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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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Kacey Musgraves Comes Down to Earth

 The “Space Cowboy” singer got divorced, rebounded, quit weed — and she’s never felt so grounded. By Allison P. Davis

Past Cut Covers

  1. Rah-Rah, BitchesLa’Darius Marshall is the real breakout star of Cheer.
    By Bobby Finger
  2. Behind the Cover: Janelle MonáeHow the Cut shot and styled the singer, actress, and Renaissance woman.
    By Andrew Nguyen
  3. Janelle Monáe’s Afrofuture“It’s like an orgasm and the big bang happening while skydiving as Grace Jones smiles.”
    By Roxane Gay
  4. Behind the Cover: Lolly AdefopeA colorful shoot with a vibrant actress.
    By Andrew Nguyen
  5. Big FriendsLolly Adefope plays the funny bestie on Shrill, but she’s nobody’s stereotype.
    By Candice Carty-Williams
  6. Behind the Cover: DiploDiplo and diamonds.
    By Zoe Juanitas
  7. Doing DiploThe buff cowboy-DJ-mogul-dad is all grown up and ready to party.
    By Allison P. Davis
  8. Behind the Cover: Lilly SinghThe late night host who’s switching things up.
    By Zoe Juanitas
  9. 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
  10. Behind the Cover: Angel OlsenGoing home with the indie singer-songwriter.
    By Zoe Juanitas
  11. 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
  12. Lucy Boynton Plays the IngénueThe actress is Hollywood’s newest golden girl, and the fashion world’s favorite dress-up doll.
    By Anna Silman
  13. Behind the Cover: Naomi WatanabeThe Japanese comedian is just being herself.
    By Andrew Nguyen
  14. Make Some Room for Naomi WatanabeThe unstoppable Japanese comedian is coming for America and the world.
    By Kathleen Hou
  15. Linda Cardellini, Still Blooming“You can play the ingenue or you could play the woman who’s got a hunch on her back. And the hunchback was always my choice.”
    By Molly Lambert
  16. Behind the Cover: Linda CardelliniCool, confident, and very green.
    By Andrew Nguyen
  17. Asia Kate Dillon on Finding the Way to ‘They’And where the Billions and John Wick 3 star is going from there.
    By Gabriella Paiella
  18. Behind the Cover: Asia Kate Dillon“I spent almost 32 years not living in the full truth of my experience.”
    By Andrew Nguyen
  19. The Realness of Billy Porter“My authenticity was a liability for me for a long time.”
    By Emilia Petrarca
  20. Behind the Cover: Billy Porter“My whole life, honey, I’ve been waiting for this shoot!”
    By Andrew Nguyen
  21. Natasha Lyonne Is Our April Cover WomanShe starred in a high-tech shoot.
    By Andrew Nguyen
  22. Natasha Lyonne’s Alternate RealityThe star of Russian Doll has outsmarted us all.
    By Lauren Oyler
  23. Pamela Adlon Is Our March Cover WomanThe actress is an unstoppable force.
    By Andrew Nguyen
  24.  It’s Just a Matter of Time Before Everyone Loves LizzoWe thought we knew what to expect from a pop star, and then she came along.
    By Allison P. Davis
  25. Behind-the-Scenes With Aya CashDancing on set with You’re the Worst’s breakout star.
    By Andrew Nguyen
  26. Aya Cash Doesn’t Mind Being the WorstAnd as her FXX cult-comedy ends, she’s ready for whatever comes next.
    By Anna Silman
  27. Everyone’s Ready to Watch Greta LeeAnd the actress is feeling the pressure of being seen.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  28. Greta Lee Is Our December Cover WomanThe actress is developing an HBO series that could become the first cable show ever centered on Asian-Americans.
    By Andrew Nguyen
  29. This Actress Will Make You Rethink Self-LoveThe star of Pose talks self-love and activism.
    By Allison P. Davis
  30. An Inside Look at Our November Cover ShootStarring Indya Moore, the Pose actress and activist.
    By Agnes Lloyd-Platt
  31. Cat Power Is Doing Just Fine, ThanksWith her first album in six years, Chan Marshall is back.
    By Jessica Hopper
  32. The World Has Finally Caught Up to Jane FondaThe original celebrity activist on regret and radical empathy in the age of Trump.
    By Marin Cogan
  33. Tessa Thompson Knows People Can’t Stop Thinking About HerShe’d just rather you think about her work than her personal life.
    By Allison P. Davis
  34. Busy Philipps on Instagram, Her BFF Michelle Williams, and Losing Heath LedgerInstagram’s favorite storyteller has so much more to say.
    By Allie Jones
  35. Zazie Beetz on Deadpool, Atlanta, and Overcoming Her AnxietyIn the chaotic world of Atlanta, she’s a grounding force.
    By Allison P. Davis
  36. Jameela Jamil Has Found Her Good PlaceThe British TV presenter turned American sitcom star embraces life as a loose cannon.
    By Anna Silman
  37. Katja Blichfeld Gets What She WantsAfter a year of changes, the quietly commanding High Maintenance co-creator embarks on a new life.
    By Emily Gould
  38. The Chef Who Stood Up to Ivanka TrumpChef Angela Dimayuga gets ready to party.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  39. The SNL Star Fighting Sizeism in FashionAidy Bryant of Saturday Night Live talks comedy and style.
    By Anna Silman
  40. Gabrielle Union Can’t Believe She Just Said ThatThe candid actress gets even more candid in a new book of essays.
    By Allison P. Davis