself, what would it be? Fun. I tend to be someone you can take anywhere and I’ll find a good time. I love to laugh and have no problem being silly. Life is short and the last thing I want to do is spend it being way too serious. I’d rather crack jokes and smile.
What are your go-to fashion and beauty essentials? Fashion and beauty essentials- when it comes to fashion, the $9 dress can look like it costs hundreds with a cute bag and nice shoes. As for beauty, being a redhead is a lot of work so a great colorist that you love gossiping with since you’ll spend a lot of time in her chair. Sunscreen and good moisturizer. Water with electrolytes and sleep. Lastly, peace in your life. It’ll take years and lines right off your face.
How would you describe your personal style, and how has it evolved over the years? A friend told me I was the most conservative person they know and while it made me laugh I had to go to the internet and see if it is a thing(it is). A little over a year ago this sexy cowboy walked into my life and I traded my goth nights for relearning how to dance with him at the local country bar. I say relearning because I remember growing up in the 90s when the line dancing craze first hit. It was a bunch of fun then and it’s still a lot of fun now. So I guess you could call my style a little rock and roll, a little country. I didn’t get rid of my flowy sheer black clothes but I definitely find ways to add concho belts and boots to them. It’s all about a little bit of attitude with the girl next door look.
Are there any particular hobbies or interests that you’re passionate about? Hobbies and interests I enjoy karaoke and was invited to compete in the state qualifiers for the World Karaoke Championships so I’m thinking I’ll go for it. I mean, why not? I also take pride in cooking for those I love and ever since I had to embrace going gluten-free it’s been a whole new way of learning to cook. Definitely a challenge in this day given that there is so much stuff in our food, but it’s also fun expanding my horizon and repertoire of good stuff I can make. Next up in that arena is conquering gluten-free baking.
What are your future goals and aspirations? Future goals and aspirations- I often think about what it might be like to turn my love of the kitchen into a future business and try to soak up information where I can.
Who has been the most influential person in your life and why? Madonna. She was the queen of reinventing herself throughout her career. She was always evolving and trying new things which was something I have modeled my own career after. The one constant in life is change so I’ve done my best to embrace that and not stay stuck in one way, one look. She was also someone who saw the value in seeking out people who could do certain things better than she could and placing a team around herself to help propel her forward. An important lesson from her is that I regularly ask for help in areas that I’m not as good at or just don’t want to do. It’s well worth saving your energy for other things and concentrating on what you’re best at rather than bogging yourself down. It really does take a team to move forward, so embrace it.
What’s the most cringe pickup line you’ve ever got? Cringe pickup line- that whole falling from Heaven thing. Like ugh… pick-up lines in general are cringe, but at least come up with something that’ll make me laugh or give you mad respect because you had the nerve to say something so dumb.
Would you rather be loved, respected, or admired? I’m going to go with love. I finally found the kind of love where I’m respected and admired for the person that I actually am and it’s glorious. Even on my worst day, knowing that I have that kind of support makes a huge difference. It’s lovely to be safe at home whether it’s all smiles or a day when I need to just quietly escape the problems of the outside world. There is also a tremendous amount of freedom in being able to be myself because the love at home envelopes me. I’m extremely grateful.
Are any new projects or events that you’re working on and could you tell us a bit about that? A few years back I was approached to work on a docuseries about my life in the entertainment world and while the show has evolved over the last few years, I’m proud of what it has become over the last few years as it features two of my best friends as well. It’s a look at what it means to be not just a model/actress but what it means to be a woman, wife, mother, sister, and daughter as we navigate the industry. We all agree that we want to show what it means to be loving and supportive of each other in a space that can be filled with negativity and harsh realities. As of now, we are still in the beginning stages but we do hope that soon we will be coming to a network and will be able to share with you all of our lives.
If you had to give your followers one piece of advice what would it be? Advice- I think something that resonates for me right now is that life is 99% showing up. It’s ok to not feel so great, it’s ok to be discouraged. It’s ok to not know how things are going to turn out but don’t let any of that stop you. You’re most likely going to fail more than you succeed and that’s ok. Everything is a learning experience if you let it be. Nothing is meant to keep you down forever so pick yourself back up and try again.
Lastly,Where can our readers follow you on social to stay updated on what you’re up to? Socials- www.x.com/kiki_daire, Onlyfans.com/kiki_daire and TikTok.com/kikidaire.
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