A Conversation With Taylen Biggs, The Coolest 13-Year-Old In The Room

CRAWFORD: I'm so in awe of you. I can't say it enough. You're such a professional.

BIGGS: Thank you!

CRAWFORD: I wanna know, did you always dream of doing this? How did this all start?

BIGGS: Okay. So, when I was 18 months, I did a photo shoot for the Kardashian Kids. And then I went to a fashion show at three years old. Then I started doing interviews at seven, which I really enjoyed. So I did interviews for New York Fashion Week. I enjoyed it, so I was like, 'Wait, is this something that I may wanna get into with myself?' So I was like, 'Okay, I think I kinda wanna try this. I think I'm gonna ask questions and do fast-paced interviews.' Then I started getting into exclusive interviews, sitting down with the person, actually having a private moment with them, because I feel like that's what makes the interview more interesting and more we actually can have a conversation without being rushed. And I enjoy those moments a lot. But, of course, I'm still doing my red carpet interviews and all that stuff.

CRAWFORD: Well, now you're officially a teenager. You're 13! How excited are you? And what's been the best part about entering this new chapter?

BIGGS: Okay. So I, when I turned 13, I was like, 'Okay, this is interesting.' It was. But I'm gonna say this. I am so excited that I actually can fit in women's five shoes because I actually have a bigger selection in regards to what I wanna wear. So (laughs) I was the most excited about that part. Other than that, I'm still experiencing it. I'm still trying to figure it out. But yeah, 13's going good. And I also see it as, like, it's Taylor Swift's lucky number!

CRAWFORD: Oh, I love that. So is there anything on your teenage bucket list, something that you're looking forward to accomplishing now that you're 13 or in these next few years?

BIGGS: My dream right now is to get an interview with Taylor Swift. That's one of my big dreams. Also, I want to have my own show. I really am manifesting that, and I really want it to happen. So I think those are the things that I'm focused on. Other than that, I'm taking it step by step. I'm taking it day by day and seeing where my mind wants to go. And I'm that person who wants to do everything. I'm trying to explore different things. So right now, it's Taylor Swift and my own show.

CRAWFORD: I'm so happy you were able to speak with Keke. I'm looking forward to that interview because I feel like you guys have similar career paths. She had her own show. She also started very young. I'd love to know if there's any advice that you've gotten from someone that you've interviewed that has stuck with you.

BIGGS: First, I'm gonna say Selena Gomez. It wasn't what she said; it was the vibe that she gave. She made me feel safe in my own skin. She made me feel good because I think that's really the interview that actually got me comfortable with exclusive interviews. And she was just so kind and delicate, and her voice and everything that she was saying- I loved her so much. She is so sweet.

I also would say Dwayne [The Rock] Johnson, because he asked me a lot of questions and he was asking me, 'Where, where are you gonna be in the next 10 years?' I'm like, '10. I don't know what 10 years later I'm thinking about, but right now, this is what I'm doing...' And he was very curious, and I also really liked that.

I'm going to say Keke too (laughs) because Keke has been on my list for so long. And for it to happen this week is really magical. And I'm very grateful. What I loved was that she inspired me to keep going and conquering my dreams, and I think those are my top three right now.

CRAWFORD: That's a strong top three. I'd love to know what's something that you learned about yourself throughout the process of interviewing all of these people.

BIGGS: I love that question. I think when [I started] interviewing, I was talking really fast, and I was like, 'Okay, slow it down. Kind of make it conversational.' That's what I was learning through the process of interviewing. I'm also trying to get comfortable actually having a real conversation rather than just wanting to ask questions because I'm so curious, and I'm [learning to stay] in the moment. That is something that I've learned through interviewing is staying in the moment with that person. And actually taking it all in. I think that is something that I've learned.