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Black trimmed silver metallic
high cut swimsuit: Vatanika
G o l d l a m e w r a p b l o u s e w/ s p o r t
pant: Victor Hayes
Gold sequin open toe heel
(unseen)- Casadei
Gold Lamé Silk Froufrou
Shirt: INGIE Paris
Silver sequin backless
gown: Vatanika
Camilla Metallic Loafer:
Mara & Mine
Cream felt hat:
Elisabetta Franchi
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B eing on an award-winning show, in this case the
USA Network’s Mr. Robot, is incredibly validating as
an arti st , Chaikin says, because, after all, who wants
to do great work nobody sees? “But I would rather
do something that i s fulfilling to me that doesn’t get
recognition than do something I’m really unhappy
with that doe s,” she adds. “Mr. Robot is the best of
both worlds. We’re all ver y passionate about it, so
reciproc ating that love is the most rewarding thing
you c an have as an artist — people loving your art as
much as you do.”
Speaking of art, Chaikin is also a painter with an
Inst agram account solely devoted to her work, and
has collaborated with fashion designers to put her
image s on clothing and accessories. But she keeps
social media u sage in check, which is probably why
she has a positive relationship with it rather than
a bitter, co -dependent one. “Social media is a great
way to be able to share what you’re doing,” she says;
“having thi s platform that people didn’t use to have is
really special.” She also advise s finding the platform
that’s right for you (in her case, it wasn’t “negative,
depre ssing” Twitter).
Having a platform and being a celebrity doesn’t make
her inherently a moral guide, as some are quick to
c riticize society for giving too much credence to
the opinions of ac tors when it comes to political
and social issues. However, Chaikin says, “having a
platform is a great way to let your voice be heard to
spread positive messages. I want to take advantage
of that, because other wise it would be a missed
opportunity.” The topic Chaikin has been most vocal
about is mental illness.
For young women coming to the entertainment
industr y, Chaikin is optimistic. “I feel so blessed that
I haven’t had a #MeToo experience,” she says, “ but it’s
incredible that ever yone has come for ward. The be st
thing to come out of the horrible year of 2017 was
this movement. It gives me hope that things are going
to change. I think it will give women coming to this
industr y the ability to stand up for themselves, be
able to speak out, and have support.”
Art imitates life, and life imitates art. Life also grows
from art. Playing a rounded, developed charac ter
such as Mr. Robot’s Darlene Anderson has allowed
Chaikin to experience tremendous growth as an ac tor,
having to convey both the charac ter ’s shield-like
persona as well as the vulnerability that lies beneath.
And the fac t that the charac ter changes with each
season has allowed Chaikin to grow and change as
well. “If you gave me one line,” she says, “I’d say it
differently each season.”
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