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Kali Hawk Shows Off Her H.Crowne Collection & Talks 'Fifty Shades of Black'

Kali Hawk Shows Off Her H.Crowne Collection & Talks 'Fifty Shades of Black'

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Actress Kali Hawk takes us to church -- that is, Church Boutique in L.A. to show off her stunning H.Crowne collection of accessories and gives our host a H.Crowne makeover with her 3 most essential pieces! She also talks about her film 'Fifty Shades of Black' with Marlon Wayans, plus she reveals the TV show from her childhood that shaped her as a person!

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Young Hollywood

This is a face mask. It covers your mouth. Yeah. Not good for a host. We just can't stop talking. Hey guys, I'm Nikki Novak here with Kelly Hawk. These are your designs. Everybody knows you as an actress.

Kali Hawk

True.

Young Hollywood

But this is your line, H Crown.

Kali Hawk

Yes.

Young Hollywood

Tell me sort of how this came about.

Kali Hawk

Uh, well, basically a friend of mine, celebrity jewelry designer, Mariana Haroutunian, she designs amazing things for Lady Gaga and Madonna and Pee C.

Young Hollywood

I couldn't have guessed by this. Yeah. I mean totally. You can you can see the influence there.

Kali Hawk

Um, but I started going to her for certain custom things, and as I would wear them out, people would literally try to buy them off of me. So we kind of had the idea that maybe we should release a collection of some of the things that she's making for me.

Young Hollywood

So you're going to take us around church.

Kali Hawk

Yes.

Young Hollywood

We're going to pray, worship and all the fashion, you're going to show us all of your designs. Let's go.

Kali Hawk

Okay, go. Fashion. Let's do it. Hmm. I feel like I want to get kinky.

Young Hollywood

You are in 50 Shades of Black. I can do this, right?

Kali Hawk

I mean, I am in 50 Shades of Black, so really.

Young Hollywood

So what do you call this? This is like a collar or

Kali Hawk

This top piece is a the Henry shoulder piece. So pretty much when I was working with Mariana on the collection, I kept saying that I wanted something that could convey my overall feeling of wanting to be like Henry VIII on a Saturday. So whenever I think of Henry VIII, I think about the amazing jewelry that he would layer over his coats and jackets. So this is the Henry shoulder piece in Noir.

Young Hollywood

Oh wow. Okay, see, I thought it was a collar.

Kali Hawk

It can really be anything you want. There are no rules. I mean clearly, I have long gold fingertips. So you can do anything you want. And then this is the black corselette.

Young Hollywood

Now, the fact that you shot 50 Shades of Black, and this is all very sexy, did any inspire any or is it just a happy coincidence that it's could kind of like the theme can kind of go together?

Kali Hawk

I think it's a certain kind of person who can wear things like this casually, and it's a certain kind of person that would say yes to doing 50 Shades of Black with Marlon Wayans, getting spanked with strange objects, you know, for the sake of comedy.

Young Hollywood

When you got the call, was there any hesitation? Or did you just go full in?

Kali Hawk

I had a lot of questions. Um, I won't say that there's hesitation, but there was a lot of, you know, kind of, hmm, so how do we do it? Marlon actually hit me with stuff. By by accident. Yeah, by accident. He hit me with a few things a few times.

Young Hollywood

I can't wait to see the blooper reel from this movie because it's probably going to be even funnier than the actual film. I saw a scene. It was you guys were in an elevator. And it gets crazier and crazier, and then your tongues are fully out. That happens. You're licking each other's faces. And I thought I mean acting is acting, but still. But that's a real face and that's your real tongue licking the other actor.

Kali Hawk

That's Marlon. I mean pretty much that was the first day of filming.

Young Hollywood

Oh, was it? That's breaking the ice.

Kali Hawk

I had met him before, so I knew what to expect. Yeah. But.

Young Hollywood

He's been in our studio, and let's just say he did things to our couch that our couch hasn't gotten over yet. So.

Kali Hawk

Really?

Young Hollywood

Yeah. We got worn. We'll light on fire. But yo, check this out. What are your like three essentials that you would say girls have to have to put with your pieces? Like three.

