On Wednesday, Tate McRae posted an upward photo to her Instagram of her lying down on Hollywood Blvd with her legs extended over a cracked and crushed Hollywood Walk of Fame star. The 22-year-old stunned in a sheer, sparkly blue dress paired with clear heels and her hair worn down. In the caption, the Canadian pop star quoted beloved writer Anaïs Nin, who was popular in the 1960s and 1970s.
“I’m restless. Things are calling me away. My hair is being pulled by the stars again – Anaïs nin,” McRae wrote. The quote is from Nin’s diary, Fire: From a Journal of Love, which was written from 1934-1937, but wasn’t published until 1995.
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While the Canadian singer’s caption quoted a well-known line from Nin, many fans suspected the post could be a teaser for a deluxe version of her most recent project, So Close To What, pointing to the dramatic visuals and tone.
The “Sports car” singer released her third album, So Close To What, in February and is currently on her Miss Possessive Tour. Last month, she wrapped up the European leg and is set to continue touring across North America, starting at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, on August 4.
Nin was a French-Cuban-American writer best known for her deeply personal diaries, which spanned decades and offered an intimate look into her thoughts on art, relationships and sexuality. Born in 1903 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, she became a pioneering figure in feminist literature, admired for her lyrical prose and exploration of the female psyche. Nin also published experimental fiction, including House of Incest and Delta of Venus. Decades later, her work continues to influence the next generation of writers and artists around the world. The writer died of cancer in Los Angeles on January 14, 1977. She was 73 years old.
Even if fans missed the reference, McRae’s nod to Nin shows she’s inspired by more than just current trends. It’s clear she’s pulling inspiration from the past, adding a thoughtful layer to her identity as a young artist.
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