Elaine Stella

The rising American model and business owner beauty returns to MAXIM…

Welcome back, Elaine What have you been up to since you first appeared in MAXIM last year?
I’ve not been up to a whole lot, besides social distancing! I’ve just been catching up on small house projects and running my business from my home.

What did you love most about this photo shoot?
This shoot is set in a very special place in my home town, and most of the photos were taken in my Nanas favourite fishing spot. This year has been very emotional and I wanted to share something special with her. She wasn’t there with me physically but I could still tell she was cheering me on.

You look gorgeous in this shoot. When do you feel sexy?
I feel more beautiful and pure than sexy. I’ve done a lot of self-growth this year and I feel more confident.

What is your best asset?
I will always be able to see my kindness in my eyes and facial expression, but on the outside I can’t get enough of the blonde hair!

Give us a little more background about yourself and your life story so far.
To start with, I was born blind and went to the school for the blind along with having surgery. My mother and Nana raised me along with my two sisters – I grew up way too fast because I was impatient! I’ve always been a hard worker and a “go getter“ and have made my share of mistakes. However, I learnt the lessons I needed to learn and these days I will help anybody in need and never judge anyone. I’m a mother, aunt, sister, daughter, best friend, homeowner, business owner and, of course, a hell of a good model!

What would people be most surprised to know about you?
I am very intuitive and spiritual. I can connect to “the other side” to talk with my loved ones or friends’ loved ones that have passed away.

What have you learnt about men over the years?
That they are not all evil. Lol!

What’s one thing men should always remember about women?
Women just want to be heard and understood on every level.

How can a man win his way to your heart?
If I tell you guys then the secret will be out! I want it to be his idea.

Fair enough. If you had to take MAXIM on a date what would it entail?
I would love to get up-close and personal in the comfort of my home – more specifically, my shower. I’d take you guys for a behind-the-scenes daily routine of mine.

Ahem, OK! Being an Influencer what do you dislike about social media?
It hurts my heart when I open the apps and I see all the negative posts, hate and cruelty.

What’s the weirdest thing someone has sent you on social media?
A guy I was friends with sent me a picture of my name carved in his arm. Er… yup.

Where’s the best place you’ve travelled to pre-COVID-19 restriction?
Anywhere in the U.S. because its home and I feel safe.

Have you ever been to Australia?
No, but you guys should have me?!

What’s one thing you’d change about the world?
I would make the people in the world less selfish.

Finish this sentence: If I ruled the world for a day, I would…
Make the media stop prioritising all the bad news.

What’s next for you?
I have a couple of really good ideas that I can’t wait to share with everyone. I just can’t tell you right now – it is a surprise! ■

Status Update

NAME: Elaine Stella
BORN: November 17, 1990
HOME TOWN: Hubbardston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
LIVES: Western Massachusetts, U.S.A.
HOBBIES: “Art, camping, doing hair and make-up.”
PHOBIAS: “Flying and spiders.”
LIFE MOTTO: “Don’t let life get in the way of living.”
INSTAGRAM: @Official_ElaineStella
TWITTER: @Elainestella00
SNAPCHAT: playmateestella