"At the Final 14, Everyone Became a Diva!" – An Interview with America’s Next Top Model 3’s Julie

RNO: Did you think you were going to be cut? If not, who did you think was going?

Julie: Oh yeah, I knew it was going to be either myself or Kelle, and when it was the two of us left, I had a gut feeling that it was going to be me. I just didn’t like that they got rid of me for saying I wanted to be in manufacturing. I wanted to be a model too, and just because Kelle had this ultimate dream of being a model one day, it was me that ended up getting cut.

RNO: Which of the girls seemed the most “drama free” to you?

Julie: Wow, that’s pretty tough and I’m not really sure. Cassie kept to herself most of the time, and I actually respected that about her. Jennipher was so funny, and stayed pretty drama free as well. Kristi and Nicole managed to stay out of any drama whatsoever!

RNO: Is there anything about yourself that you learned from this whole experience?

Julie: The one thing I really learned was a sense of self. I realized that in order to be happy, I have to be true to myself first. Besides, how am I supposed to be happy unless if I don’t act like anyone but myself!

RNO: You said several times that you were trying to represent Indian women. Do you feel that you did that properly?

Julie: I’m not really sure about that one either. I was there to break a mold and show that Indian women can do more than what people stereotype them to do. I think I did that. I completed my first goal, and that was to show people what I’m capable of. Many of my friends called and asked if my parents disowned me because of the whole thing, and I had to tell them no – they knew I wanted to do this and supported me in my decision.

RNO: What’s the one thing that you weren’t able to portray on camera that you wish you would have?

Julie: I really wish they would have showed more of my humor. That time at the party when I imitated my mom was not the first time I did that. Thank goodness my mom was a good sport about it all. She tried to tell me, “I don’t talk like that!” but I had to inform her that she really does, ha ha!

RNO: Do you plan on continuing to try to make it in the modeling industry or are you moving on?

Julie: Yes, I definitely plan to try to continue modeling. I’m young enough to still do it and definitely think I have an advantage over many other models, especially the other girls that were on the show. Every one of those girls it’s easy to say that, “Oh, I’ve seen someone that looks like her before.” It’s not that way with me – I think I’m unique looking and still have a chance to make it in the industry.

RNO: Is there anything you would like to say or add to your fans or fans of the show? Maybe something funny we didn’t get to see?

Julie: To all my fans and fans of the show – thank you so much for all the support that you have given to me and the show in general. I kept it real by staying Indian, and hopefully this won’t be the last time you see or hear from me!

RNO: Thanks again, Julie!

Phil Kural is a recent graduate from Temple University, with a degree in journalism. You can reach him at pkural@gmail.com with any feedback that you may have.

Be sure to sign up for our e-mail update so you can stay informed about new articles on the site! And take a look at the rest of the site. You can find all of our recent articles on this show at our America’s Next Top Model page and take a look at our sections on The Apprentice and Last Comic Standing. You can even buy reality show stuff at our Reality TV Store!

For more news about America’s Next Top Model, be sure to check out SirLinksALot!