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'''Brittny Gastineau''' (born 11 |
'''Brittny Gastineau''' (born November 11, 1982) is an American ], ], and ] personality. | ||
==Early life and family== | ==Early life and family== | ||
Gastineau is the daughter of ] and former ] |
Gastineau was born in ].<ref name="askmen">{{cite web|url=http://uk.askmen.com/celebs/women/models_250/289_gastineau_girls.html|title=Brittny Gastineau|publisher=]|accessdate=July 8, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170926153727/https://uk.askmen.com/celebs/women/models_250/289_gastineau_girls.html|archive-date=September 26, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> She is the daughter of ] and former ] defensive end ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20336270,00.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100113154414/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20336270,00.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 13, 2010|title=Brittny Gastineau Meets 20-Year-Old Half-Brother for First Time|last=Caplan|first=David |date=January 10, 2010|publisher=]|access-date=April 12, 2010}}</ref> During the divorce proceedings between her parents she lived with her grandmother and attended public school at ] in ]. After graduating from high school she attended the ] before returning to New York City to model.<ref name="max">{{cite web|url=http://www.maxim.com/stuff/girls-of-stuff/38024/brittny-gastineau.html|title=Brittny Gastineau|publisher=]|accessdate=July 8, 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100614093051/http://www.maxim.com/stuff/girls-of-stuff/38024/brittny-gastineau.html|archivedate=June 14, 2010|df=mdy-all}} | ||
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Although her father was a New York Jets player, Brittny is a ] fan.<ref name="max" /> | |||
==Careers== | ==Careers== | ||
===Modeling=== | ===Modeling=== | ||
After moving back to ] Gastineau signed with the ], and became |
After moving back to ], Gastineau signed with the ], and became a model as part of their ] ]. Within weeks of signing with the agency, she appeared in a spread for '']'' magazine. She walked runways for Anne Bowen and ] during NYC fashion week in 2005, and signed an endorsement deal with ] Paris, which led to a European ]. During that time, she became the face of casual wear designer ]. Later, Gastineau appeared on the cover of '']'', '']'' and '']'' magazines. In 2005, she appeared on '']'' magazine's Hot 100 list, ranking at number 60.<ref name="freejose2005">{{cite web | title=FreeJose.com | work=Maxim Magazine Hot 100 Women of 2005 | url=http://www.freejose.com/lists/maxim/2005/ | accessdate=February 9, 2007 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://archive.today/20070126053141/http://www.freejose.com/lists/maxim/2005/ | archivedate=January 26, 2007 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> | ||
In 2006, she |
In 2006, she walked the runway for ], for designer, Yumi Katsura, and then modelled for the designer's bridal collection later that year. | ||
Her modeling career |
Her modeling career included contracts with ] cosmetics, as well as occasional runway shows for boutiques such as ] run by ] and ]. She also shared a high-end accessory line with her mother, Tresu Glam, and in 2007, they added a costume jewelry line as well.<ref name="tresglam">{{cite web | title=TresGlam.com | work=Tres Glam | url=http://www.tresglam.com | accessdate=August 14, 2008 }}</ref> | ||
Gastineau |
Gastineau continues to pursue modelling, which includes occasional magazine layouts. She has appeared on the cover of ''Social Life'' magazine, and appearances in magazines ''L.A. Confidential'' and '']''. In 2008 at Fashion Week in NYC, she walked the runway for designer Tamara Pogosian, and was featured in a campaign for ] in Beverly Hills. She made a small appearance in the movie ''Bruno'' where she was duped by the Sacha Cohen character into believing she was on a TV show when in fact, she was the victim of Cohen's role play. | ||
Gastineau made occasional appearances as Kim Kardashian's friend on the E! show '']''. | |||
===Entertainment=== | ===Entertainment=== | ||
In 2004, Gastineau landed a development deal with the ] and began production on a reality series which would also feature her mother Lisa Gastineau, |
In 2004, Gastineau landed a development deal with the ] and began production on a reality series which would also feature her mother Lisa Gastineau, the ex-wife of NFL defensive end ]. | ||
In 2005, the series, eventually dubbed '']'', premiered on February 15 and became a modest hit for The E! Network. The first season chronicled mother and daughter's quest for love in New York City as well as Brittny's formal, successful introduction into the world of modeling. On January 31, 2006, the series' first complete season was released on ] ] in the ]. | |||
In between seasons of ''Gastineau Girls'', Gastineau appeared on another E! Network reality show, '']'', which observed the activities of spoiled celebrity children on a Colorado cattle ranch. The show was produced by ], father of ] and ]. | In between seasons of ''The Gastineau Girls'', Gastineau appeared on another E! Network reality show, '']'', which observed the activities of spoiled celebrity children on a Colorado cattle ranch. The show was produced by ], father of ] and ]. Gastineau later appeared on the ] ], '']'', and guest hosted episodes of '']'' and ]'s ]. She appeared on ]'s ''Top This Party'', E!'s ''Keeping Up with the Kardashians'' and ]'s popular programs '']'' and '']''. She also hosted segments for ] and ]. | ||
In 2009, Gastineau appeared in a small segment of the movie '']'' where she is asked to judge whether ] should keep or "abort" her unborn baby. Gastineau said to "abort it". Gastineau said she was "joking around" and, in a later interview, said she was aware of the satirical nature of her appearance, saying: "I was just playing along. Anyone who is going to see Bruno knows it's a comedy, and I was totally joking around! I was not serious." She says she's seen the movie and "thought it was amazing." ], she adds, "is a genius."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2009/07/68494524/1#.U5hj7ShCySo|title=Gastineau says she 'was joking around' in 'Bruno'|last=Oldenburg|first=Anne|date=July 15, 2009|publisher=usatoday.com|accessdate=June 11, 2014}}</ref><ref> By Us Weekly Staff July 15, 2009 | |||
Gastineau later appeared on the ] ], '']'', and guest hosted episodes of '']'' and ]'s ]. She appeared on ]'s '']'', E!'s '']'' and ]'s popular programs '']'' and '']''. She also hosted segments for ] and ]. | |||
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In 2009 she appeared in the ] ] '']'',<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0889583/fullcredits#cast</ref> cheerfully agreeing with suggestions that a pregnant teen actress should abort her baby. In a talk show she later described as herself "joking around"<ref>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/dailydish/detail?blogid=7&entry_id=43723</ref>. | |||
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Brittny Gastineau | |
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Gastineau at LA Direct Magazine's "Remember to Give" Holiday Party, December 2007 | |
Born | (1982-11-11) November 11, 1982 (age 42) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Model, socialite, television personality |
Years active | 2004–present |
Parent(s) | Mark Gastineau Lisa D'Amico |
Brittny Gastineau (born November 11, 1982) is an American model, socialite, and reality television personality.
