“It’s Not Like I Was Drunk ALL The Time”: An Interview With America's Next Top Model 4's Brittany

RNO: When you were standing with Naima in front of Tyra, did you know that it was going to be you eliminated, or did you think that you still had a chance?

Brittany: Yeah, I knew it was me. I mean, the week before I was left standing with Christina. It’s kind of like I pulled a Lluvy. She was there three times in front of the judges, and I was there on week two with Sara, then with Christina and then with Naima. It’s like – three strikes and your out. At that point I knew I was done for.

RNO: Did you find the male models in the shoot to be as flirtatious as Keenyah did, or do you think she might have been overreacting a little?

Brittany: I didn’t see Keenyah do her shoot, so I don’t know what was going on with her and the male models. Personally, I thought the guys were just doing their thing, and it didn’t help that I was so much taller than they were, so I didn’t see them anyway. Plus, I was in heels, which made me even taller. I know that Keenyah is a very competitive person, so if something was bugging her that much that she had to stop her shoot, then they might have crossed a line, but I don’t know… I guess it all has to do with how you feel.

RNO: A running theme from this season was your resemblance to Janice Dickinson. Have you ever been told you look like her before you were on the show, and did you see the resemblance?

Brittany: I had never been told that I look like Janice, but when I got to the semi finals, all the judges were telling me that right away. Then I started hearing it all through the season. It didn’t really bother me at all since I love Janice and I think she’s great. I try not to say that I look like anyone, since I am my own person, but it’s a great compliment. I hope I look the way she does when I’m her age.

RNO: Did anyone ever sit Keenyah down and explain to her that Naima is half black? It didn't look like she even cared to hear it.

Brittany:Ehh, I’m not really sure. I think I stated my opinion on that during the show. I’m not really all that comfortable talking about it, but that was for them two to handle. I just think everyone was stressed at that point and homesick as well, so every little thing was bound to get on someone else’s nerves.

RNO:Where do you plan to go from here? Is modeling still something you want to pursue as a career?

Brittany:Oh, I definitely want to stick with modeling. I’ve said since I was little that I wanted to either be a model or an actress. I wouldn’t have gone through this whole modeling boot camp experience if I didn’t want to continue on this path. Other wise it would have been a big waste of time. This is definitely what I want to do.

RNO:What kind of advice would you give to girls that were thinking about applying for future seasons of the show?

Brittany: For girls that are thinking about applying for this show – just remember to be true to who you are. Don’t change and know that person that you are. There are always adjustments that can be done, and things to learn in the industry, but don’t get catty and turn into a diva. It’s meant to be a fun experience!

RNO: Thanks, Brittany!

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.

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