Vanna Bardot

About Vanna Bardot

“When I heard that this pictorial was going to be in HUSTLER’s 50th Anniversary Issue, I was really excited, because I know the Anniversary Issue is always a big deal, but the fact that this is the 50th is crazy! That’s a milestone for the magazine. The shoot was really a collaborative process between the photographer and me. He wanted me to feel as beautiful as possible, and he let me pick the set and the wardrobe.

“When I got into the industry, I knew that I didn’t just want to be here for a short stint. I wanted to really have an impact. I was like, If I’m gonna do this, I want to go all the way. I want to be winning awards. But I never thought that I would be winning the AVN Female Performer of the Year Award. That was such a special moment, something I have been gearing toward for the past year.

“I have so much love for adult and so much admiration for every other performer, director and person involved. It’s truly a great industry. I love that every day is a bit different. Always a different crew or scenario—it’s never boring. And I like that there are so many different styles of shooting too, from super-produced to raw gonzo. I like the diversity of it.

“I’ve been aware of HUSTLER since I was a teenager. I liked looking at all kinds of magazines, but I loved that HUSTLER’s style was a little bit more raw and gritty. Also, Larry Flynt’s story is incredible. To me, the magazine represents sexual freedom—the ability to show yourself how you want to show yourself, not having to abide by society’s standards. Really going by the beat of your own drum is how I would summarize HUSTLER.”