Is there a surefire way to get your day off to a good start?
Meditate and work up a good sweat.
What is the biggest cliché in wellness?
Just breathe, and it helps.
What do you like most about Los Angeles?
Ocean.
What makes you feel sexy?
my husband.
And what is your signature scent?
Vilao San Rey Eau de Parfum. Layered, spicy but sexy. [with] Hint of turmeric.
Do you have a signature dish that you cook for your friends?
Usually it’s something cooked in one pot, like the chicken and dumplings from my first recipe book.
What’s the secret to a successful dinner party?
It’s a good company.
What’s the best way to drink whiskey?
Japanese style with a round and oversized ice ball.
Share your party tips.
Ask challenging questions suitable for single-threaded dinner conversations.
Where is next on your dream destination list?
Orient Express from Paris to Rome.
I’m new to Goop, which product should I start with?
Goopglow Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator. Get baby-soft skin in just a few minutes.
What piece of art has left the most impression on you?
An early “Ocean Park” painting by Richard Diebenkorn. When I was about 14 years old, my dad and I went to the Smithsonian Institution.
What is the most important item in your wardrobe?
my father’s sweater.
Name the best gift you have ever given.
A movie about my husband’s life on his 50th birthday.
Name the best gift you have ever received.
This is a JAR ring.
Do you remember the last book that made you cry?
small life, 5 years ago. I cried at the end.
What is the secret to interior design to make a room beautiful?
Add unexpected importance.
If you could only stay at one hotel in the world, which one would you choose?
Four Seasons Hotel Florence.
What’s the secret to making a relationship last?
Take full responsibility for your side.
How can I remain friends with my ex?
Remember why you fell in love with them in the first place.
What advice do you give to children?
Don’t use Instagram.
What do you wish you knew about turning 50?
What a freeing feeling!
Tell us something you think would surprise us.
my sense of humor.