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Kelly Brook: Billy Zane's 'controlling' style demands
4 Feb
Summary
- Kelly Brook felt upset by ex Billy Zane's controlling fashion influence.
- Zane allegedly forced her to discard tracksuits for 1950s dresses.
- Brook later appreciated Zane's style guidance, calling it a progression.
Kelly Brook has shared that her former fiancé, actor Billy Zane, exerted significant control over her fashion choices during their relationship. Brook recounted on the Amanda Wakeley: StyleDNA podcast that Zane, who is 13 years her senior, once discarded her "Juicy tracksuits" and insisted she wear "nicer" clothing.
She described his influence as pushing her towards a 1950s-inspired aesthetic, featuring corseted dresses that emphasized her waist and bust. This style contrasted sharply with her teenage preference for streetwear and tracksuits. Brook admitted to feeling upset by Zane's demands at the time, with friends labeling his behavior as controlling.
Despite her initial negative reaction, Kelly Brook reflected that she has since come to appreciate Billy Zane's stylistic guidance. She views his influence as a necessary step in her personal and professional development, a transition away from her earlier, more casual style. The couple met in 2005 on the set of "Survival Island" and were engaged before their separation in 2008.
