Christian Slater Suits Up for GQ Shoot, Reflects on Troubled Past

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Published August 31, 2016

Christian Slater dons a blue Ermenegildo Zegna suit for GQ.Pin
Christian Slater dons a blue Ermenegildo Zegna suit for GQ.

Christian Slater charms as he appears in a suiting photo shoot for the latest issue of GQ. The Mr. Robot star is photographed by Eric Ray Davidson for the occasion. Embracing sharp fits and inviting pops of color, Slater tackles designer numbers from brands such as Jil Sander and Dolce & Gabbana.

Interviewed by Taffy Brodesser-Akner for the feature, the 47-year-old actor is probed about his troubled past, but it’s a period of time long behind him. Slater reflects, “It’s more a testament to just being honest with yourself about where you’re at.”

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Christian Slater GQ Photo Shoot

Christian Slater pictured in a sharp Emporio Armani suit for GQ.Pin
Christian Slater pictured in a sharp Emporio Armani suit for GQ.

He continues, “It’s like, we’ve tried it as many times as it takes your way, and eventually, hopefully, if you’re lucky and fortunate enough, you get to the point where it’s like, okay, my way—it’s not helping me, it’s not helping anybody around me, it’s not really creating any happiness for anybody else in anybody’s world. So am I going to be humble enough to admit defeat and try a different way?” Read more on GQ.com.

Christian Slater charms in a green Dolce & Gabbana suit for GQ.Pin
Christian Slater charms in a green Dolce & Gabbana suit for GQ.
Christian Slater rocks Ray-Ban sunglasses as he impresses in a brown David Hart suit.Pin
Christian Slater rocks Ray-Ban sunglasses as he impresses in a brown David Hart suit.

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