Trudie Styler Talks Steamy Bazaar Photos, Lasting Love With Sting

By Rob Shuter Posted Feb 17th 2011 05:10PM

Sting and his beloved Trudie Styler caused quite a stir last month when they posed in some stunningly sexy positions for Harper's Bazaar, and now as she readies herself to perform with her husband on stage in the Schumann music revue 'Twin Spirits,' she sat down with me to tell her side of the story. The talented actress also reveals her secret for staying in love with the same person for 29 years.

Were you surprised by the response your Bazaar shot got?
The response has been very positive, especially here in the U.S. People appreciate our relationship. There were a couple of folks who didn't understand it, but they hadn't seen the pictures. It was a fashion shoot with an amazing photographer, Terry Richardson, and beautiful clothes -- I think they're great photos.

Does all the affection you guys show ever embarrass your kids?
I think they're probably used to it by now. I'm sure it's much more positive than having parents who show no affection, or who don't even seem to like each other. I'm happy if we're an example of how a relationship can work for many years.

Why do a lot of celebrity couples deliberately not talk about private lives (Beyonce and Jay-Z, Chris Martin & Gwennie)
Better ask them! I don't go out of my way to talk about our private life, but sometimes small things get blown out of all proportion. I don't really think the public REALLY knows anything about our private life –- they just think they do!

You are getting ready to perform with Sting portraying the love of Robert and Clara Schumann. Tell me about it?
I worked with John Caird, the director who devised this piece, in my 20s at the Royal Shakespeare Company, so he knew me as an actor. I also think the fact that a husband and wife are playing another husband and wife had a lot of appeal. We always perform the piece as a fundraiser, and I absolutely love doing it.

Is it strange reading love letters to the man you love in public?
Not really, and I think it adds layers of meaning –- we can identify with the Schumanns being in love with one another, and I always find it extremely emotional to play Clara because it is really a tragic story.

What's the secret to saying so in love?
I feel very lucky in my life because we do still want to be with one another after all these years, but I don't take it for granted. Perhaps that's important, not to take things for granted. Relationships are hard work, and I'm glad that we both still want to make it work.

For more information about the performance, click here.

Tags: Sting, Trudie styler

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Thursday 17 February

By Andy

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No mo fotos?

Tuesday 22 February

By bushstaged911

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I agree . One photo . Thats it ?

By Meanchick

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Seems like these two have a lot of fun together. Go for it!

By Melody

How refreshing to see a couple who have stayed very much in love and devoted to each other for 29 years! It's obvious by the photo (which I think is tasteful) that after all those years they are still mad for each other. A far cry from current Hollywood phonies who marry for publicity, shack up for a few years, maybe pop out a kid (also for publicity), then file for divorce citing "irreconcilable differences." Sting and Trudie are truly an inspiration.

By Angiebaby

Now that's HOT!

By Turnofftheredlite

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As long has he pays you ROXANNE.
what a waste of oxygen they are.

By smartmolly

When people show so much affection in public, it's like they are trying to prove how perfect their relationship is, and I learned a long time ago that when something seems too good to be true, it usually is. This is just my humble opinion.

By karen

Maybe they really love each other and dont care who knows it. I think it's refreshing.

By me

She is quite strange looking and he sure isn't what he was back in his "Every Breath You Take" days. But whatever works. One thing though...please don't share...eeeeeewwwww!

Friday 18 February

By Susanne

I think Sting aged very well. I don't know how you (me)held up over the last 25 years? As well as sting, with such a well trained and toned body?
Well, where is the mirror now?

Susan/Susanne - Obviously you must read all sorts of posts and are the champion of all. You take this stuff, and your opinion, way to seriously even to the point of disturbing. Get a life.

By billnbstn

Woow, I bet it's Great to be Me. You can always tell others what to do.
GFY.

By Stacy

"Where you surprised by the response your Bazaar shot got?"

I believe this was meant to be 'were'.

By Annoyed

Stacy caught one... Also:

"What's the secret to saying so in love?"

I believe you meant 'staying'.

WTF... Does ANYBODY proof anything anymore? So sad.

By JustMe

@Stacy...sorry, but you are wrong! Were is the correct word to use in that question, NOT where. Using "where" is like asking 'where are you going.'

They have since corrected the error. It previously said "where" hence the first quote I used.

By YellowRose3218

This same story, same photo, was on here a few months ago.
I do think its great, any couple can stay together for all of these years, and still love each other. Its a rare thing these days.

Saturday 19 February

By Ally Andrews

I have always admired the relationship that Sting and Trudie have. I believe with all my heart that relationships like theirs are achievable with some work. I did it and it's the best part of my life.

It also helps that they are gorgeous and I can feel the sensuousness and sex appeal of both of them.

By Dick

For future reference. In your Snap Poll votes, add another category for someone to vote. Add..... Who Cares.

Hell, if I looked like Trudy Styler and had a husband... and I really love him... I would want steamy pics made for him, and with him! But I wouldn't put them up for public consumption. Or keep them in the family photo albums. Or hang them over the fireplace. Or put them on Christmas cards. Or... well, you get what I'm saying.

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