From fashion to music and even home decor, after three decades, the ’90s are here with a bang. And you’d be hard-pressed to meet a Gen , another famous 90’s beauty. No wonder. This duo embodies 90s nostalgia.
The decade of the alternative music movement is also the focus of Netflix’s spin-off series That ’90s Show, with Elektra making a cameo in season two, showcasing her sex appeal and feistiness. “I literally had a fitting the other day and I wore that outfit. I mean, it was the same shirt vibe, the same skirt vibe,” Electra said of the struggles she still has from this momentous decade. and offset. “I had some of these clothes (in the 90s) and wore them almost every day.”
Now, more than 20 years after the series ended, “Baywatch” is back in the news, most recently with the August 2024 release of the documentary series “After Baywatch: Moments in the Sun.” “You’ll hear some of the most amazing stories and behind-the-scenes stories,” Electra said. “I think there’s a lot out there that no one knows.”
knock on Hollywood’s door
Electra, then Tara Patrick, first came into the Hollywood spotlight when mega-star Prince took her under his wing, redefining her image and recruiting her as the opening act for his Diamonds and Pearls tour. In 1993, he produced his first music album under Paisley Park. record.
Taking lessons from the “Purple Rain” star’s sense of style, Electra has developed a flirtatious fashion sense, featuring “super sexy, shiny and tight” outfits, daring hot pants, eye-catching gowns and cuts. Complete the look with an out top or dress and some fancy shoes. “Being there and experiencing that for over four years was just my lifestyle. And even though I was still in my 20s and started making things on my own, I still wore these costumes. , I think they were performing, putting on shows, dancing,” she explained. “It wasn’t even shock value. I really lived in the moment.”
Electra captivated Playboy readers around the world with her sultry gaze in stripped-down snapshots, eventually appearing on the cover nearly 50 times around the world.
Electra appeared as lifeguard Lani McKenzie on the hit TV series Baywatch, while also riding the wave of sex symbol status, a cheeky dating show on MTV where 50 contestants compete for the affections. He was the host of “Single’d Out.” Single head turner. “It was like college for me,” Electra said with a laugh. “I didn’t go to college, so I went to MTV. It was awesome.”
In the 90s and into the new millennium, Elektra appeared in several parody films. That includes his role as Drew Decker in “Scary Movie,” which became a box office hit despite mixed reviews from critics. And it didn’t end there. She served as a guest judge on popular reality shows such as “So You Think You Can Dance.” I danced with the Pussycat Dolls. Appeared on WB’s “Summerland”. Featured in Bloodhound Gang’s music video “The Inevitable Return of the Great White Dope”. Released his own music video “Werq”. And more.
seductive tattoo talk
Unlike what people get inked for their screen time today, in the ’90s studios had an “image” to maintain, and for the most part, that didn’t include tattoos. And although her skin has little body art, Electra said: “If I were a completely different person, my soul would be completely inked. I would have a stomach, I would have sleeves,” she emphasized. It would have been completely inked. ”
Although not a prerequisite for a romantic interest, Electra has a history with tattooed men, including marriages to inked icons Dennis Rodman and Dave Navarro. “I’m not going to date someone based on whether or not they have tattoos, but that’s definitely something that’s appealed to me over the years.”
Electra said she likes tattoos on the lips, head and face, as well as Old English and “gangster” fonts. “I love art in general, so when people express their art physically, it says a lot and it’s part of your history.”
Although her marriage to Chicago Bulls basketball star Rodman was short-lived, her marriage to Jane’s Addiction guitarist and “Ink Master” host and judge Navarro has a tattoo to commemorate their wedding date. left a permanent mark on her left wrist in the form of: November 22nd.
“I gave my ink virginity to Mark,” Electra said with a laugh, referring to Mark Mahoney, the famous tattoo artist and founder of Shamrock Social Club. When choosing a script-type font for “Eleven” and the Roman numeral “XXII,” the aesthetic she was looking for was “gangster-like” and “still some kind of delicacy.” “He did a perfect job.”
The influence of the ’90s is here to stay, resurfacing on screens, streaming on music platforms, and influencing wardrobes around the world. Revisiting an era of cultural change, Electra’s tenacity and influence have remarkable staying power.