Early life and family
Gastineau was born in New York City. She is the daughter of Lisa Gastineau and former New York Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau. During the divorce proceedings between her parents she lived with her grandmother and attended public school at Clarkstown High School North in New City, New York. After graduating from high school she attended the University of Alabama before returning to New York City to model.
Careers
Modeling
After moving back to Manhattan, Gastineau signed with the Elite Model Management, and became a model as part of their celebrity division. Within weeks of signing with the agency, she appeared in a spread for Stuff magazine. She walked runways for Anne Bowen and Anna Sui during NYC fashion week in 2005, and signed an endorsement deal with L'Oréal Paris, which led to a European advertising campaign. During that time, she became the face of casual wear designer Ed Hardy. Later, Gastineau appeared on the cover of Steppin' Out, Hamptons and Lucire magazines. In 2005, she appeared on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list, ranking at number 60.
In 2006, she walked the runway for New York Fashion Week, for designer, Yumi Katsura, and then modelled for the designer's bridal collection later that year.
Her modeling career included contracts with MAC cosmetics, as well as occasional runway shows for boutiques such as Heatherette run by Traver Rains and Richie Rich. She also shared a high-end accessory line with her mother, Tresu Glam, and in 2007, they added a costume jewelry line as well.
Gastineau continues to pursue modelling, which includes occasional magazine layouts. She has appeared on the cover of Social Life magazine, and appearances in magazines L.A. Confidential and Life and Style. In 2008 at Fashion Week in NYC, she walked the runway for designer Tamara Pogosian, and was featured in a campaign for Ferrari California in Beverly Hills. She made a small appearance in the movie Bruno where she was duped by the Sacha Cohen character into believing she was on a TV show when in fact, she was the victim of Cohen's role play.
Gastineau made occasional appearances as Kim Kardashian's friend on the E! show Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
Entertainment
In 2004, Gastineau landed a development deal with the E! Network and began production on a reality series which would also feature her mother Lisa Gastineau, the ex-wife of NFL defensive end Mark Gastineau.
In 2005, the series, eventually dubbed The Gastineau Girls, premiered on February 15 and became a modest hit for The E! Network. The first season chronicled mother and daughter's quest for love in New York City as well as Brittny's formal, successful introduction into the world of modeling. On January 31, 2006, the series' first complete season was released on Region 1 DVD in the United States.
In between seasons of The Gastineau Girls, Gastineau appeared on another E! Network reality show, Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive, which observed the activities of spoiled celebrity children on a Colorado cattle ranch. The show was produced by Joe Simpson, father of Jessica and Ashlee Simpson. Gastineau later appeared on the NBC game show, Identity, and guest hosted episodes of The View and Isaac Mizrahi's talk show. She appeared on Lifetime's Top This Party, E!'s Keeping Up with the Kardashians and MTV's popular programs The Hills and Cribs. She also hosted segments for Fuse TV and Spike TV.
In 2009, Gastineau appeared in a small segment of the movie Brüno where she is asked to judge whether Jamie Lynn Spears should keep or "abort" her unborn baby. Gastineau said to "abort it". Gastineau said she was "joking around" and, in a later interview, said she was aware of the satirical nature of her appearance, saying: "I was just playing along. Anyone who is going to see Bruno knows it's a comedy, and I was totally joking around! I was not serious." She says she's seen the movie and "thought it was amazing." Sacha Baron Cohen, she adds, "is a genius."
References
- "Brittny Gastineau". AskMen.com. Archived from the original on September 26, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2010.
- Caplan, David (January 10, 2010). "Brittny Gastineau Meets 20-Year-Old Half-Brother for First Time". People. Archived from the original on January 13, 2010. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
- "Brittny Gastineau". Maxim. Archived from the original on June 14, 2010. Retrieved July 8, 2010.
- "FreeJose.com". Maxim Magazine Hot 100 Women of 2005. Archived from the original on January 26, 2007. Retrieved February 9, 2007.
- "TresGlam.com". Tres Glam. Retrieved August 14, 2008.
- Oldenburg, Anne (July 15, 2009). "Gastineau says she 'was joking around' in 'Bruno'". usatoday.com. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
- Brittny Gastineau on Bruno: I Was In on the Joke By Us Weekly Staff July 15, 2009
External links
- Brittny Gastineau on Twitter
- Brittny Gastineau at IMDb
- Article in Lucire Magazine
- Brief interview with Stuff Magazine
- Gastineau Girls at AskMen.com