An Interesting Interview with Gabrielle Chapin about Her Nude Role in The Final Destination (2009)
Q: Speaking of yourā¦face, it and your boobs were bare for most of your 3 minutes on screen. Were you uncomfortable during the shoot? How did you feel during the filming?GC: I think the level of my comfort on set and during shooting was that of someone naked in their own home. I am incredibly proud of my figure, I work hard for it. I was treated as a professional so it was simple to feel like one.
The Interview came about after Gabrielle called out the blogger in the comments about his perception on her role in the movie
http://thebarnone.me/2009/09/11/booze-revooze-a-drinkers-skewed-review-of-the-final-destination-4-2/
My very first Booze Revooze was about Final Destination 4; iāve linked it in case you want to go back and check out the āgrade school photoā version of what has since grown up into such a hot category it risks taking over thisĀ wholeĀ blog.
iāve told the story a gazillion times but i never tire of it. One of the actresses, Gabrielle Chapin, took issue with some of my remarks in the review and she commented on her displeasure at the bottom of the post. i responded by dedicating an entire entry to her, called āFamous People Know Me: An Open Letter to Gabrielle Chapinā. This exchange sprawled into my first interview.
Anyway, when i opened up the Bar None this afternoon, guess who was waiting for me? Gabrielle. My first. Sheād left a comment on that interview letting me know sheās started her own website: GChapin Studios. Would you do an old alkie a favor and stop by her site and check out some of her gorgeous photography? Itād do my liver goodā¦
In honor of her visit, iām reposting the original interview, which first appeared on December 12 of last year.
Yāall remember when i wrote my very first Booze Revooze? It was forĀ Final Destination 4 and in an extenuating effort to be witty i accidentally stepped on the nimble toes of the best actress in the whole damn thing: Gabrielle Chapin. She wrote a comment (which you can still read at the bottom of the FD4 link above) and i wrote a response (An Open Letter To Gabrielle Chapin) to smooth things over. We finished on good terms.
More importantly, in the past few weeks, iāve been noticing more and more people are finding their way into the Bar None by plugging her name into a search engine and, on top of that, around 10 of you regularly click on the link to her MySpace page: GCHAPINSTUDIOS.
Which led me to think, āAl! Youāve got blog cred now and a lot of your patrons are stopping by her page. Why not hit her up for anĀ interviewĀ and make each other famous!ā Which i did and she did and so we both will be.
Before you startā¦ You know me, right? And if you donāt youāll be punished for it because iām all about new and unusual punishments. Speaking of, i had this idea to write the intro to the interview in a āmad-libā format; you know, where one idiot asks you to name some words and you humor him and he reads them back to you inside of a story and much jocularity ensues? Well, i tried that with Gabrielle (the words she provided are underlined; remember, she had no idea what the text was). Let me know if it doesnāt work and if i should give up my career aspirations to be a mad-libber.
Here then is the interview:
Gabrielle and i, being globetrotters and jet-setters, happened to cross paths in Germany, where we hooked up in Jackson Square over a couple of screwdrivers. She pranced over wearing smoking greentube socks, and her HUGEā¦brain glowed delicately. She put me at ease right away by pole dancing on each of my cheeks before sitting down. She blushed when i commented on how swollen she looked before we began the interview.Ā
Al K Hall: Hello, Gabrielle! Thanks for agreeing to meet me. Itās so nice to meet you face to face.
Gabrielle Chapin:Thank you, Al. Itās a pleasure. By the way, youāve got a little mustard on your chin.
AKH: [embarrassedĀ and rubbing his face furiously] Hahahaha. You know what they say: When in Germanyā¦!
GC: [Confused, looks around to make sure there are people in authority in the vicinity should she need some assistance]
AKH: Letās get started with some personal questions, shall we? Where is it you hail from?
GC: Baltimore, Maryland originally but Iāve lived in New Orleans for 4 and a half years now.
AKH: Any nicknames?
