Profiles - The Cut

party report Nov. 12, 2019

The ‘Hooker Laureate’ of the Dirtbag LeftRachel Rabbit White is making lit parties fun again.

By Kaitlin Phillips

cut covers Nov. 1, 2019

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

profiles Oct. 17, 2019

Cyrus Dunham Lets Everyone Name ThemselvesWalking and talking fame, gender, and invasive vines in Los Angeles.

By Maggie Lange

profiles June 4, 2019

Whose Story Will Sandi Tan Tell Next?The Idiot seemed like an “unadaptable” book. But after Shirkers, is there anything the director can’t do?

By Anna Silman

style May 21, 2019

Downtown’s Denim QueenJudi Rosen and her ass-flattering jeans have returned to Manhattan.

By Katy Schneider

culture May 15, 2019

Choreographer Bobbi Jene Smith Thinks Talent Is Nothing Without GutsThe former dancer muses on togetherness and effort ahead of her production Lost Mountain.

By Whitney Mallett

profiles May 13, 2019

Rachel Dratch Is Right Where She Wants to BeThe former SNL star on professional setbacks, personal surprises, and making a movie with her best friends.

By Anna Silman

culture Apr. 4, 2019

The Dizzying, Glamorous Comedy of Catherine CohenMeet the antidote to the last decade’s deadpan bro stand-up.

By Madeleine Aggeler

books Mar. 6, 2019

Halle Butler Writes About Women Who’ve Soured on AmbitionThe novelist’s characters are wondering why the future they were promised never arrived.

By Sylvie McNamara

celebrity bloggers Mar. 6, 2019

Honestly, Taylor Swift Is a Pretty Good BloggerIf celebrities won’t agree to interviews anymore, they should at least blog.

By Kelly Conaboy

profiles Jan. 30, 2019

The Mother of StreetwearOG Ma’s Unique Hype Collective is outfitting the world’s hypebeasts.

By Lauren Levy

profiles Nov. 9, 2018

We Thought We Knew Faith, Until We Didn’tThe making of a white-nationalist poster girl.

By Anna Silman

profiles Oct. 25, 2018

Red Scare Leans Into NothingA podcast that offers a critique of feminism, and capitalism, from deep inside the culture they’ve spawned.

By Noreen Malone

Sponsor Story

A Start-Up CEO on Her Trustiest AccessoriesThey’re equal parts style and functionality.

By Hannah Park

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This Mental Health Advocate is Fighting the Barriers to CareRoni Frank wants to make sure that mental healthcare is literally a click away.

By Hannah Park

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These are the New American IconsA series that celebrates change-makers whose work is helping to shape a brighter, more inclusive future for our country.

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Meet the Woman Shining a Light on Unsung Queer HeroesKelly Rakowski didn’t set out to create an outlet and refuge for queer people of all stripes, but she did.

By Ava Feuer

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The Leader Who’s Reaching NYC’s Most Vulnerable StudentsTeach For America’s Charissa Fernández has made a career of fighting for fair education.

By Ava Feuer

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How to Change the World, One City at a TimeFrom affordability to public transit to climate change, Chris Choi has a lot on his plate.

By Ava Feuer

profiles Aug. 7, 2018

The Story Starts When She FallsRachelle Vinberg, the star of Skate Kitchen, gets torn up and famous and torn up again.

By Molly Fischer

profiles July 19, 2018

Ottessa Moshfegh Plays to WinThe workaholic reinventing slacker fiction.

By Kaitlin Phillips

profiles July 18, 2018

The Reign of King PrincessJust months into her young career, the “1950” singer is queering pop.

By Katie Heaney

profiles June 26, 2018

9 Things We Learned About Lindsay Lohan’s Life in DubaiShe has a favorite hat!

By Sarah Spellings

profiles June 8, 2018

Maggie Siff Is TV’s Quiet PowerhouseGoing to the dog park with the Billions star and self-described “queen of toxic masculinity.”

By Gabriella Paiella

profiles May 17, 2018

What It Takes to Be Hermione GrangerHarry Potter and the Cursed Child star Noma Dumezweni on life at the center of a “benign cult.”

By Anna Silman

profiles May 4, 2018

Melissa Barrera Is New in TownOn Vida, the telenovela veteran explores a Mexican-American L.A. community.

By Carina Chocano

profiles May 3, 2018

Rihanna Finally Speaks Out About Her Relationship With DrakeAnd more things we learned in her interview with Vogue.

By Sarah Spellings

profiles Apr. 30, 2018

The Singular Magic of Maira KalmanAt home with the beloved writer and illustrator.

By Rumaan Alam

profiles Apr. 10, 2018

7 Things We Learned From Amal Clooney’s Vogue InterviewIn addition to being an international human-rights lawyer, she loves sour candy and giraffes.

By Sarah Spellings

profiles Apr. 6, 2018

Gideon Adlon Is Ready for AnythingPamela Adlon’s eldest daughter prepares to navigate stardom — and answer the tough questions — in the era of #MeToo.

By Anna Silman

profiles Apr. 3, 2018