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Behind the model: Growing up outside Augusta,
Maine, Rachel was labeled an “undercover nerd” because she enjoyed
solving arithmetic problems. Now she’s a junior at Columbia
University—majoring in mathematics and economics. “I don’t mind the
stereotype of the dumb model,” says Rachel. “I like to be
underestimated. It’s fun to walk into a room and challenge people’s
preconceptions. They think, ‘She’s a blonde model. What could be
less intelligent than that?’ They’re shocked to realize I have a
brain.”
The high life: “Everything in Maine closes at
midnight, so when I moved to New York, it was a luxury to go to a
club and stay until—heaven forbid—2 a.m. Now I’m content hanging out
by myself. I have a collection of DVDs and I love microwave
popcorn.”
Extra exposure: In addition to ads for Guess?
and L’Oréal, Rachel has appeared as a judge on MTV’s Say What?
Karaoke.
Tales from the shoot: “It’s glamorous wearing a
beautiful bikini in a waterfall. But it was the middle of a jungle.
I had to know if there were any snakes around, because I have a huge
problem with snakes. And the crew guy told me, ‘Only yellow pythons,
and they’re easy to spot.’ Very reassuring.”
Desert island essentials: “A lifetime supply of
chocolate-covered strawberries. And some company would be nice.” |