Caitlin O’Connor

RUKUS magazine, July 2013, Print

Caitlin O’Connor was born in Los Angeles, California, but raised in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. She is an American actress, model and TV host. Upon graduating high school in Pennsylvania, she moved back to Los Angeles where she attended UCLA where she graduated with a major in English and a minor in Theater. This is also where Caitlin got her first modeling experience by posing for UCLA’s Bruin BearWear Catalog. In 2011, Caitlin appeared as a series regular on the MTV show, Chelsea Settles. Just one year later, 2012, Caitlin was named one of Hollywood’s Hottest Girls by Yahoo News. She was also named one of the top ten hottest girls in America for 2013 by Maxim readers and given a column for their July/August issue as “The Helpful Hottie,” Advice Girl. Caitlin recently landed a starring role in a Pepsi Next commercial and was featured on TMZ on TV. Her credits don’t stop there though, she’s also made numerous appearances on various Web, Cable and TV shows as a celebrity guest and as a host. She also has a few national commercials, print campaigns and magazine features under her belt. When Caitlin is not posing for the cameras, she is an active supporter of Generosity Water, a clean water organization. It’s always nice to see a beautiful girl who also has a heart.

1. What’s your Ethnicity?

Irish-Hungarian.

2. What’s your zodiac sign?

I’m a Leo. I’m stubborn and love giving lavish generous gifts.

3. Where are you from originally?

I’m originally from Los Angeles.  I was born in West Hollywood, California, but I was raised in a small town in Pennsylvania.

4. What did you like most about growing up in the Uniontown, PA?

My favorite part of growing up in Uniontown, Pennsylvania was the small-town vibe. It’s a quiet town with lots of local family-run businesses with kind and compassionate people.

5. What kind of mischief did you get into growing up?

Growing up, I got into my fair share of mischief.  I was pretty sheltered as a young girl and a bit shy. After high school I started to come out of my shell and I enjoyed going out dancing with my girlfriends.

6. What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?

The craziest thing I’ve ever done is fall in love. Love is dangerous.  [laugh] And yes, I’d do it again for sure. [smile]

7. What’s your favorite hobby and why?

My favorite hobby is traveling. This summer I vacationed in Cabo and did a few photoshoots in Chicago and New York City. I love traveling to new places and experiencing the food and different cultures, Europe is my next stop.

8. What’s your guilty pleasure?

My guilty pleasure is sugar and desserts. I love to bake cookies.

9. Who do you admire?

I admire old Hollywood glamour and the starlets that defined that era. Audrey Hepburn, Sophia Loren,  Marilyn Monroe, etc. I admire their beauty, style and essence. One of my favorite past times is enjoying black and white films and old movies at Hef’s on the weekends with friends.

10. If you could change one thing in the world what would it be and why?

If I had the power to change one thing in the world, I would clear my generation’s student loan debt (which surpasses credit card debt in the nation) and allow students to enter college at no cost for the first two years.

11. What’s one of your personal goals?

One of my personal goals is to raise a family and provide a comfortable, supportive and nurturing homelife for my kids. I love children and can’t wait to have my own.

12. What do guys compliment you on the most?

Definitely my eyes the most, but my red hair also gets a lot of attention.

13. What’s your favorite body part on yourself?

My favorite body part is my eyes. Eyes are the windows to the soul.

14. What do you look for in a guy?

I look for intelligence,  a sense of humor and someone who is confident, but not cocky.

15. What’s the first thing you notice about a guy?

The first thing I notice about a guy is his hair. I usually like dark-haired men, although, every once in a while, a blonde will catch my eye too.

16. What’s your ideal first date?

My ideal first date would be dinner and a movie. I’m a pretty simple girl, I like to have a chance to talk and get to know someone on a first date.

17. What turns you on?

My turn-ons include laughing, exercising, dancing and guys in glasses.

18. What turns you off?

My turn-offs are gossiping, bad hygiene,  negativity, violence, arguments and old ladies driving slow. [laugh]

19. What’s your biggest pet peeve?

My biggest pet peeve is young women getting too sloppy at the club, try to keep it classy ladies.

20. Who’s your celebrity pass?

Chris Hemsworth.

STATS:

Birthday: August 3

Height: 5’7”

Weight: 120lb

Measurements: 34C-26-34

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