Kali Hawk

Uh, pajamas. Okay. And you have to have a beanie. I'm going to give you the H Crown makeover. Wait right here. Okay. I wear everything. I love to wear beanies. I love really casual clothing, and I love sunglasses. So if I were to give you a quick H Crown makeover. You already have the finger palms. Do you realize that we're we're like lost like soul twins when it comes to fashion?

Young Hollywood

I felt that because you're tall. You love plaid. I love my plaid. You are not getting these sunglasses back, by the way. I feel like if I ever had like my next first date,

Kali Hawk

You totally should do that.

Young Hollywood

Should I do this and see if he can handle me? And to complete the casual look,

Kali Hawk

Anybody that puts gold chains around my face, has my heart for the rest of my life.

Young Hollywood

How many? Cuz you never think everyone puts chains around their neck, but to put it around the face.

Kali Hawk

Everything about luxury and high fashion is um pretty much geared to doing the opposite of what is common. So it's common for someone to show their whole face to everyone. So the trend of wearing large sunglasses, anything that can cover even more of the face is really is a really coveted look because it's something that not everyone can pull off. Historically, people in royal families often were excited to be as pale as possible because it showed that they were as far removed from the commoners who had to work out in the sun, and to get tans. Now everyone pays a lot of money for a tan. But back in the times

Young Hollywood

And I strive for mine. Look, you know what I mean? Everyone wants a tan, but in medieval times, the more pale you were, the more luxurious it was. Oh, I had no idea that this is what I looked like. I love it. I want to take a picture of you. Wait, where's my cell phone? I love that you're having so much fun.

Kali Hawk

I'm having so much fun. This is a face mask. It covers your mouth. Yeah. Not good for a host. We just can't stop talking.

Young Hollywood

I was wondering if if there's any sort of film or TV show or anything that you think maybe shaped you in a certain way.

Kali Hawk

You know what I really loved to watch when I was a kid? When I would So terrible. But I think it did shape me as a person. I don't know if it shaped me as an actor, but Mr. Rogers. And I was

Young Hollywood

That's why you like cardigans. I feel like I'm Anastasia Steele and you're Christian Grey right now. Oh my God! The role reversal of the century from 50 Shades of Black to 50 Shades of This plaid. Yes. Oh my God. 50 Shades of Plaid. It's been really fun. It's been really fun. Thank you so much.

Kali Hawk

Yeah!

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Kali Hawk

    Actress and designer of H.Crowne

  • Nikki Novak

    Host of the interview

  • Mariana Haroutunian

    Celebrity jewelry designer and H.Crowne co-creator

  • Lady Gaga

    Client of Mariana Haroutunian

  • Madonna

    Client of Mariana Haroutunian

  • Henry VIII

    Inspiration for a shoulder piece design

  • Marlon Wayans

    Co-star in 'Fifty Shades of Black'

  • Christian Grey

    Character reference from 'Fifty Shades of Black'

  • Anastasia Steele

    Character reference from 'Fifty Shades of Black'

  • Mr. Rogers

    Childhood TV show host that shaped Kali Hawk

FAQ

What is Kali Hawk's H.Crowne collection?+
H.Crowne is an accessories line co-designed by actress Kali Hawk and celebrity jewelry designer Mariana Haroutunian, created after people frequently tried to buy Kali's custom pieces.
Who is Mariana Haroutunian?+
Mariana Haroutunian is a celebrity jewelry designer who has created pieces for artists like Lady Gaga and Madonna, and she co-designs the H.Crowne collection with Kali Hawk.
What film does Kali Hawk discuss in the interview?+
Kali Hawk discusses her role in the film 'Fifty Shades of Black', a comedy in which she stars alongside Marlon Wayans.
What childhood TV show influenced Kali Hawk?+
Kali Hawk reveals that 'Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood' was a show she watched as a child that significantly shaped her as a person.
What are Kali Hawk's three essential items for an H.Crowne makeover?+
Kali Hawk's three essential items for an H.Crowne makeover are pajamas, a beanie, and sunglasses.

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