
Hollywood Insights and High-Society Events: A Roundup
Alexandra Daddario’s Candid Cover Story
Alexandra Daddario, the 39-year-old star of “White Lotus” and “Mayfair Witches,” graces the latest Social Life magazine cover, published by Justin Mitchell. In a revealing interview with Editor-in-Chief Devorah Rose, Daddario discusses aging in Hollywood and her approach to on-screen nudity: “It doesn’t bother me to be nude on screen. I don’t do it for the sake of doing it. I do it because it’s right for the role.” She embraces the darker, sensual roles, stating, “The darkness doesn’t scare me. The sexuality doesn’t scare me. That’s all part of being human.” Reflecting on her “Baywatch” experience with Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron, she admits, “I never thought of myself as sexy. I spent more time hiding my body than showing it.” The vulnerable yet challenging nude scenes, she says, were driven by the role’s demands, not confidence. The cover story, showcasing her grounded perspective, hits newsstands this weekend.
Cuba Gooding Jr. Lights Up Southampton Arts Center
Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr., known for “Jerry Maguire,” and his girlfriend Claudia De Niro, daughter of Robert De Niro, led a vibrant conga line of nearly 100 guests at the Southampton Arts Center’s 5th annual “Whimsy: Motown Magic” benefit. The lively event featured a performance of “Love Train” by That Motown Band. Guests, including board members Jamee and Peter Gregory, Sylvia Hemingway, Kara Ross, Elyn Kronemeyer, executive director Christina Strassfield, and philanthropists Lucia Hwong Gordon and Jean Shafiroff, joined the fun. Gooding Jr. charmed attendees, posing for photos with fans, making the night unforgettable.
Aspen Art Fair at Historic Hotel Jerome
The iconic J-Bar at Hotel Jerome in Aspen, Colorado, once frequented by Jack Nicholson, Anjelica Huston, Cher, and Hunter Thompson, sets the stage for the upcoming Aspen Art Fair from July 29 to August 2. Held in the hotel’s 1889 gilded ballroom, the fair, presented by Galerie Gmurzynska, will feature works by Robert Indiana, Louise Nevelson, Tom Wesselmann, Marjorie Strider, Will Cotton, and Ronnie Cutrone, including his piece “American Duck.” Local residents Kevin Costner, Mariah Carey, Heidi Klum, Goldie Hawn, Bill Hudson, and Kate Hudson have been invited. The event partners with the Mack Art Foundation, founded by philanthropist Christine Mack, highlighting Aspen’s cultural prestige.
Social Scene: Fashion, Philanthropy, and Parties
Eugenia Kim’s Hat Party
Beyoncé, Kate Middleton, and Bella Hadid are fans of Eugenia Kim’s iconic hats. Socialite Kerry Berlet, host of the podcast “Once Upon a Surgery,” and her husband, plastic surgeon Dr. Tony Berlet, threw a cocktail party for the designer at their downtown home. Guests included photographer Adriane Stark, comedian D’yan Forest, writer Nadja Sarvey, Sergio Nicolosi, and divorce attorneys Martha Cohen Stein and Harriet Cohen Stein.
Jean Shafiroff’s Philanthropic Gatherings
Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff hosted a party for the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, attended by Candace Bushnell, Julia Haart, architect T.C. Chou, Sharon Bush, hairstylist Chaz Dean, and dermatologist Dr. Howard Sobel. On July 5, she organized another event for the Southampton History Museum at the Halsey House and Garden, reinforcing her commitment to community causes.


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