Q&A

As a model, actress, and entrepreneur, your career has spanned many industries. What have you enjoyed doing the most?

Professionally, what has provided me with the most fulfillment has been co-founding Serious Skincare. Obviously, building a successful business in a very crowded industry like skincare and beauty requires a great deal of work, but for me the reward has been the relationships I’ve fostered and enjoyed with our customers. Your skincare line, Serious Skincare, has rave reviews. What makes your line different from the others on the market?

What makes Serious Skincare different is the connection with the customer. This connection comes from our consistent and personal approach, and from providing solutions for a myriad of skincare concerns. The original formulations were created to clear and heal adult acne and problematic skin. My own battle with acne is what drove me to the brand originally. Today, the entire breadth of our product assortment is formulated to deliver a solution to beauty problems. Your marriage to superstar Sylvester Stallone is always under scrutiny. Recently you filed for divorce but then reconciled. How does being in the public eye affect your relationship and what advice would you give to other couples to handle obstacles in their marriage?

I am more confident giving advice on which skin cleanser, or which moisturizer is best for a specific skin type. Suffice to say that relationships are far more customized and personal for me to be dispensing marital advice. What made you and your family decide to do a reality show? And what can we expect?

First of all, I have an amazing family and Sly and I could not be prouder of the young women that we have raised. Having a family name that is well-known carries some preconceptions by the public and we all agreed what an amazing family project it would be to create a show to share our real lives. The added benefit is the project has provided us the opportunity to work and travel together – generally spending more time with one another. As far as what to expect, I cannot give away the story lines. You will have to tune in. Tell the readers one thing they probably don’t know about you.

The one thing that most don’t know about me is that I really am at my best when I am at home. I am a homebody. People are often surprised to learn that, given what I do professionally and being married to Sly, I most prefer to be at home. Sure, I love being on the set working, either for my skincare line or our show “The Family Stallone,” and the red carpet has its appeal every once and awhile… but my time at home is very precious to me. If you were given the chance to do one thing over in your life, what would it be?

I am so fortunate, beyond measure. Any longings or mistakes that I have in my life are not so regrettable that I would need to have a replay. If anything, I learned from those missteps, and they’ve made me stronger and wiser. Ask me again in ten years. What does the word power mean to you?

Power means having strength but accepting the responsibility of that strength to do what is right. In the spirit of P.O.W.E.R. magazine, I would break it down as follows:

Proactive – because power is in taking the lead. Optimism – looking forward with positivity is power.

Women – what is it they say, “the hand that rocks the cradle?” www.seriousskincare.com

Empathy – power without empathy is fleeting. Resourceful – looking within to apply one’s power to do good.

What is your favorite meal?

I love breakfast. As the girls got older and had busy schedules of their own, it was often the only meal time that we actually had time to connect as a family.

How often do you cook?

I cook more than most people would assume. I just made a Spanish omelet for Sly and myself last weekend.

Name three make up products from your skin care line that you can’t live without.

My must-haves are: Glycolic Cleanser, Lock and Bond 24 Hour Moisture Cream, and our Dry Lo spot treatment.

What is your favorite perfume?

I have several in my wardrobe currently. I tend to rotate several depending on my mood or the occasion.

If you were having a dinner party, who would be the first guest on your invite list?

My favorite dinner ‘guest’ is Sly. It is a challenge to align our work schedules, but since we have been working together on the reality show, it’s been more frequent. Other than Sly, my dinner guest of choice is our new neighbor, Ande. In just a short time, she has become a very close friend.

If you were stranded on a desert island, who would be the one person you would want to be with?

Sly…and my Cavapoos. What is your biggest pet peeve?

I have no tolerance for rude behavior.