In Elle.com’s recurring feature Character Study, we ask the creators behind our favorite shows to go deep about what went in to creating their memorable characters: the original idea behind them, how they were tailored to the actor and elements of them we might not see on the screen. Minor spoilers for the Hacks season
I’ve seen my share of partner workouts, and they usually have some cute theme about teamwork, motivation, or helping each other achieve goals. Toss the medicine ball to each other! Sit on each other’s feet for sit-ups! That’s adorable and everything, but I think Victoria and David Beckham‘s partner workout is more my speed —
The Dyson Airwrap was the beauty gift to get this year. It’s the hair tool that launched one million TikToks, sold out everywhere, created a dupe market so intense it rivaled the Internet’s obsession with Clinique’s Black Honey Lipstick. If you didn’t manage to get your hands on one, don’t worry: Dyson just launched the
Rep. Marie Newman didn’t expect to share her abortion story with the world. In fact, the Illinois congresswoman—who had an abortion as a 19-year-old college student and went on to defeat one of the last anti-abortion House Democrats in 2020—kept it a secret for decades as she wrestled with feelings of guilt and shame. But
In February, the women of the U.S. Women’s National Team finally got some good news in their fight for equal pay: The U.S. Soccer Federation — their employer, whom they’d very publicly sued for gender discrimination in March of 2019 — had finally agreed to a $24 million settlement. They’d won. In May, their victory
When Heather, a small business owner in Virginia, walked down the aisle at her wedding in October 2015, her mother, Anna, sat in the front row smiling. Heather knew her mom as a “hippy” who wore comfortable clothes like jeans and clogs, but for her daughter’s wedding, Anna had made an exception, wearing a sequin
Madam by Madam C.J. Walker’s Scalp to Strand System, a new 11-product line for textured hair, was created in collaboration with Madam C.J. Walker‘s great-great granddaughter A’Lelia Bundles and built on the haircare pioneer’s philosophy that healthy hair starts with the scalp. Each product fits into one of the system’s three categories: Healthy Scalp; Stronger
“Besties, I don’t know who needs to hear this, but: just because you’re paying for it on Afterpay, doesn’t mean you’re not paying for it,” TikToker Maddie White admonishes to her 2.5 million followers, looking directly into the camera. “Four hundred dollars is still $400, and if you couldn’t afford to pay for it all
Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson’s 7-month relationship is getting very, very serious, a source tells Us Weekly. The couple is discussing living together now. “Their relationship continues to grow,” the source said. “They’re very secure with their relationship and talk future plans and moving in together. They’re looking forward to vacationing together this summer and
In today’s news of state-enforced abortion bans, we have an update. Earlier today, Planned Parenthood announced that it would be suing to block Florida’s restrictive abortion ban from taking effect on July 1. In case you missed it, days after Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed a bill banning abortion after 15 weeks, Governor Ron DeSantis
Self-care is meant to be soothing and feel good, but sometimes the act does exactly the opposite. Scheduling time to unwind and pamper yourself can feel stressful, especially on already busy days. Actress Hilarie Burton, who also goes by author, host, producer, farmer, business owner, and mom of two, has been there. “If we’re not
Jack Harlow talks to Emma Chamberlain about the amazing food at the Met Gala. #metgala #metgala2022 Still haven’t subscribed to Vogue on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/vogueyoutubesub Get the best of Vogue delivered right in your inbox ►► https://bit.ly/3xAZyQg Want to hear more from our editors? Subscribe to the magazine ►► http://bit.ly/2wXh1VW Check out our new podcast
Joe Keery, Natalia Dyer, Maya Hawke and Joseph Quinn take turns reading, confirming and denying ‘Stranger Things’ fan theories from Reddit. Season 4 Volume 1 of Stranger Things releases May 27 on Netflix; Season 4 Volume 2 of Stranger Things releases July 1. Still haven’t subscribed to Vanity Fair on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2z6Ya9M Want to
The first time Monica Barbaro watched Top Gun, she was in San Diego with a couple of “very bro-y dudes,” she recalls. “What do you mean you haven’t seen Top Gun?” they asked her when she wasn’t understanding their references to Miramar, the Marine Corps Air Station in which the film is set. “I was
Since making her “Stranger Things” debut in 2017, Sadie Sink has delivered some of the series’ most impassioned performances, most recently stunning fans with her acting prowess in season four‘s “Dear Billy” episode. A powerhouse in her field, Sink — who has been acting since 2011 — has performed with the likes of Helen Mirren
Jane Fonda’s go-to moisturizer for hydrated skin and a radiant complexion at 84 is on sale now. The L’Oréal Paris Skincare Age Perfect Rosy Tone Face Moisturizer is currently 51% off on Amazon and retails for less than $15. Helen Mirren also loves the moisturizer and used it to prepare for the recent SAG awards.
When 16-year-old Yamilet came out, she lost her best friend and entire social circle. Hoping to start over, she decides to play the role of a super-straight girl in her new environment: a Catholic high school. Sonora Reyes’ The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School follows Yamilet’s struggles to keep her queerness under wraps, especially when
Hailey Bieber closed out Mental Health Awareness Month by detailing how she nurtures her mental and emotional wellbeing. In a video posted to her YouTube page on May 31, the model and skin-care brand founder began by sharing the counted breathing technique she swears by to relieve symptoms of anxiety in a pinch. Her go-to
To add to her list of booming businesses, Kim Kardashian is entering the skincare game with her newest brand SKNN BY KIM. While sister Kylie Jenner has included skincare in Kylie Cosmetics for a while now, Kardashian has not entered the game yet, sticking with her now-paused KKW Beauty line and fashion brand Skims. This
CBS Photo ArchiveGetty Images Evan Mock stays booked and busy, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. The pro skater first started gaining attention within fashion circles a few years back, when he began walking in runway shows and starring in ad campaigns. His fluorescent buzzcut and those cheekbones made him an instant It
To watch, in real time, Wunmi Mosaku grasp at hope is to witness an uncanny echo of her work onscreen. In Lovecraft Country, Luther, and even Loki, the Nigerian-British actress plays characters grappling with the ugly reality before them: Do they work to topple the system, or learn to survive within it? Perhaps no role
Bursting onto the fashion and fitness scene with bold vibrancy, Walmart’s new activewear line, Love & Sports, isn’t your typical athleisure brand. The passion project of a celebrity fitness instructor and a fashion designer (who also happen to be a real-life couple!), this collection champions body positivity and inclusivity. Through the use of bright colors,
What does it take to become one of Hollywood’s most sought-after leading ladies? Australian-born Margot Robbie has an idea: for starters, a studied beauty routine so precise it borders on psychopathic. See the 25-year-old discuss the importance of being born with a six-pack and the beautifying powers of placenta cream in this American Psycho–spoofing original
With technology shaping the decades to come, director Guy Logan highlights the people who caught on to its power early on and have used it as a communication platform and creative outlet. Watch interviews from YouTube stars such as Jenna Marbles, Daily Grace, and the Shaytards, and see how today is helping to define tomorrow.