MAKING HOLLY HOLL Y WOOD THEIR OWN By Carrie Wittmer Photography by Kobe Wagstaff Styling by Studio&
The laws of fame are mercurial. Today, streaming platforms and social media feeds have cracked the once-elusive realm of stardom wide open, trading mystique for exposure and longevity for instant gratification. This sea change presents a host of new opportunities for emerging performers—while making it all the more challenging to stand out. On a rainy winter day in East Los Angeles, CULTURED shot eight of the industry’s most promising young actors on the eve of career-making projects, from indie features to blockbuster franchises. These eight performers— some of whom came to the craft through years of auditions, others through chance encounters on the street—are doing more than meeting the moment. They’re making it their own.
