Rita Ora stars in a yellow sequin bra top as she shares the behind-the-scenes transformation for a new music video, directed by husband Taika Waititi
Rita Ora gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at her latest music video for Don’t Think Twice on Wednesday.
The singer, 32, shows off her incredible figure in a yellow sequin bra in stills from the video, directed by her husband, filmmaker Taika Waititi, 47.
Another BTS shot showed the Let You Love Met hitmaker in a makeup chair as she was fitted with prosthetics to transform into a creepy alien princess.
The video – released last week – saw Rita emerge from a battered car into a mysterious wooded area, where she then went on to chase down a series of hooded clones.
Wearing a red hoodie and singing while sitting on the saddle of a BMX, the clip evoked images of 10-year-old Elliot Taylor in Steven Spielberg’s 1982 classic ET: The Extra Terrestrial.
Stunning: Rita Ora gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at her latest music video for Don’t Think Twice on Wednesday when she posed in a yellow sequin bra
Transformed: Another BTS shot showed the Let You Love Met hitmaker, 32, in a makeup chair as she was fitted with prosthetics to transform into a creepy alien princess
Teaming up: Rita also shared a sweet photo with her director husband Taika Waititi, 47, in matching red hoodies as they posed opposite each other as they took a break from shooting
Rita also shared a sweet photo with her husband in matching red hoodies as they posed opposite each other as they took a break from shooting.
Taika had a brief cameo in the part and Rita joined him at the end of the video when she emerged on a windswept beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
The singer has revealed that the couple had so much fun filming the video in Taika’s home country of New Zealand.
Discussing the song, Rita admitted that its lyrical content was inspired by her relationship with the director, whom she began dating while working on The Voice Australia in 2020 and married in a secret intimate ceremony in the summer of 2022 .
“Don’t Think Twice is about not thinking twice and just diving into it romantically,” she said.
“You only live once, so it’s about seizing the moment and not letting thoughts of what may or may not happen hold you back.”
While teasing her fans on Instagram about the BTS snaps, the singer asked, “Who saw the video for Don’t Think Twice?” It’s the first song off my new album You & I which comes out NEXT WEEK. Pre-order now!!’
The post received a lot of praise from her fans who said how much they love the song and are excited about the new album.
Bizarre: The video – released last week – saw Rita emerge from a battered car into a mysterious wooded area, where she then chased down a series of hooded clones
Fun: Taika had a brief cameo in the part and Rita joined him at the end of the video when she emerged on a windswept beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean
Don’t Think Twice is the third single from Rita’s upcoming album You & I and follows the release of the singles You Only Love Me and Praising You featuring Fatboy Slim, which have received over 80 million views worldwide to date.
Speak against Fashion Australia in June, the couple revealed in the interview that the secret behind their successful marriage is making time for each other.
“That’s the thing about marriage, about relationships, it’s about finding that person you want to hang out with.” [with] and make sure you do,’ Taika said.
Rita added, “It’s about sacrificing certain things and making time for each other, especially if there are two busy people in the relationship… If you really care about someone, you’ll work it out.”
Taika also admitted that he felt “relaxed and at ease” whenever he was around Rita.
“I’ve done a lot of things with other people I’ve never had a relationship with that feel really stiff, and the energy isn’t really there.”
“So to do something with my best friend is just more relaxing for us.” We’re more comfortable with each other and we can joke around and then we can get serious when we need to.”
New album coming soon: Don’t Think Twice is the third single from Rita’s upcoming album You & I due out next week