How Long Gone 875. - Hailey Benton Gates
Nov 26, 2025
Hailey Benton Gates, an accomplished model, actress, director, and journalist, chats from Puerto Rico about her award-winning debut film, Atropia. She shares quirky tales of filming in unusual hotels and her childhood experiences with braces. The conversation dives into the complexities of military themes in her work, including real military training settings. Hailey's insights on casting, creative nuances, and the indie filmmaking grind reveal her unique artistic journey, making for a lively and engaging discussion.
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From Paris Review To Vice Fieldwork
- Hailey Benton Gates described transitioning from The Paris Review to Vice and producing on-the-ground documentary work.
- She recounted preference clashes with crew over lodging and the reality of remote shoot conditions.
Braces, A Fork, And A Handwritten Contract
- Hailey kept a childhood gap in her teeth and attempted to remove braces with a fork, prompting her mother to draft a handwritten contract.
- The contract absolved the mother from blame and led to getting the braces removed.
Listen To What Sparks Attraction
- If you want to attract an uninterested crush, study their preferences and listen — consent and safety permitting.
- Hailey framed this as romantic listening rather than manipulation.