Original supermodel Lauren Hutton shocks viewers after swearing at The Project and flirting with co-host: ‘awkward and uncomfortable’
Lauren Hutton rose to fame as the world’s first supermodel in the 1970s.
And the 79-year-old Spitfire proved age hasn’t worn him down during a spirited appearance on The Sunday Project this weekend.
The iconic American beauty sat down for a chat with the panel on the Australian current affairs show, leading to some hilarious moments.
Lauren had to bleed profusely while answering questions about whether she still liked to work.
‘I think it’s important…’ he began, before his next few words were censored at length.
Lauren Hutton (pictured) proved age hasn’t worn her down during a spirited appearance on The Sunday Project this weekend
It’s unclear what Lauren said, but her comments apparently embarrassed co-host Michael Hing.
‘It’s really nice to meet you, you look really great,’ he gushed before Lauren hugged him.
‘You’re not so bad yourself,’ he snarled, making the panel of hosts laugh.
Viewers at home were less amused, with some wondering if the model had jet lagged after the long journey from the US to Australia.
The iconic American beauty sat down for a chat with the panel on the Australian current affairs show, leading to some hilarious moments.
She hugs co-host Michael Hing (right) in a flirtatious moment
Lauren had to bleed profusely while answering questions about whether she still liked to work
‘Well that’s awkward,’ wrote one on Twitter, while another added, ‘that “interview” was embarrassing’.
‘Is he… okay?’ asked someone else, and another tweeted, ‘Oh wow.. Lauren Hutton… what’s up?’
Someone else wrote: ‘The booking producer of the project really needs to stop booking guests immediately after their flight into the country.’
‘Jet lag is real and no one is biased. Poor Lauren Hutton,’ they added.
‘Sorry, that Hutton interview was awkward and uncomfortable,’ tweeted another viewer.
Viewers at home were less amused, with some wondering if the model had jet lagged after the long journey from the US to Australia. Others were delighted to see him
Others were delighted with the broadcast, with one fan noting that Lauren is always a lively interviewee.
‘I’ll have what she’s got, Lauren Hutton. What a hoot to be 80 years old. Amazing,’ wrote one person.
Another agreed: ‘I thought he was pretty amazing for someone who just got off a plane and had a lot of fun. Just googled him on YouTube and this ’90s video shows his personality type.’
Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Lauren Hutton’s representatives for comment.
Lauren Hutton rose to fame as the world’s first supermodel in the 1970s. Pictured in 1983