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Just when you think you’re sorted, Life throws you a curve ball…

by Francesca Babb, Grazia, March 2010

Two years ago, Liv Tyler seemed to have it all – great career, fab husband, gorgeous son. Then, suddenly, she broken-heartedly announced her divorce and retired from the public eye. Today, the ethereal beauty tells Francesca Babb what happened during her ‘missing’ years, and why she’s finally ready to return to the spotlight.

We might as well get this out the way early on. I love Liv Tyler. Love her. Ever since she sashayed round that pole in a video for her father’s band in 1993 (Freud, eat your heart out), I’ve loved her unreservedly. I loved her when she made good film choices (Armageddon), I loved her when she made bad ones (Jersey Girl), I loved her when she eschewed Hollywood’s most handsome to marry a boy in a band from Leeds. I loved her even more when they split up and I thought she might need a friend. I love her because she’s beautiful, sweet, and in the most imperfect of Hollywood ways, completely perfect.

So Liv’s absence from the public eye for the past couple of years has been a problem for me. After the release of 2008’s The Incredible Hulk and The Strangers, and the split from her husband of five years, Spacehog’s Royston Langdon, Liv appeared to disappear. There was the occasional sighting in the front row of fashion week, or an appearance at an event to support her friend Stella McCartney, but for the most part, she seemed to be going incognito.

But – thank God – that self-imposed exile appears to be over. She’s fronting a campaign for G-Star jeans, the reason for our chat today, and is currently in Louisiana filming a new movie, Super, alongside Kevin Bacon and Juno’s Ellen Page.

‘I’m always working!’ she laughs, when I ask where she’s been. ‘But I took a lot of the past two years off to be with my son and I was going through a lot of personal changes. I love being a mum and it was important I got to spend those years that are so precious and will never come back again with my son Milo [now five].’

The time off seems to have been good for Liv, now 32. When the split happened, you could feel her pain in interviews. ‘You go through a couple of weeks where you think “Oh, I’m OK, I feel better,” and then suddenly, out of nowhere, it hits you again,’ she said at the time. Nowadays, following a move to LA, far away from the family home in New York, her approach is philosophical. ‘I feel grateful for the life lessons that I’ve learnt,’ she says. ‘I definitely feel like I’ve grown up a lot and I’ve gotten to know myself in a new way. Life’s interesting, it’s filled with surprises and, just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, it throws you a curve ball. Scary as it is, it’s also kind of amazing. It’s not easy, but that’s what friends are for.’

Her friends, she says, include her family. Her father, of course, is Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, and mother, former model Bebe Buell. ‘I speak to my grandmother, my mother, my godmother and my father about everything,’ she says. ‘Sometimes you lose your way or forget what’s going on, but when you speak to someone who knows you so well, it helps you to see clearly.’

Liv is, in fact, calling from her godmother, film producer Susan Hoffman’s house, in New Orleans, where she’s descended during a break from filming. ‘We went to my friend’s bar last night,’ she says. ‘Only in New Orleans on a Sunday would there be an outrageous, punk-rock, cabaret show. I started thinking, maybe I should move to New Orleans to do cabaret at One Eyed Jacks. I’m a carnie at heart,’ she laughs, using the American slang for funfair worker. ‘The other night filming, we were in the middle of nowhere, and the sun was setting and I was walking through mud to get to hair and make-up, and I felt so happy living that sort of carnival life. Living in a little trailer and getting all messed up. I appreciate all the simple pleasures of it.’

The other thing bringing a smile to Liv’s face is Milo, and you get the feeling having her ‘little friend’ around has been an enormous source of comfort. ‘They say the most amazing, crazy things that stop you in your tracks,’ she laughs. ‘You sort of swoon and write them down and tell all your friends. This summer, we shot the G-Star campaign in Paris and we shared a bed together in the George V hotel in this beautiful suite. Then we took the tunnel from Paris to London and stayed with friends in the countryside and went on this amazing adventure together. He was the best travel companion I’ve ever had.’

As for room for other men, Liv’s been linked to British actor Charlie Hunnam (of Queer As Folk fame), and, if you believe the internet, almost every man she attends a yoga class with. But it’s not something she’s ready to talk about. She can’t be short of admirers though: Liv Tyler is one of those rarest of women that both men and women seem to agree on.

