ActorsTina TurnbowMay 28, 2025Camille Guaty, actor, style, 70's, Duster, HBO, makeup, brunette, Tina Turnbow, The Bare Magazine, action, TV

Camille Guaty

ActorsTina TurnbowMay 28, 2025Camille Guaty, actor, style, 70's, Duster, HBO, makeup, brunette, Tina Turnbow, The Bare Magazine, action, TV

Camille Guaty stars as bad ass truck driving single mom, Izzy, in the JJ Abrams hit thriller DUSTER. Camille describes stepping into her characters 70’s style wardrobe/hair/makeup and how playing Izzy stretched her as an actor. so scroll on down and check the candid photo diary of her Duster press day in NYC, a detailed list of highlights from it , side passions, being a mom, partnering with RESOLVE on her quest to support women with fertility struggles as she has experienced first hand….and a most awesome bare essential……silliness!

the bare magazine: duster seems like a fun one! can you fill us in on the location, mup/hair and 70's costumes? playing a truck driver!

Camille Guaty: Duster was such a ride—literally and figuratively. We shot in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the open desert and long stretches of the famous Route 66 gave the show this raw, gritty feel that instantly dropped you into the 1970s. Our hair and makeup team, Michael Ward, Yolanda Pollack, and Jori Jenae, were incredible. My character, Izzy, is a single mom and a truck driver, and I wanted the imperfections, the miles (no pun intended), and her struggles to come through in how she looked. They nailed that perfectly imperfect vibe with natural waves and minimal makeup.

Wardrobe played a huge role in helping me find Izzy. Dayna Pink, our amazing costume designer, really pushed me to explore the character through what she wore. We’d test out looks while discussing scenes, and it was wild how each outfit shifted my energy. But it all started with the boots; knee-high, lace-up leather that felt like they had lived a life. From there came the vintage denim, worn-in tees, and the occasional dress that felt just a little too fancy to be hers. So we gave it a backstory, maybe it was borrowed, or a gift from her doctor boyfriend. Every piece was intentional, and every piece grounded me in who Izzy was and helped me step into her power. By the time I walked out of that trailer in hair, makeup, and wardrobe, there was no denying it. I was Izzy.

bare: what do you think viewers will find most captivating about your duster character, Izzy?

CG: What I think will captivate viewers about Izzy is how layered and unapologetically real she is. She’s a mother, a fighter and a woman trying to survive in a world that keeps pushing her down. She’s tough, yet there’s a vulnerability that lives right alongside it.

As the series unfolds, you see her step into her power. She’s fighting for justice in an industry built to shut her out, and what starts as one woman taking a stand becomes a movement that changes everything for female truckers. I think audiences will connect with that kind of fight and hopefully, it reminds people that no voice is too small to create real change.

bare: did the experience help you grow as an actor?

CG: Every character you play brings out a part of yourself. What stretched me with Izzy wasn’t her strength; it was everything she didn’t say. She’s constantly holding things in; always navigating, protecting, surviving. Playing a woman who masks so much, while still letting the audience feel what’s bubbling underneath, was a real challenge. There were takes where they’d yell cut, and I’d break down off camera. That kind of restraint was tough, but it made me grow.

bare: aside from acting fill us in on your latest challenges/passions as an advocate for women's fertility?

CG: It’s no secret I struggled for years with infertility, and eventually became a mom through donor conception. I carried so much shame and grief. Everything around me felt like a trigger, and the only thing that helped was connecting with others who had gone through infertility. I started to feel a responsibility to share my story, not just to help others heal, but to break the stigma for my son’s future. Now, I’m using my voice to push for real change. Whether it’s fighting for IVF protections at the federal level, raising awareness about donor conception, or normalizing conversations around reproductive health, I’m here for it all. I’ve teamed up with advocacy groups like RESOLVE and ASRM, and we speak directly to lawmakers and share our stories. It feels like my most important role yet, besides becoming a mother.

bare: can you share a few words of wisdom / advice for women struggling with getting pregnant and going through treatments?

CG: You are not alone. Reach out to people who understand what you’re going through. There’s a community on social media that saved me. Find them and share your story with them. At the same time it’s ok to unplug from social media or unfollow accounts that are too triggering. It’s important to remember to potect your emotions and preserve your peace.

bare: do you find time to work on your love of renovation and design?

CG: Does day dreaming count?! Every day, I daydream about creating spaces in my home that need a little life. If my husband catches me staring at a blank wall for too long he gets nervous for what might show up from Amazon the next day!

bare: we loved following you on your press day in NYC ...what were some highlights, besides the rain!?

CG: Too many to count! I mean, I felt like a total superstar. I’m usually in sweatpants and sneakers, so stepping into glam for a day is always a fun shift.

Highlights in no particular order:

Impromptu photoshoot, dance party back at the hotel in that red archival Halston dress
Shimming for the social
Pics on a toilet
Getting deep and real about life and friendship
Taking over an anchor's glam room!
The moments in between
Tia Carera
Hailing a Cab (did you get the shot? Of course you did, on film nonetheless)
Seeing all the collaborations come together in a New York Minute; interview preps, styling, hair, makeup, and photo shoots!
Working with a photographer on my inspo board!