Interview with Actor/Model Jacob Cooper
Ask anyone in a mall, in front of the movie theater or on the street. Who is Jacob Cooper? And their faces will light up. They know the name, who the man is. They see him every day on billboards, in films, on magazine covers and in music videos. When asked the question, they will stop and see him in their minds—only he’s probably in his underwear as out of all his modeling jobs, we all remember that most famous underwear ad he’s done. Gleaming skin, looking like satin and his emerald eyes piercing you with that glinting, sensuous stare. Yes, they will know who he is and most know him from their fantasies.
When I arrive on the set of his latest film, Brilliant, I find him in the makeup chair, not that he seems to need it. The man has the most luminous skin and features that only a few men in the world sport. Chiseled chin, a strong jaw and a perfect nose that seems masculine but could be termed as beautiful. His dazzling smile and deep green eyes greet me in a way that nearly takes my breath away. I tell myself to be steady. Not to let this magnetic creature lure me into thoughts better left in secret fantasy land. I steady myself and sit in the set chair across from him.
Jacob Cooper, it is so nice to finally meet you.
He smiles at me as the makeup artist dabs on a little highlighter just beneath his beautiful eyes. He waits for her to finish before he greets me. He waves his hand at her and she takes a step back. “Thanks sweet Lynn, that’s enough. I don’t wish to be cake. You rock, Lynn.”
I notice the slight British accent right off and if it were possible, it just makes him sexier. Did he say cake? I let out a sigh, yes, if so, he is definitely frosting. Lickable, sweet frosting. I try to smile and not allow myself to be star struck, but I am failing miserably.
So, Jacob, readers want to know the real man. As you have taken on several, different roles in film, we wish to know who is the real Jacob Cooper?
With a relaxed posture, he leans back in the chair and his smile is slight. No more dazzle, but this is even more alluring as if he really gives this question thought. His eyes show a depth that most would not expect to find in his albeit famous green eyed gaze.
“I’m just a man. I’ve dreams, hopes. I work hard and expect others around me to do the same. I push myself to my limits and sometimes beyond. I come from humble beginnings and hope to be remembered for my work.”
Well, this answer takes me off guard. I didn’t expect something so deep and thought provoking. There seems to be more to this magnificent man than meets the eye and plenty does meet the eye.
Your answer only begs for more questions, Jacob. So, as to your humble beginnings. Has your family supported this aspiration of yours? To be an actor, and icon, with your face flashing across the big screen?
His relaxed posture seems to stiffen for a mere second. So brief it’s as if I might have imagined it.
“I’ve no real family. I was mostly an orphan. I grew up in the streets of Manchester. I was lucky though, as someone took me under their wing and helped to bring me up right. So, yes, that person is supportive and happily cheers me on in my endeavors.”
Again, an answer that entirely surprises me. In my research of the man I did not find this person, he speaks of.
I’m glad to hear this, as will the readers. We’re on the set of Brilliant, a 2-billion dollar film project. I hear they cast Anna Halloway as your leading lady. How do you feel about all of this hoopla and being cast with such a rising star as Anna?
His dazzling smile returns with this question and his easy posture as well. “I was thrilled to land this part and there is a lot of nuance and depth to the script that assures me as being one of the best roles in my career. And yes, to have such an actress of her caliber can only make this a better film. I’ve met her briefly, but as we’re only at the dailies, I can’t say I know her personally…yet.” His brows lift just slightly with the last word in his answer.
Mmm, interesting, Jacob. It sounds like a match made in heaven.
Again, he gives me that drop your panties smile. “I so agree and I look forward to working with Miss Halloway.”
I’m again, bedazzled by this man, by the secrets that seem to glimmer in his gaze. I feel like he is holding back some beast, some hidden sexuality that I cannot quite see at face level. I shiver a bit as I wonder what he is like in private.
So, this new film, Brilliant. It’s already caused a buzz in Hollywood and across the net. What was it that drew you to this story?
He chuckles a bit and leans forward.
I again, feel as if he just touched me, when in fact his hands never left the arms of the set chair. His laugh must be like tiny fingers caressing your skin.
“A man loses everything, his girl, his dream, his entire family. Only to hit rock bottom. Then something happens that’s so astonishing, so brilliant that he rises to fame and…Well, we don’t want to give out too many spoilers, you know.”
I giggle, unable to stop myself.
For my last question, Jacob…My readers want to know. Are you still single?
With his smile in place and a twinkle in those green orbs, he replies, “Of course. I haven’t found my match as of yet. But, there’s always hope for love in the future.”
Again, I can hardly breathe as he gazes into my eyes and heat rises up along my body to my face. As I try to match his smile, I am wondering now, if I remembered to pack an extra set of underwear in my go bag.