Untamed Beauty 

with FHM United Kingdom August 2025 cover star Josie Stevens / @TheJosieStevens 

Photographer Bruno Talledo / @brunotalledo 

MUA Name: Olena Hopey / @makeupbyolena 

PR: LSA / @leo.alderman / @lsapublications 

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Tell us about the moment you found out you would be featured in the magazine. What was your initial reaction? This is actually my third FHM cover, which blows my mind every time I say it. I grew up collecting magazines like this, so to be the one on the cover now? Still surreal. I’m so grateful, and I love playing dress-up for a living. 

Can you share your favorite shot or spread from the magazine and why it holds special significance for you? I love the classic Y2K layouts, like Anna Nicole Smith and Pamela Anderson. That era of glamorous bombshells is my inspiration and what made me want to model. I think the energy of those vintage FHM shoots is making a comeback… and I’m here for it. 

Are there any particular hobbies or interests outside of your influencer work that you’re passionate about? I collect bizarre books, hike in the desert, and spend an unreasonable amount of time at the beach. I’m an interior designer and fashion designer, and I love music, cooking, art, and travel. 

Do you have a dream project or campaign you’d love to be a part of one day? I’d love to shoot a high-fashion lingerie campaign or something like the classic Guess ads. I also wouldn’t hate a return to reality TV, something fun, chaotic, and glamorous. 

What’s your secret to feeling sexy and confident in front of the camera? I don’t think sexy is about being perfect. It’s about loving yourself. I’ve always had a strong sense of my own energy and body, and I don’t shy away from that, whether I’m shooting for a magazine or creating something spicier for my subscribers. 

If you could spend a day doing anything you wanted, what would your ideal day look like? I’ve worked very hard to get to a place in my life where I can do anything I want every day, and I’m very blessed. No alarm, tea and yoga on the beach, maybe a photo shoot, then dinner somewhere gorgeous with candlelight, wine, and good stories. 

Would you rather be loved, respected, or admired? Loved because if someone truly loves you, respect and admiration follow. I’m a romantic at heart. 

Are you a city traveller or nature explorer? Both. I split my time between Vegas and LA, so I bounce between hiking and fine dining, desert sunrises and fashion events. I live for that contrast; it keeps me inspired and slightly feral. 

What’s on your travel bucket list? I want to just vanish for a bit, no schedule, no plan. Wake up in Italy, fall asleep in London, shop my way across Europe, and then pop over to New Orleans for a beignet. Let my subscribers guess where I am based on the view behind me. 

What makes you the ultimate partner to have? I’m romantic, emotionally intelligent, loyal, fun, spontaneous, smarter than I look… and I’m great in bed. I don’t do anything halfway. 

What is your favorite part of your body and why? My brain. But my boobs get better lighting. 

A lot of young women look up to you. What advice would you give them on pursuing their dreams? Ignore people who play it safe. The life you want probably looks “unrealistic” to other people, and that’s exactly why it’s worth chasing. I came from a small town with no industry connections and still managed to achieve all my dreams: magazine covers, runway modeling, starring in a TV show, my own clothing line, and traveling the world. You can too. 

Thanks for taking the time to speak to us! Where can fans keep up with you? I’m super active on socials and on my subscription site (you’ll know it when you see it). That’s where I post the shoots that are too hot for Instagram, plus behind-the-scenes, styling, and a lot of fun. Come say hi.