sandyliang

Coco Baudelle

Last 5 songs you listened to
Rosalia’s entire album LUX

Tell me about Rosetta and Alton's names
I was almost 9 months pregnant when we finally found Rosetta’s name. We had a little list going, but nothing felt like it was really going to be for her. One night, my husband and I went out to dinner and he had this tote bag with all these musician’s names on it. One of them was Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Godmother of Rock and roll. We both saw it at the same time and without saying a word to each other, we knew it was the one.
For Alton, I think it was right around my due date. We were slightly panicked because our boy name list was crazy. Fun names, maybe just too funny. Once again, we went out to dinner, Miss Lily’s this time, and right behind Kyle was an Alton Ellis record hanging on the wall. He’s known as the Godfather of Rocksteady. Alton also means “Old town by the river”, which resonated with us being in New York, but also Troy where Kyle is from, and Montreal where I’m from. It felt like all the stars aligned.

What does the perfect Saturday look like? From start to bed time!
Waking up to Rosetta and Alton singing in their bedroom. It’s the sweetest thing ever. Little breakfast at home and then going for a walk and getting coffee. Putting Rosetta’s hair in pig tails and taking her to Film Forum or Metrograph to see a movie! They have adorable kids programming — real pictures! Cinderella (the original Technicolor), Fantasia! Rosetta loves going to the cinema. We both get a popcorn and a sparkling water. Then we go back home and nap together while Kyle and Alton go on a bike ride around Central Park. In the evening, I love going out to eat and getting ice cream. Then we come home, put on our jammies, brush our teeth, listen to some of Kyle’s records and dance until everyone is sleepy.

I need a new recipe for Rainer, tell me!
I love baking carrots in the oven with maple syrup. It’s a little bit naughty, but it’s so delicious and it makes the kids so happy!

Favorite shops for the kids
Yoya on W 4th street has the cutest clothes and toys for the littles, and one very tempting rack of vintage women’s clothes in the back. I found the most beautiful light grey silk Miu Miu dress there recently. I also love Spiral Books on Sullivan. They do really cute crafts with the kids there! And of course, Makié. The most adorable clothes, especially for newborn babies.

What are you working on right now?
A feature film! I can’t say much about it yet, but I’m really excited.

I can't watch any more Paul Mescal things because I get into a deep depression. Tell me how obsessed you are about Hamnet (without spoilers because I will go see it!)
Of all the films I’ve seen with Paul Mescal, this one is by far the one that broke me the most. I’m not sure everyone is built to watch this film because it is so devastating. I’ve never cried so much in a theatre. I cried for hours after the movie. I cried yesterday telling friend about it. It’s probably one of the most beautiful films ever made. Most truthful, most painful. I couldn’t recommend it more, but if you’ve lost a child, a sibling, or if you are a mother, brace yourself.

What are some upcoming films you can't wait to see
I’m very excited about Pedro Almodovar’s new film Amarga Navidad (Bitter Christmas)! It’s a Spanish comedy and I really need that right now. I also can’t wait to see Marty Supreme on Christmas day!

What do you do when you're feeling blue
I go on gettyimages.com and look up photos of Penelope Cruz in the 90s and 2000s, year by year. I love daydreaming.

What did you eat for breakfast
Rosetta fed me 2 raspberries, half a peanut butter toast and coffee with a whisper of whipped cream <3