In last summers sapphic satireBottoms, there was a scene in whichKaia Gerbers character was frustrated by her homework.
Who isbell hooks,and why do we care?
the high-school cheerleader asked.
Im gonna model.
The lines are a knowing wink toGerbers real life.
As I was saying it, my body was so tight, like,You cant say this!
Fortunately, shes in on the on-screen jokes, which she credits partially toBottoms.
It was the thing that truly made me fall in love with comedy, she says of the film.
I didnt know that was something I could do.
(Spoilers ahead!)
Although Gerber isnt sure of Mitzis fate, shes grown very protective of the character.
Im so biased toward Mitzi.
Despite what Mitzi says about not being a reader, you are.
What books would you recommend she read at this tricky time in her life?
Id love to curate a book list for her.
Were there elements of Mitzi that you personally influenced?
Its hard to tell how much I influenced Mitzi and how much she influenced me.
In a lot of ways, she feels like me if I had grown up under very different circumstances.
Whats a look from the era that youd like to revive?
But it was really fun to have that hair and makeup.
Even the manicurists work outfit was so fun and breezy!
And what was so wonderful was underneath the smock, there was still an incredible outfit.
People dont even see it, but thats how detail-oriented our entire team was.
Do you have a favorite behind-the-scenes memory of working with Kristen Wiig?
Its very difficult to cry when you have Kristen Wiig across from you.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
