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Cut Covers

The celebrities and power brokers featured on the covers of the Cut are cultivating forward-thinking conversations about the issues that matter to you most. Choosing our cover stars is a responsibility we take incredibly seriously. Every time, we ask ourselves, How we can make our point of view more inclusive? How do we decide equitably who is “cool” or “worthy” or “important” to feature on a cover? Keep reading for the answers.

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Savannah James, MVP

 The matriarch of the James clan has always been the one calling the shots. By Sylvia Obell

Past Cut Covers

  1. Yung Miami Is an Open Book“I am who I am. I don’t like anyone talking for me.”
    By Danya Issawi
  2. Reintroducing Ali WongHer next phase includes dipping into dramatic roles on TV and testing the dating-app waters.
    By Evan Ross Katz
  3. Lucy Liu Is the Least-Bothered Person You Know“I’m sure there are tons of people who don’t like my work or my career or me. I’m not here to change somebody’s mind.”
    By Mary H.K. Choi
  4. Nia Long Is Doing Just Fine, Thanks for AskingThe ’90s icon has always lived a life in the public eye but lately has been hypervisible. Now, finally, she’s ready to have fun.
    By Clover Hope
  5. The Hustle of Women in Hip-HopEditor-in-chief Lindsay Peoples on launching the celebration of 50 years of women in hip-hop who’ve changed the game.
    By Lindsay Peoples
  6. Lourdes Leon Never Thought She’d Drop a RecordThe stakes are a little higher when your mother’s a pop icon.
    By Meaghan Garvey
  7. The Uncompromising Danai GuriraThe Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star is in pursuit of exactly what she wants.
    By Melinda Fakuade
  8. Emma Corrin, the Shape-shifterThe 26-year-old star of this fall’s My Policeman and Lady Chatterley’s Lover has been time-traveling.
    By the Cut
  9. Stacey Abrams’s Last StandThe Democratic candidate for governor in Georgia talks about protecting abortion, preserving the franchise, and making history.
    By Rebecca Traister
  10. The Pain and Glory of Cori BushIn less than two years, the congresswoman built a base of power in D.C. by wearing her hardships on her sleeve.
    By Rita Omokha
  11. The Power of a Fresh StartEditor-in-chief Lindsay Peoples on making the Cut’s September issue about more than fashion, and the unapologetic women and femmes we celebrate.
    By Lindsay Peoples
  12. Meghan of MontecitoShe’s left the Firm behind. Harry’s found a polo team in Santa Barbara. The kids are doing great. Now she’s ready for her own next act.
    By Allison P. Davis
  13. Amandla, Amandla, AmandlaThe Bodies Bodies Bodies star is the Cut’s July-August 2022 cover star.
    By the Cut
  14. Sophie Turner Comes Into Her OwnThe Staircase star talks to Jessica Chastain about growing up with the whole world watching.
    By Lindsay Peoples
  15. What’s Next for Tracee Ellis Ross? Everything.The actress talks with Megan Thee Stallion about the end of Black-ish, new beginnings, and their hot-girl plans.
    By Lindsay Peoples
  16. The Evolution of Zazie BeetzAs the resident adult-in-the-room on the critically acclaimed FX series Atlanta, Beetz, who just turned 30, is looking for growth in other places.
    By Lindsay Peoples
  17. Evan Rachel Wood Faced Her FearThe actor was terrified to name Marilyn Manson as her alleged abuser, but doing so brought her unexpected freedom.
    By Angelina Chapin
  18. Beanie Takes BroadwayBeanie Feldstein talks to Michaela Jaé Rodriguez about taking the stage in Funny Girl this spring, proving she’ll be exactly where she belongs.
    By Lindsay Peoples Wagner
  19. Kirsten Dunst Doesn’t Need Your OscarsThe actress is back in her biggest role yet — which isn’t a knock on her résumé. It’s a testament to her talent.
    By Lindsay Peoples Wagner
  20. Huma Abedin Is Ready to Tell You Who She IsThroughout a public career and an even more public marriage, the political confidante has remained an enigma, until now.
    By Lisa Miller