GC: Gabby and Tater. Donāt ask! [Her giggle is as fine as champagne flutes ringing during a toast.]
AKH: So, Tater, how old are you?
GC: 25 going on 20.
AKH: Wow, you donāt look a day over Ā 24Ā½! Single? Attached? Married?
GC: I am dating someone, yes. However, we are not attachedā¦that would make for awkward bathroom breaks.
AKH: For which iād pay good money to photograph! Speaking of invasive andĀ personal, whatās something about you people wouldnāt know after a first meeting with you?
GC: I love tube socks!
AKH: Enough about you, letās talk about your career a little. How did you get involved with Final Destination 4?
GC: It was a friend of a friend situation. Ruth K. is officially to blame and I love her for it.
AKH: Some stars never like to watch themselves on the screen. Did you see the movie in the theaters after its release?
GC: I saw the 12:01 AM showing, it was the first available. It was also my birthday!
AKH: Whoād you go with?
GC: I went with a handful of friends who I knew would high five me after my part on screen. [Her grin is warm enough to melt all the ice in my drink]
AKH: What was your overall impression of the film?
GC: I thought the 3D technology was pretty stellar. The script and acting was consistent with itās 3 predecessors.
AKH: And your performance?
GC: My performanceā¦ I was pleased, it was a good angle for myā¦face. [She laughs and the polar ice caps melt a little bit more.]
AKH: Speaking of yourā¦face, it and your boobs were bare for most of your 3 minutes on screen. Were you uncomfortable during the shoot? How did you feel during the filming?
GC: I think the level of my comfort on set and during shooting was that of someone naked in their own home. I am incredibly proud of my figure, I work hard for it. I was treated as a professional so it was simple to feel like one.
AKH: Yes, and weāre proud of your figure, too! [i try to figure out exactly what i mean for a couple of minutes but give up] Uh, did you steal any souvenirs from the set?
GC: It wouldnāt be very smart to mention that here if I had, now would it? I did not. However, the swimsuit I wore walking out of the cabana was my own and I still have itā¦for the right price Iād be willing to let it go.
AKH: [i fish around in my pockets] i got 3 euros, five Sion Kƶlsch beerĀ bottle caps, a paperclip, two condomsāonly one used, pocket lint and a roll of Certs. Oops, strike that, itās not a roll of Certs.
GC: [Gabrielle chugs the rest of her screwdriver]
AKH: Moving right along, IMDB shows we have a lot to look forward from you next year. Would you care to tell us about your roles in Dead of Night and Knucklehead?
GC: Dead of Night was a simple project for me. I helped casting find several girls to Go-Go Dance in a night club scene. If we make it through the cutting room weāll have a nice close up. The best part of that job was seeing the inside of the Saenger Theater which has been closed since Katrina. Itās an incredible space and is scheduled to reopen in 2011!
Knucklehead was another featured extra roll my best friend and I worked on together. I really got to be myself on this one, dancing like a fool is what itās all about sometimes.
AKH: iām really looking forward to seeing that! iād love to see you ādancing like a foolā. A propos, whatās up with the choreographing job on Welcome To Rileyās?
GC: Welcome to the Rileyāshas been one of my favorite gigs. Before I got the job I met with Jake Scott, the director, for an interview. I think he was impressed because he sent me a script and asked me to read it over and verify the authenticity and accuracy of several scenes. Needless to say, I was flattered and I obliged. Kristen Stewart plays the role of an exotic dancer and I was her personal choreographer. We trained several days before filming and then I remained on set for 2 days to assist. Ms. Stewart was as fast a learner as I am thorough an instructor, so I spent most of my time on-set participating as an observer. My job performance for this film landed me a spot in a āMadden 10ā³ commercial that Jake Scott also directed. He asked for me specifically, that was great for my ego.
