Joss Stones: Nicole Lenz

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Nicole Lenz

Nicole Marie Lenz (born January 24, 1980) is an American actress and fashion model. She first became known in the industry by appearing in Playboy as the Playmate of the Month for March 2000. Shortly after she was featured in the November issue of W photographed by Mario Sorrenti that same year and subsequently signed with Elite modeling agency before appearing on the cover of GQ as well as men's magazines Italian Max and Stuff magazine where she was ranked number 94 of the 100 Sexiest Women Of 2007. In August, 2003, Lenz made her silver screen debut in Confidence. Since then, Lenz has appeared in several independent and feature films, including Seeing Other People, Toxic , Kush, and most recently Fanboys. Lenz continued to build upon her entry, doing more print work for Lee Jeans, Paul Mitchell, Airwalk and, Trucco and gracing the cover and editorials of more high fashion magazine's such as Vogue (Italy), Glamour, and Marie Claire. Lenz is known for her Skyy Vodka 2005 ad Campaign shot by David LaChapelle and 2006 Bacardi ad Campaigne shot by Teri Richardson. Lenz has also appeared in several music videos for rock musicians such as Sir Elton John, Paul McCartney, Robbie Williams, and Duran Duran, and she is featured in Chevelle's The Clincher. Lenz appeared in an episode of CSI: NY, "Playing with Matches" in 2008. In June 2004, Lenz was assaulted in a Los Angeles nightclub by Bijou Phillips. The fight was broken up by Matthew Perry who later testified on Lenz' behalf. Phillips pleaded no contest to the criminal charges and Lenz filed a civil suit.