Actress and model Charlotte McKinney is part of the new age of social media and reality TV fame. This weekend Charlotte will host the 8^th Annual ‘St. Barth Hamptons Gala’ presented by Social Life and Escada at 2368 Montauk Hwy, Bridgehampton on Saturday, July 20th. Set among lush emerald fields in beautiful Bridgehampton, where modern elegance meets old-world glamour, guests will indulge in gourmet hors d’oeuvres, champagne, and specialty cocktails.

In her interview, Charlotte talks with Social Life about her love of the Hamptons, her favorite beauty treatments, modeling versus acting, her philanthropic passions, and more.

Why she loves it out East: “I love the history, the down-to-earth classiness of it, the nautical aspects.”

Modeling vs acting: “I think modeling will always be a part of my life, but acting is much more meaningful and what feeds my soul right now. Right now, my main focus is really in the acting space, doing as many auditions as possible that fit my passion, one of which is a comedy.”

How she gets that glow: “I’ve been seeing Dr. Jason Diamond in Beverly Hills for a while now and his blood facial has been a massive game-changer for me.”

How she likes to give back: “Best Buddies! It’s near and dear to my heart, and gives me a purpose in life and centers me. Being a buddy to someone who has a developmental disability gives me a good feeling at the end of the day, and helps me step out of my day-to-day life in a very good way.”

For information and tickets, please visit http://stbarthhamptons.com/

— by Nicolette McLean