‘I do feel pressure,’ she says of the effort to conform to the Hollywood ideal. ‘I watch what I eat – I try to be balanced, but not to be strict all the time. When it’s the holidays or I’m not working, I want to cook beautiful meals and eat them with my son and enjoy life. I like to have a beer and, I can’t deny it, it’s nice to live a little. Then, before I have something coming up, maybe I’ll do three days where I’ll just make juices and smoothies and soups and eat a lot of vegetables.’

As famous as she is for her films and her family, Liv’s also something of a style icon. Her favourite designers, she says, include Lanvin and Stella McCartney, and when she’s not shopping online, she’s often in cult boutique Opening Ceremony. ‘The most worn thing in my closet…’ she muses. ‘My pyjamas? Jeans and a striped top and a blazer is a very good look for me, but I also love to wear cute little dresses or rompers with tights and my Converse or my little Lanvin black flats. I’m pretty obsessed with rompers at the moment.’

Her approach to red-carpet dressing is laid-back. ‘Sometimes, it’s just a matter of ending up with the dress that fits and looks best on you,’ she smiles. ‘The truth is, in my personal life, I don’t think about it too much. I have the sort of things that I feel comfortable in every day and I’m obsessed with wellies. It only rains for about half an hour in LA, so I go to my appointment wearing them and then I come out and the sun is shining and it’s a desert and I’ve got my Wellington boots on.’

The move to LA does not seem a permanent one; born and bred on the East Coast, Liv certainly seems more suited to life back home. ‘I’m an Eskimo,’ she laughs. ‘I grew up in Maine and New York, so even the climate of LA feels strange to me. It’s a whole other way of life; the landscapes and the seasons and the experience. It’s been really interesting and an adventure. I don’t know that I would want to live there forever but it was just a nice change for a while.’

It’s a change that seems to have done wonders for her. After taking a little time out, spending time with her son and her friends, she seems ready for a return to the spotlight. Welcome back Liv, we’ve missed you.
 

Source: Grazia Magazine

Liv is on the cover of the April edition of the Japanese “Be Story” Magazine. Inside probably a new photos, from an older shoot, as these pictures have not yet be identified. At the moment we think that the pictures are taken by Cliff Watts, because the hair is done by David Babaii and the make-up by Vanessa Scali, which were also present at the Cliff Watts shoot, that appeared initially in C-Magazine in 2008.

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Thanks to LLT.com for the heads-up. 

Scans can be found here!

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Stylephile: Liv Tyler

This month ELLE launches Stylephile: the chance for you to question our cover stars and featured celebrities. This month Liv Tyler answers questions from our subscribers, but we have many great Stylephile interviewees lined up for 2010. So be prepared to pose your question via the email address below. Over to you, Liv.

When did you know you were famous?
When my grandmother sent me a clipping of my name in a crossword puzzle.

Most ridiculous rumour you’ve read about yourself recently?
That Zach Braff and I were snuggling and staring romantically into each other’s eyes in a wine bar. That made me laugh out loud – it was the first time we’d met, and we were talking about a move he’s directing.

Night out of choice?
A dive bar complete with jukebox and whiskey mac.

Great night in?
Stella McCartney’s house in the country. Once our kids are asleep it’s ‘grab the wine’, and talk turns to boys and husbands, and who’s shagging who.

What do you look for in a friend?
Sincerity, laughter and loyalty.

Trait you most despise in men?
Rudeness and lack of manners – but leaving socks on the floor isn’t grounds for a break-up.

Most treasured possession in your wardrobe?
A Loro Piana camel hat that I bought in London. I wear it almost every day.

Guilty pleasure?
Knickers. I go pretty bonkers in Coco de Mer.

The dress that got away?
An Ossie Clark empire-line dress I tried on 12 years ago.

Most stylish person you know?
Kate Moss. I love playing dress-up with her and her closet.

What are you wearing today?
My favourite plaid Isabel Marant all-in-one, fluffy booties from Topshop, a Chloé peacoat and a hat by Stella McCartney for Gap. It’s very chilly in Shreveport [Louisiana, where Tyler is filming her new movie, Super]!

How beautiful are you?
Right now, not very. I’m fighting a sinus infection and a pimple.

What do you see when you look in the mirror?
Bright blue eyes and dark circles.

What makes you jealous?
Sleeping in.

Best party you’ve ever been to?
My son Milo’s fifth birthday party. Jumping on a bouncy castle has got to be the best exercise.

When did you last lose your temper?
When two paparazzi jumped out from behind a tree while I was hiking in Griffith Park.

When did you last cry?
On the set of Super during a love scene with Rainn Wilson.

Favourite movie character of all time?
Brigitte Bardot as Camille Javal in Contempt.

