Beau Dunn

Biography

Beau Dunn (born Brittany Beau Dunn; June 10, 1987, in Los Angeles, California) is an American actress, model, visual artist and entrepreneur. based in Los Angeles, California. Dunn’s work consists primarily of mixed media works including neon, paint, photography and sculpture. Next to tackling social and autobiographical issues, Dunn speaks to the contemporary art tradition of using toys and the concept of play as a means to reflect societies’ stereotypes, tastes, and desires. She is best known for her series of Barbie portraits, titled "Plastic", in addition to her appearances in modeling campaigns for Smashbox Cosmetics and as well as her roles in American television series Entourage, Up All Night, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Melissa & Joey.

== Early life and education == Dunn was born in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of actress and model Laura Dunn and Steven B. Dunn, CEO of Munchkin, Inc. Dunn attended The Buckley School in Sherman Oaks, California, and received a Bachelor of Arts in studio art from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, in 2010.

== Personal life == Since 2010, Dunn is in relationship with New Zealand born venture capitalist James Fay. James Fay is the son of New Zealand Merchant Banker and the founder of America's Cup Team New Zealand, Michael Fay. In 2011, her agent confirmed they engaged while in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Dunn and Fay married in the Maldives in April 2017 and returned to Los Angeles to celebrate their union and Beau's 30th Birthday at Dunn's family home in Beverly Hills on June 10, 2017. On May 4, 2022, Beau Dunn and James Fay announced expecting twins this summer via surrogate. On July 1, 2022, Dunn welcomed daughter Bella Dunn Fay and son Finn Dunn Fay.

== Career ==

=== Modeling and acting ===

At 18, Dunn was signed to the Ford Modeling Agency. She has appeared in Vogue Italia, C Magazine, Angeleno Magazine, Beverly Hills Lifestyle Magazine and Genlux Magazine. After graduating from Pepperdine University in 2010, Dunn joined the television pilot Up All Night where she co-starred alongside Christina Applegate, Maya Rudolph and Will Arnett. She also starred in HBO's Entourage, CBS's CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and ABC Family's Melissa & Joey. Dunn also featured in commercials for Head & Shoulders and Axe Body Spray.

=== Art ===

Dunn is a contemporary visual artist, known for her photography, sculptures and paintings. Her series have included Barbie, Hello Kitty and gun inspired pieces. Next to tackling social and autobiographical issues, Dunn speaks to the contemporary art tradition of using toys and the concept of play as a means to reflect societies’ stereotypes, tastes, and desires. In 2010, Dunn had her first group exhibition titled, "eXist" at the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art in Malibu, California. In 2013, she released a series titled, "Plastic” featuring Barbie portraits at the Art of Elysium “Pieces of Heaven,” auction located at the ACE Museum in Los Angeles. At this auction, David Arquette who took part in the bidding, noticed Dunn's Barbie. Dunn's inspiration for her "Plastic" series and her interest in art stemmed from her experience growing up in Los Angeles. Dunn exhibited in Los Angeles, New York City, London, Paris, St. Barts and Miami for Art Basel (2013). Her work was featured at LACMA for the third iteration of Around the Clock: DONUTS & CLOCKS with Dawn Kasper, a 24-hour performance installation. Dunn's piece, a clock inspired by Hello Kitty, is part of Shepard Fairey's personal collection. From January to February 2014, Dunn's Barbie series, "Plastic," was a part of a group exhibition titled, MIA in MIA at the Lyons Wier Gallery in New York City. This exhibition also displayed works by Greg Haberny, James Austin Murray, Aaron Nagel and Tim Okamura.