Patrice Hollis
Have you ever snuck into the room in the basement to watch Red Shoe Diaries on Cinemax? There is something innate and natural about sex that makes it a required session all the time (for some people…). The one guy behind cultivating a need behind that devilish delight was/is Hugh Hefner. His distinct personality has influenced a generation of men, women and freaks, respectively, to get their groove on and learn something in the process.
One to make that process become progress is Patrice Hollis. The born and raised Las Vegas starlet is the second oldest out of six brothers and sisters. Although drama seemed to be a main course, Ms. Hollis never let it deter her from her ultimate goal. Now, the Playboy Bunny shows Beauty & Brains how she has her sights set on Hollywood and beyond.
Beauty & Brains: How does it feel to be in Playboy, girl?
Patrice Hollis: It’s a great opportunity. A photographer who I was working with submitted my pictures to them. At the time, I had never really posed or thought about being in the magazine before. I ended up doing a test shoot with them, which they liked and I ended up signing a two year contract with Playboy. I can’t pose nude and I get booked out on jobs and appearances.
B&B: You got millions upon millions of men oogling you? Do you ever fear not leaving anything up for the imagination for a boyfriend?
PH: No, not really because the pictures are so classy and tasteful. I have a boyfriend and his first time dealing with Playboy when he was looking at me. It’s just work and he knows that. I wouldn’t pose nude for any other publication. I honestly feel that by asking for more, you can’t handle what I’m bringing to the table, which is bad because if you can’t handle my work and what I do, as my man, then you can’t handle me. If you can’t handle my work, you can’t handle me.
B&B: Is Playboy something that black women should realistically aspire to be on the cover of? Or are magazines like Black Men’s and King more apt?
PH: I don’t see why not. Playboy does have a different look, but I don’t see why not. I always tell people that if you want to do something, then one should go out and do it. Playboy just happened for me, I learned while I went along. It doesn’t hurt to try. You’re not really losing anything from it.
B&B: How has dealing with dramatics growing up as a child helped you deal with it as an adult?
PH: I think it makes me stronger and makes me smarter. I can point it out before it gets to me. I am able to deal with it so
B&B: As a Playmate of the Month, how does the public treat you differently than before you became its cover girl?
PH: Not so much, so far. Nobody has treated me any different, I do have fans. I don’t have any stalkers. I can keep a low profile. I’m not a big clubber or on going out. So, I think that that makes it a little bit easier.
B&B: Being that hip-hop has come under criticism with Congress and what not. Do you feel that Black women are degraded? Or do you believe that everyone has a choice?
PH: You know what? I think that with the videos and stuff like that, I’ve chosen my roles. You don’t have to choose the way you live your life. Men do say degrading things, but we call our best girl friends’ our “bitches.” I think you pick your role. If you want to be in one like that, you just have to defend your position. Men respect the right type of women. It’s all in the role you choose. My role is clean. I’m not wildin’ out on somebody or actin’ a fool; my demeanor is very classy. My roles were dancing or acting if I’m playing a role right next to somebody, but I wasn’t wiggling my butt, sliding down a pole. If that works for someone else, then that’s cool, but not me. I think there is a difference – when you respect yourself then being classy is where you’d want to be versus being sleazy with it. That’s where the line gets confused.
B&B: You sew, right?
PH: Yes.
B&B: If you could design an outfit for one celebrity who’s in need of some fashion help – who would it be and why?
PH: Hmm…? Probably Macy Gray. [Laughs] I like that she has her own style and that she’s an individual. I think that she should have a better fit of clothes. It’s too over-sized.
B&B: As you career continues to be on the up and up – what’s next for you?
PH: I’m starting my own children’s foundation and I’m starting a few businesses. I’m running a boutique, my own clothing line and a modeling agency. My partner is doing a make-up line, so we’re getting all that taken care of. What I want to do with children is to find a location where I can house them who have been neglected and/or abused. I would have an animal shelter right next door. They would take care of the animals and there would be a counselor on site, as well.
One to make that process become progress is Patrice Hollis. The born and raised Las Vegas starlet is the second oldest out of six brothers and sisters. Although drama seemed to be a main course, Ms. Hollis never let it deter her from her ultimate goal. Now, the Playboy Bunny shows Beauty & Brains how she has her sights set on Hollywood and beyond.
Beauty & Brains: How does it feel to be in Playboy, girl?
Patrice Hollis: It’s a great opportunity. A photographer who I was working with submitted my pictures to them. At the time, I had never really posed or thought about being in the magazine before. I ended up doing a test shoot with them, which they liked and I ended up signing a two year contract with Playboy. I can’t pose nude and I get booked out on jobs and appearances.
B&B: You got millions upon millions of men oogling you? Do you ever fear not leaving anything up for the imagination for a boyfriend?
PH: No, not really because the pictures are so classy and tasteful. I have a boyfriend and his first time dealing with Playboy when he was looking at me. It’s just work and he knows that. I wouldn’t pose nude for any other publication. I honestly feel that by asking for more, you can’t handle what I’m bringing to the table, which is bad because if you can’t handle my work and what I do, as my man, then you can’t handle me. If you can’t handle my work, you can’t handle me.
B&B: Is Playboy something that black women should realistically aspire to be on the cover of? Or are magazines like Black Men’s and King more apt?
PH: I don’t see why not. Playboy does have a different look, but I don’t see why not. I always tell people that if you want to do something, then one should go out and do it. Playboy just happened for me, I learned while I went along. It doesn’t hurt to try. You’re not really losing anything from it.
B&B: How has dealing with dramatics growing up as a child helped you deal with it as an adult?
PH: I think it makes me stronger and makes me smarter. I can point it out before it gets to me. I am able to deal with it so
B&B: As a Playmate of the Month, how does the public treat you differently than before you became its cover girl?
PH: Not so much, so far. Nobody has treated me any different, I do have fans. I don’t have any stalkers. I can keep a low profile. I’m not a big clubber or on going out. So, I think that that makes it a little bit easier.
B&B: Being that hip-hop has come under criticism with Congress and what not. Do you feel that Black women are degraded? Or do you believe that everyone has a choice?
PH: You know what? I think that with the videos and stuff like that, I’ve chosen my roles. You don’t have to choose the way you live your life. Men do say degrading things, but we call our best girl friends’ our “bitches.” I think you pick your role. If you want to be in one like that, you just have to defend your position. Men respect the right type of women. It’s all in the role you choose. My role is clean. I’m not wildin’ out on somebody or actin’ a fool; my demeanor is very classy. My roles were dancing or acting if I’m playing a role right next to somebody, but I wasn’t wiggling my butt, sliding down a pole. If that works for someone else, then that’s cool, but not me. I think there is a difference – when you respect yourself then being classy is where you’d want to be versus being sleazy with it. That’s where the line gets confused.
B&B: You sew, right?
PH: Yes.
B&B: If you could design an outfit for one celebrity who’s in need of some fashion help – who would it be and why?
PH: Hmm…? Probably Macy Gray. [Laughs] I like that she has her own style and that she’s an individual. I think that she should have a better fit of clothes. It’s too over-sized.
B&B: As you career continues to be on the up and up – what’s next for you?
PH: I’m starting my own children’s foundation and I’m starting a few businesses. I’m running a boutique, my own clothing line and a modeling agency. My partner is doing a make-up line, so we’re getting all that taken care of. What I want to do with children is to find a location where I can house them who have been neglected and/or abused. I would have an animal shelter right next door. They would take care of the animals and there would be a counselor on site, as well.
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