Charli XCX has opened up about the inspiration behind her latest project, a quasi-mockumentary titled "The Moment", which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The singer-songwriter, who plays an exaggerated version of herself in the film, revealed that while she drew from her real-life experiences, there's more to her character than meets the eye.
"I'm obviously quite related to my character, so I had a lot of inspiration to pull from," Charli said during a Q&A panel following the film's premiere. "I would like to think I'm not as much of a nightmare as Charli in the film, but my real managers are in the audience and they probably know the true answer to that." With a hint of self-deprecation, Charli acknowledged that she can be a challenging person to work with.
Charli's experiences in the music industry have undoubtedly shaped her perspective on life. Having entered the scene at just 16, she's gone through various highs and lows, meeting a range of characters along the way – from fans who genuinely support her to those who are more invested in her celebrity status. "I've met all of them," Charli said. "So I think for me, I've had a lot of practice reacting to all of those different kinds of characters in my real life."
The singer is now expanding her creative horizons into acting, appearing in three films at Sundance this year. In addition to "The Moment", she also stars in Gregg Araki's "I Want Your Sex" and Cathy Yan's "The Gallerist". When asked about the significance of these roles for Charli XCX, she expressed a desire to challenge herself as an artist, to step out of her comfort zone and explore new creative avenues. "Right now, I'm like – like me in the film – I'm really wanting Brat to stop," she joked. "I think for all of us as artists, it's like, you wanna challenge yourself and you wanna totally switch the creative soup that you're in and go and live in a different bowl for a while or whatever."
"The Moment" is set to open in theaters on January 30, offering audiences a glimpse into Charli XCX's life beyond her music. With her unique blend of humor, vulnerability, and artistic vision, it's clear that this film will be an unforgettable experience.
"I'm obviously quite related to my character, so I had a lot of inspiration to pull from," Charli said during a Q&A panel following the film's premiere. "I would like to think I'm not as much of a nightmare as Charli in the film, but my real managers are in the audience and they probably know the true answer to that." With a hint of self-deprecation, Charli acknowledged that she can be a challenging person to work with.
Charli's experiences in the music industry have undoubtedly shaped her perspective on life. Having entered the scene at just 16, she's gone through various highs and lows, meeting a range of characters along the way – from fans who genuinely support her to those who are more invested in her celebrity status. "I've met all of them," Charli said. "So I think for me, I've had a lot of practice reacting to all of those different kinds of characters in my real life."
The singer is now expanding her creative horizons into acting, appearing in three films at Sundance this year. In addition to "The Moment", she also stars in Gregg Araki's "I Want Your Sex" and Cathy Yan's "The Gallerist". When asked about the significance of these roles for Charli XCX, she expressed a desire to challenge herself as an artist, to step out of her comfort zone and explore new creative avenues. "Right now, I'm like – like me in the film – I'm really wanting Brat to stop," she joked. "I think for all of us as artists, it's like, you wanna challenge yourself and you wanna totally switch the creative soup that you're in and go and live in a different bowl for a while or whatever."
"The Moment" is set to open in theaters on January 30, offering audiences a glimpse into Charli XCX's life beyond her music. With her unique blend of humor, vulnerability, and artistic vision, it's clear that this film will be an unforgettable experience.
she's basically playing herself on screen lol what's the big deal? hasnt she been doin this 4eva already in her music vids & concerts? i mean, im not sayin she cant act or nothin but comin out of nowhere w/ some quirky indie film just cuz she wanna try sum new thangs 
maybe shd b focusin on writin sum good songs 4 a change?
! I love how she's not afraid to poke fun at herself in the documentary, but also shows her more vulnerable side. It's like she's saying, "Hey, I'm a little messy, but I'm still trying to figure it out." And I think that's what makes her so relatable, you know? As an artist who's been in the industry for a minute (she entered at 16!), she's got some serious street smarts. But at the same time, she's willing to take risks and try new things, which is super inspiring. I'm defo rooting for her to keep pushing boundaries with her acting career - it'll be lit! 
I think it's really cool that Charli XCX is taking on acting roles, especially since she's playing an exaggerated version of herself in "The Moment". It shows how talented and versatile she is as a performer. But what I love most about her approach to this project is that she's acknowledging the imperfections of her character and being humble about it 
. That takes a lot of courage, especially in the public eye. And let's be real, who hasn't had their fair share of challenges working with demanding colleagues or fans? 
It's refreshing to see someone like Charli XCX being so open about their experiences and willing to poke fun at themselves. Can't wait to check out "The Moment" on January 30th! 
and creatin a mockumentary about herself 
. i feel like she's really brave for puttin herself out there like that, but at the same time it's kinda relatable - we've all had experiences where we're tryin to navigate our personalities and who we want to be in front of others 
. it's defo goin to be interesting to see her bring all these different roles together on screen 
Like, no wonder she jokes about wanting to escape from them! 
. It's like she's saying, I've been in the music industry for years, but now I'm exploring other creative outlets and that's just as important to me. I think it's so refreshing to see an artist pushing boundaries and taking risks, especially at her age. And can we talk about how relatable her character is?