Lydia Hearst

Lydia Hearst

Hearst in 2015
Born Lydia Marie Hearst-Shaw
(1984-09-19) September 19, 1984
Wilton, Connecticut, U.S.
Alma mater Sacred Heart University
Years active 2004 - present
Spouse(s) Chris Hardwick (m. 2016)
Parent(s) Patty Hearst
Bernard Shaw
Relatives Gillian Hearst (sister)
Amanda Hearst
Website lydiahearst.com

Modeling information

Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Hair color Auburn
Eye color Green
Manager
  • Radius Entertainment (Personal Manager)
  • DT Model Management - International
  • APA (theatrical agent)

Lydia Marie Hearst-Shaw (born September 19, 1984), commonly known as Lydia Hearst,[1] is an American fashion model, actress, lifestyle blogger, and heiress to the publishing fortune established by her maternal great-grandfather, William Randolph Hearst.

Early life

Hearst was born in Wilton, Connecticut, to Patty Hearst and Bernard Shaw. After graduating from Wilton High School, she attended Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut.[2]

Modeling career

Magazines and fashion shows

Always inspired by fashion, photography and the arts she was discovered by photographer Steven Meisel who shot her first magazine cover for Vogue Italia in April 2004.[3] Hearst has covered fashion magazines in Italy, France, Korea, Japan, Latin America, and the United States. She has worked with photographers worldwide including Steven Meisel, Patrick DeMarchelier, Ellen Von Unwerth, Mario Testino, Paulo Roversi, Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin, Bettina Rheims, Mark Abrams, and Peter Lindbergh.

At the 2008 Michael Awards, Lydia was recognized as "Model of the Year",[4] as well as acknowledged and given the award for Best International Supermodel at the Madrid Glamour Awards on November 12.[5]

She has modelled on the international runway circuit and at many fashion shows on behalf of Chanel, Fendi, Rebecca Taylor, Catherine Malandrino, Twinkle, Nicole Miller, Three As Four, and Jeremy Scott.[6]

Advertising

Hearst has appeared in advertising campaigns for Prada, Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen, Bottega Veneta, Sephora, L'Oreal Ferria, DKNY, MYLA Lingerie, H&M, NARS Cosmetics, MAC Cosmetics, Miss Me Jeans, Moschino Cheap & Chic.[7] In 2007, Hearst appeared in Puma's French 77, which led her to design a line of handbags for the collection.[8]

In Spring of 2012, Swarovski launched its Heart Truth campaign naming Hearst as its ambassador. This campaign was a national awareness campaign that aimed to empower women to improve their heart health and sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.[9]

Journalism

Hearst briefly was a columnist for the short-lived Page Six magazine, which came in the Sunday edition of the New York Post. She appeared on the cover of the 30 September 2007 issue of the magazine.

She has since launched a lifestyle/fashion blog where she regularly posts.[10]

Acting career

As a child Lydia spent time on the set of John Waters' films with her mother, Patty. This inspired Hearst in her decision to pursue a career in entertainment.[11]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2008 Last International Playboy[12] Stella
2008 Fame Fatale[13] Short film
2009 Cepheus[14] Model-Self
2009 Consumed[15] Model-Self Short film
2009 Gossip Girl[16] Amelia Episode: "Much 'I Do' About Nothing"
2012 Two Jacks[17] Alexis
2012 Velvet Morning[18] Velvet Short film
2012 Amnesia[19] Micaela
2012 I Am AiKO[20] Aiko Short film
2013 Delirium[21] Jennifer
2013 Mistresses[22] Story Episode: "Ultimatum"
2014 Desire[23] Penelope Short Film
2014 Automobile Waltz[24] Penelope Short film
2014 The Barber[25] Melissa
2014 Cabin Fever: Patient Zero[26] Bridget
2015 Condemned[27] Tess Premiered at ScreamFest October 18, 2015
2015 #Horror Lisa
2015 Stealing Chanel[28] Chanel Premiered September 30, 2015 on LMN
2015 South of Hell[29] Charlotte Roberts 7 Episodes - Premiered November 27, 2015 WE tv
2016 Swing State[30] Julia Davies
2016 Downside Of Bliss[31] Bliss Derek Post-production
2016 Two For One[32] Amy Post-production

Other roles

Hearst made an appearance in the music video for the Miles Fisher cover of "This Must Be the Place".[33] Hearst again starred in a music video in 2012 for Cisco Adler's "Song for All the Girls",[34] where she is graphically murdered by a spin saw. She also has a minor role in Johnny Polygon's "LimoSexSuperstar" video.

