Asia Argento

Where you’ve seen her:
Something of a child prodigy, this Italian actress had appeared in 14 movies before she was 21. Will be appearing alongside Vin Diesel in the upcoming spy thriller XXX.

Publicity stunt:
“Why did I spend all these years playing boring Europeans? I was made for action movies.”

Something in her genes:
“I’m a little bit of a freak. I have no idea why I turned out this way.”

Maxim general warning: Clothing can be hazardous to your health:
“People’s attitudes about sex aren’t healthy anywhere…except maybe in those tribes where they go around naked.”

August 2002 (#56)