Favourite song lyric?
‘Love is like a stove, burns you when it’s hot’ – by Gram Parsons.

Most memorable gig?
Seeing Kiss with my mum when I was three. I remember being really scared of the band’s boots.

Heels or flats?
Barefoot.

Wisdom or beauty?
Can’t we have both?

Your story in two words?
Very complicated.

What’s the best advice you’ve even been given?
Follow your heart and never go quietly.

What do you want to do before you die?
Live on a farm with chickens, a vegetable garden, and a John Deere tractor.

Source: Elle Magazine UK, March 2010

ELLE Stylephile: Liv Tyler

By Claire Sacré

In an online poll back in October we asked you, our readers, who you would most like to see on the cover of ELLE. Your answer? Liv Tyler.
And we weren’t surprised. The Incredible Hulk star is one of Hollywood’s most celebrated natural beauties. Born to rock’n’roll royalty (the love child of singer and Playboy Playmate Bebe Buell and Aerosmith’s leading man Steven Tyler), she started modelling aged 14, moved into acting with 2004 thriller Silent Fall, and has been on our girl crush list ever since she played Corey Mason in teen cult classic Empire Records. Here’s a sneak peek at what she has to say about fame, friends and fashion…

THE INTERVIEW

What’s the most ridiculous rumour you’ve read about yourself recently?
That Zach Braff and I were snuggling and staring romantically into each other’s eyes in a wine bar. That made me laugh out loud – it was the first time we’d met, and we were talking about a movie he’s directing.

Great night in?
Stella McCartney’s house in the country. Once our kids are asleep it’s ‘grab the wine’, and talk turns to boys and husbands, and who’s shagging who.

Most treasured possession in your wardrobe and guilty pleasure?
A Loro Piana camel hat that I bought in London. I wear it almost every day. Guilty pleasure? Knickers. I go pretty bonkers in Coco de Mer.

To read the full Stylephile interview and see exclusive pictures of Liv – wow, those legs – buy March ELLE out 4th February.

Another picture(small):

Update: Scans are currently on their way! Being shipped from the UK!

When your dearest pals are Kate Moss and Stella McCartney, who needs a stylist?

Liv Tyler, who appears on the March cover of British Elle says she relies on her girlfriends when it comes to matters of the heart–and of the closet. For old-fashioned, girly gossip, she heads to McCartney’s house in the English countryside. “Once our kids are asleep it’s ‘grab the wine’, and talk turns to boys and husbands,” she says. When not dishing with Stella, the 32-year-old actress can be found in the equally glamorous company of buddy Kate Moss. “I love playing dress-up with her and her closet,” she says of her sartorially gifted friend.

But nothing compares to spending time with her all time BFF: 5-year-old son Milo, whose recent birthday bash she cites as the best party ever, and what sounds like the most fun fitness routine ever: “Jumping on a bouncy castle has got to be the best exercise!” Look out for the March issue of British Elle on sale February 3. -Monique Jessen

Liv Tyler’s idea of fun is to enjoy a ‘dress-up’ session with her pal Kate Moss.

The 32-year-old model and actress said she always had a good time when she was with Moss.

‘Kate Moss. I love playing dress-up with her and her closet,’ she told Elle magazine.

But while she can rely on 36-year-old supermodel Moss for a fun evening, Tyler admits having famous friends does have its downsides when the press starts rumours.

She claims the most ridiculous tale she’s ever heard about herself was that she was seen ‘snuggling’ with 34-year-old Scrubs actor Zach Braff in a bar.

‘That made me laugh out loud – it was the first time we’d met and we were talking about a movie he’s directing,’ said the Lord Of The Rings actress, who is the daughter of Aerosmith rocker Stephen Tyler.

Read the full interview in Elle magazine out on Wednesday.

Source: Metro.co.uk

Here, you can see the difference between the newsstand cover and the subscription cover. Reportedly, the cover of the Special Edition of the March issue features Naomi Campbell.

Source: The Fashion Spot

The Confuzzled Reel blog has posted the scans.

Liv is on the cover of the Portugese magazine Estrela, October 2009 edition.

Inside a 4-page article with 2 full-page pictures. We suspect nothing really new, as well as for pictures.

Anyone who is in posession of scans is more than welcome to send them in!

In this “Black and White” issue:

- Gwyneth Paltrow
- Liv ans Paris
- Burberry
- Super! (the movie)
- Liv and Let Liv (interview/article)
- Horoscope
- Black and White, the top pics!

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