Reality TV

Hearst served alongside Anne Vyalitsyna and Naomi Campbell as a supermodel coach for the upcoming second edition of Oxygen's The Face modeling reality competition. The season premiered on March 5, 2014.[35]

Personal life

Hearst and Chris Hardwick were married on August 20, 2016 in Pasadena, California.[36]

Philanthropy

Her family has a tradition of involvement in philanthropic causes which has led to Lydia's involvement in becoming a Smile Ambassador for Operation Smile and receiving the Smile Award for her dedication to the organization in 2012,[37] and to receive a humanitarian Award from Catwalk For Charity June 8, 2014.[38]

References

  1. "Lydia Hearst". IMDb.
  2. "Famous Connecticut Grads: Lydia Hearst-Shaw", Hartford Courant
  3. Gordon, Jane, "Beauty and the bank robber: The strange life of Lydia Hearst", Daily Mail (London), January 25, 2008
  4. Morgan, Spencer (2008-02-01). "Lydia Hearst to Get 'Model of the Year' Laurels; Plus, Sneak Peek at Richardson Shoot for Perry Ellis". The New York Observer. The New York Observer, LLC. Retrieved 2008-02-01.
  5. Buchheit, Scott (2008-11-14). "Lydia Hearst receives Glamour Award". freelance journalist. GuestofaGuest.com. Retrieved 2008-11-14.
  6. "Lydia Hearst". Lydia Hearst. (Adobe Flash)
  7. "Lydia Hearst". Lydia Hearst. (Adobe Flash)
  8. Beckett, Whitney (2007-11-28). "Lydia Hearst,Puma Go Mainstream". Women's Wear Daily. WWD, Advance Publications. Retrieved 2007-11-28.
  9. Elle Magazine - Swarovski - The Heart Truth. Vimeo.
  10. "Love Lydia Hearst". lovelydiahearst.com.
  11. Lydia Hearst at the Internet Movie Database
  12. The Last International Playboy (2008) at the Internet Movie Database
  13. Fame Fatale by Tara Subkoff for bebe. YouTube. 2 September 2008.
  14. CEPHEUS - Short Film. YouTube. 26 January 2012.
  15. Consumed - Short Film. YouTube. 24 February 2010.
  16. ""Gossip Girl" Much 'I Do' About Nothing (TV Episode 2008)" at the Internet Movie Database
  17. Two Jacks (2012) at the Internet Movie Database
  18. 1 Velvet Morning. YouTube. 3 July 2012.
  19. Amnesia at the Internet Movie Database
  20. I Am AiKO - Short Film. YouTube. 26 January 2012.
  21. Delirium (2013) at the Internet Movie Database
  22. ""Mistresses" Ultimatum (TV Episode 2013)". IMDb.
  23. Desire (2014) at the Internet Movie Database
  24. KENZO Spring 2014 - Automobile Waltz. YouTube. 10 February 2014.
  25. The Barber at the Internet Movie Database
  26. "Lydia Hearst Is On for Cabin Fever: Patient Zero". HorrorMovies.ca. 23 October 2012.
  27. "The Face's Lydia Hearst to Terrorize Dylan Penn in New Horror Movie". E! Online.
  28. Stealing Chanel at the Internet Movie Database
  29. "Lydia Hearst Joining WE TV's 'South Of Hell'". Hollywood Reporter.
  30. Swing State at the Internet Movie Database
  31. Downside Of Bliss at the Internet Movie Database
  32. Two For One at the Internet Movie Database
  33. "Think Lydia Hearst Regrets That American Psycho Video? Guess Again!". Observer.
  34. Song For All The Girls. Vimeo.
  35. "Reality TV World: 'The Face' adding Anne Vyalitsyna and Lydia Hearst as new second-season supermodel coaches".
  36. "Talking Dead's Chris Hardwick and Lydia Hearst Are Married!".
  37. "Operation Smile: The Smile Blog". Archived from the original on September 8, 2014. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
  38. BobMetelus. "Lydia Hearst host the Catwalk for Charity 2014 event at JW Marriott...". Getty Images.
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