  21. This Is Cynthia Erivo’s DestinyThe multi-hyphenate powerhouse talks to Misty Copeland about dreaming big and making it all come true — over and over again.
    By Lindsay Peoples Wagner
  22. Behind the Cover: Sandra OhA look at the Schindler House, the modernist treasure where the Cut photographed the Killing Eve actress.
    By Olivia Evans
  23. Sandra Oh Is SpeakingThe acting great on entering the “mother chapter” of her career, challenging the unbelievable pressure of being a modern woman, and more.
    By Lindsay Peoples Wagner
  24. Where Would Food Be Without Padma Lakshmi?The food expert and author speaks with Sohla El-Waylly about this past year’s reckoning, double standards, and bringing inclusivity to the table.
    By Lindsay Peoples Wagner
  25. Andra Day and Angela Bassett on Black Joy and ResilienceIn conversation for the Cut’s April cover.
    By Lindsay Peoples Wagner
  26. Abby Phillip Asks the Right QuestionsMedia’s voice of sanity and clarity, in conversation with Gayle King.
    By Lindsay Peoples Wagner
  27. Behind the Cover: Sarah McBrideHow the Cut photographed and styled the Delaware politician in an 18th-century state capitol building.
    By Emily Burns
  28. Sarah McBride’s NeighborhoodThe new Delaware state senator is making history in her hometown.
    By Brock Colyar
  29. Behind the Cover: Jordan FirstmanPhotographer Julian Klincewicz on capturing the Instagram comedian from all sides.
    By Emily Burns
  30. The Cocky Prince of Quarantine ComedyJordan Firstman, Instagram’s premier impressionist, talks sex, drugs, and getting famous in social isolation.
    By Katie Heaney
  31. Behind the Cover: Mitra JouhariHow the Cut shot and styled the Three Busy Debras star in a 100-year-old house.
    By Emily Burns
  32. Mitra Jouhari’s Airhead ActThe comedian is an overachieving perfectionist—but she loves playing the idiot.
    By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
  33. Behind the Cover: Ina GartenThe Barefoot Contessa is vibing in her gardens.
    By Emily Burns
  34. Barefoot in QuarantineIna Garten has served up comfort and cocktails for decades. We need that more than ever.
    By Matthew Schneier
  35. Behind the Cover: ChikaThe rapper making power moves.
    By Devine Blacksher
  36. Chika Is for LoversBut even lovers have their limits.
    By Kiana Fitzgerald
  37. Behind the Cover: Chloë SevignyPhotographer Elizaveta Porodina staged an intimate photoshoot over Zoom.
    By Emilia Petrarca
  38. Chloë Sevigny in Her Lonely CityThe New York City actress on sexting, matcha, and how her life has changed as she’s about to become a mom.
    By Emilia Petrarca
  39. Behind the Cover: La’Darius MarshallCapturing the Cheer star’s sensitivity, strength, and power.
    By Andrew Nguyen
  40. Rah-Rah, BitchesLa’Darius Marshall is the real breakout star of Cheer.
    By Bobby Finger
  41. Behind the Cover: Janelle MonáeHow the Cut shot and styled the singer, actress, and Renaissance woman.
    By Andrew Nguyen
  42. Janelle Monáe’s Afrofuture“It’s like an orgasm and the big bang happening while skydiving as Grace Jones smiles.”
    By Roxane Gay
  43. Behind the Cover: Lolly AdefopeA colorful shoot with a vibrant actress.
    By Andrew Nguyen
  44. Big FriendsLolly Adefope plays the funny bestie on Shrill, but she’s nobody’s stereotype.
    By Candice Carty-Williams
  45. Behind the Cover: DiploDiplo and diamonds.
    By Zoe Juanitas
  46. Doing DiploThe buff cowboy-DJ-mogul-dad is all grown up and ready to party.
    By Allison P. Davis
  47. Behind the Cover: Lilly SinghThe late night host who’s switching things up.
    By Zoe Juanitas
  48. Lilly Singh vs. the Late-Night JimmysIn a world of suits and cynicism, is there room for the YouTuber’s rainbow unicorn vibes?
    By Anna Silman
  49. Behind the Cover: Angel OlsenGoing home with the indie singer-songwriter.
    By Zoe Juanitas
  50. Angel Olsen Might Not Let You InThe mercurial musician talks about heartbreak, collaboration, and graveyards near her home in Asheville, North Carolina.
    By Allison P. Davis
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