Step inside the weird and wonderful life of Derek Zoolander
Elijah King
Published Apr 03, 2026
Ben Stiller does an entire interview in character as Derek Zoolander. Photo / Getty
Derek Zoolander's least favourite food is "solids".
The 'Blue Steel' model, chronicled in the film Zoolander by actor Ben Stiller has been chosen as the next subject of Vogue Magazine's 73 questions.
Staying in character the entire time, Stiller expertly parodies himself and the whole fashion industry while giving hilarious answers to Vogue's question.
Best thing about being a model?, they ask. "The chance to give back to the less good looking," Zoolander says.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Favourite holiday? "My faith is very important to me, so I'd have to say my birthday."
The clip is a tour around Zoolander's eccentric apartment, filled with artistic self portraits and mood lighting.
Actress Zoe Kravitz and model Erin Heatherton all have cameos, adding to the fictional character's backstory.
Vogue editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour might not have made an appearance in this clip, but she has a a role in the Zoolander sequel, Zoolander 2 set for release on February 11 in New Zealand.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.It's been 15 years since the first Zoolander film was released.
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