Heated Rivalry's François Arnaud Gets Ready for the Saint Laurent Show | Vanity Fair

Preparing for the Saint Laurent Show

• 💡 François Arnaud is in Paris to attend his first-ever Saint Laurent show, expressing excitement and a bit of uncertainty about the experience.
• 👕 His chosen Saint Laurent outfit is described as bold, classic, and retro-futuristic, with an "American Gigolo" vibe, featuring subtle patterns on the shirt and pants.
• ✈️ Despite experiencing jet lag from his flight from LA, he managed a three-hour nap and is using eye patches to prepare for the evening.

Grooming and Skincare Insights

• 🧼 His groomer, Charlie, focuses on hydrating his skin and applying eye gels to address his lifelong dark circles.
• ✨ François uses red light therapy for skin redness, a practice he adopted years ago on a dermatologist's recommendation after a TV show damaged his skin.

Reflecting on "Heated Rivalry"

• 🚀 The magnitude of "Heated Rivalry's" success took everyone by surprise, though he always believed in the project's quality.
• 💖 He attributes the show's appeal to its portrayal of emotionally available men and an aspirational, "impossible love" story that resonates with viewers.
• 👏 François is particularly proud that the series has positively impacted real-life athletes, finding this outcome heartwarming.
• ⛸️ For his role, he, along with co-stars who also couldn't skate, underwent intensive hockey training over three weeks, with the hockey scenes filmed last.

Personal Background and Paris Favorites

• 🗣️ Having spent summers in France as a child, he is fluent in French and can effortlessly switch between Quebecois and French accents.
• 🚶 His favorite activities in Paris are walking around to discover new things and then eating after working up an appetite.

The Art of Acting

• 🎭 François views acting as a powerful outlet to be oneself through the persona of another character.
• ⚡ He finds the hardest part of acting to be embracing the fear that accompanies each new project, seeing it as the source of thrill and rewarding performances.