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Karoline Hamm takes Vogue Scandinavia to the premiere of 'Pretty Young Love' ('Smukkere')

By Vogue Scandinavia

On the night of Pretty Young Love (Smukkere)'s big-screen debut, Danish actress Karoline Hamm invites Vogue Scandinavia along for the ride – from red-light therapy prep to arriving on the lavender carpet.

It’s a balmy Copenhagen evening, and all eyes are on the cast Pretty Young Love (Smukkere) – the much-anticipated Danish film officially making its premiere. Among the stars stepping out for its debut is homegrown actor Karoline Hamm, known for her breakout role in Netflix’s Equinox In Pretty Young Love, Hamm takes on a new kind of character as the main character of Selma: one that’s as emotionally complex as she is magnetic. But before the lights dim and the cameras flash, there’s the all-important ritual of getting ready.

Below, Hamm shares her exclusive photo diary with Vogue Scandinavia, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how she prepared for the big premiere.

"Red light therapy, breath work and a smoothie to calm the nerves."

"Make-up and getting ready at home."

"Intimate pre-drinks in the park with close friends and family."

"Arrived at the cinema."

"Smiles and nerves with the director, Mogens."

"The Lavender carpet!"

"Anna and I trying to make sense of what just happened after the screening."

"A morning swim the day after, feeling so blessed."