Ben Barna

ON SECOND THOUGHT

John Malkovich on Being John Malkovich: “I Don’t Consider Myself”

February 23, 2024

Twenty five years after he first appeared on the cover of this magazine, the 70-year-old actor looks back on that time with the self-assuredness of someone who has it all figured out—almost.

VIP

Meet Mark Kerrigan, the Man Who Finds Famous People

September 15, 2023

Sourcing celebrities’ contact info is crucial to what we do, and the managing director of Celebrity Service helps make it happen. Here he is with some stories about his years of seeking out the stars.

RORSCHACH TEST

Matty Matheson on Restaurant Bathrooms, Branding, and The Bear

June 21, 2023

Chopping it up with the Canadian cooking mogul-turned-TV producer.

FRIENDSHIP

“Damn, That’s Hard”: Dave Burd and GaTa Ask Each Other the Tough Questions

June 9, 2023

The “Dave” co-stars and real-life friends discuss the highs and lows—but mostly highs—of making their hit TV show.

ANTLER QUEENS

Courtney Eaton and Simone Kessell Have a Meeting of the Lotties

May 26, 2023

It turns out the “Yellowjackets” stars share more than just a character.

LESSON

“Don’t Play It”: Eric André’s Tortured Relationship With the Upright Bass

April 25, 2023

He gave up his dreams of anonymous gigs in jazz clubs to become one of the most outrageous comedians of his generation, and he’s not bitter about it at all.

In Converstion

Jake Gyllenhaal and Dar Salim on Sweat, Chess, and Chests

April 21, 2023

“You work out a lot. How much of that is inspired by my body?”

On Second Thought

Rob Lowe Remembers Being Young and Famous in the ’80s

April 18, 2023

The original Brat Packer and star of Netflix’s “Unstable” revisits and revises his May 1984 cover story for this magazine.

ON SECOND THOUGHT

Paul Rudd Remembers His Surreal Night at the Chateau Marmont

February 16, 2023

The ageless star of “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and reigning Sexiest Man Alive looks back on a time when anything seemed possible.

Rorschach Test

Kathy Griffin Calls Out TMZ, Cancel Culture, and Shady Men

April 5, 2022

“They’re all so full of shit.”

RORSCHACH TEST

Bowen Yang on Hard Seltzers, Hangovers, and Harry Styles

December 2, 2021

“I have a case of White Claw that’s been sitting in my fridge since June, but I don’t know what that says about me.”

Rorschach Test

Justice Smith on Crop Tops, Gen Z, Alphas, and Being Done Dirty

October 28, 2021

One of Hollywood’s hottest young actors takes our Rorschach Test.

on second thought

Chloë Sevigny Revisits (and Revises) Her Interview Cover Story From 1995

August 26, 2021

“Maybe I was freaked out by how extreme it was.”

view girl

Quintessa Swindell Is Coming for Your Stereotypes

June 18, 2021

The star of DC’s upcoming superhero movie “Black Adam” is demolishing Hollywood’s hurdles.

RORSCHACH TEST

Christopher Meloni on Glutes, Shipping, and Zaddies

June 9, 2021

The “Law & Order: Organized Crime” star responds to the fascination with a certain body part of his, along with 16 other topics chosen sort of, but not really, at random. 

Q&ANDY

Steele FC Wants to Eat Pastries and Cereal All the Time

June 3, 2021

Ahead of his new EP, the Brooklyn musician answers some questions from the writings of Warhol.

Rorschach Test

Alan Yang on Group Chats, Pitch Meetings, and Procrastination

May 28, 2021

The “Master of None” co-creator offers his takes on 11 topics chosen at semi-random.

TELEVISION

Emily VanCamp Obviously Can’t Say Anything

April 22, 2021

Ahead of tomorrow’s finale, the star of “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” discusses—as much as she can—life in the MCU.

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For Olivia Rodrigo, “Drivers License” Is Only the Beginning

April 7, 2021

The 18-year-old sensation isn’t letting a historic number-one hit get to her head: “I’ll be a developing artist until I’m 85.”

in conversation

Eiza González and Taika Waititi on Industry Expectations and How to Beat Them

April 2, 2021

The star of “Godzilla vs. Kong” connects with the “Thor: Love and Thunder” filmmaker to discuss the familiar boxes Hollywood puts you in, and how to go about escaping them.