AKH: Wow! i know someone who knows Kristin Stewart! i donāt suppose you had to give her hands-on kissing lessons? Uhhhh, iāll take your silence as a ānoā. Seriously, congrats on your well-deserved success.
Your Myspace page is dedicated to your photographic work. Whatās going on with your photography? What kind of work are you looking for?
GC: I currently operate my studio out of New Orleans. I work as a private photographer for indivual clients most of the time doing anything from typical portraits to erotic portfolios.
[Musical interlude: The Black Keys ā Coochie (feat. Ludacris & Olā Dirty Bastard). Press āPlay to get your groove on.]
Iāve been doing shoots for Larry Flyntās Hustler Barely Legal Club on a regular basis for the last couple of years, as well. I really love working with individuals for creative and conceptual portraiture though it is second on my list of ideal photography jobs.
Ultimately I am working towards becoming a conservation photographer.
You see, I am proud to be a nature nerd and I would love to put that passion to good use. Human beings need nature, we need wide open spaces, quiet forests free from noise polution, and dark skies not diluted by city lights that make it impossible to see the stars. If I could find a way to utilize my skills as an artist (I paint a lot also) and my passion for the environment I would be one happy camper. Itās obvious I love to talk. Provided I have an audience inspired by the āgreen revolutionā, as I like to call it, I know Iāll be successful.
AKH: If a casting / photography agent is interested in contacting you, whatās the best way?
GC: By email: [email protected]. I check it regularly.
AKH: Cool. Do you have any words for your many fans?
GC: I have fans?
AKH: Babe! Tons!
GC: Ok then: Make a commitment to live a life that is healthy for you and the world around you. Keep an open heart and mindā¦challenge their boudaries daily.
AKH: Nice! Well, before we wrap this up, we have to get through the mandatory Bar None questions.
GC: Go aheadā¦I think.
AKH: Whatās your favorite alcoholic drink?
GC: Depends on my mood: a spicy red wine, a cold glass of Duvel or Pirat..when all else failsā¦vodka.
AKH: Niiice. Here ya go.
AKH: When was the last time you had a hangover?
GC: Over a year ago. I tend not to drink too much, I donāt find anything about it to be fun.
AKH: [Coughs] Yeah. Uhm, me too. I mean, me neither. You knowā¦ yeah, i couldnāt agree more. Do you smoke?
GC: Nope, no offenseā¦
AKH: None taken.
GC: I find it to be a pointless habit and quite revolting.
AKH: Uh-huhā¦ [i flick my cigarette into the fountain beside us]
GC: Although, it does look good in pictures sometimes.
AKH: Back atcha! Do you swear?
GC: Guilty.
AKH: A lot?
GC: I keep it to a minimum but every once in a while have a day when I wonder where my brain to mouth filter has run off to.
AKH: Yeah, i know that feeling. So, whatās your favorite curse word?
GC: I really like the C-word. It feels good to say.
AKH: Thatās my favorite too! We have sooooo much in common!
GC: Yeeaaahhh but no.
AKH: Ok then, to finish this bad boy off with an ego job, whatās your favorite thing about me: Al K Hall?
GC: When I first contacted you about your blog you chose to respond politely but still with a sense of humor. Manners are very underrated and go a long way with me.
AKH: Long enough that we can get drunk on Belgian beer, use the C-word until we pass out and smoke like sailors in a Duty Free ThaiĀ stripĀ club?
Taterā¦?
Gabbyā¦?
Gabrielleā¦?
Afterwards
To clear up any possible misunderstandings, Ms Chapin and i never met face-to-face. The interview was done by e-mail and i wrote it to appear as though we had actually spoken to make the exchange more lively.
To conclude, iād like to thank Ms Gabrielle Chapin for being such a good sport in doing this interview and for trusting me enough to open up. Gabrielle, youāre a very special person and itās honestly been a pleasure working with you. Hereās a drink to continued and every growing success for us both.
Here it is in 2D: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/8986918/gabrielle_chapin_nude_rides_a_guy/