It’s time for an Ask Duke Anything episode of Duke’s Download — and yes, my boyfriend Armie is guest-hosting from his apartment, which means I’m answering everything. 😅

You sent in questions via social media and email, and nothing was off limits — from serving your country and running for office to vinyl collecting, growing up in France, and what it was really like having a famous mom.

In this episode, I open up about:

• 🇺🇸 What “serving your country” actually means in 2026 (and why nuance matters)
• 🗳️ Whether I’ll ever run for office again
• 🏡 My Beverly Hills childhood home and memories of my grandmother Pamela Mason
• 🇫🇷 Growing up in France and why I chose California as home
• 🎶 My love of vinyl and bands that shaped me (New Order forever)
• 💻 My early political obsession (shoutout Kids for Kerry)
• 🌟 What it was like growing up with my mom, Belinda Carlisle
• 🏳️‍🌈 Coming out and family support
• ❤️ How Army and I reconnected — and why 2025 changed everything

This one is personal, reflective, and a little chaotic (in the best way). Thank you for the thoughtful questions — I loved this format.

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