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FEATURES 50 BIG GIRL PANTS Screenwriter and actress Annie Mumolo reﬂects on her toughest and most rewarding moments in Hollywood 52 STRONG MINDED Following her epic performance on the season ﬁnale of Saturday Night Live, Cecily Strong gets personal about her new memoir and Apple TV+ show

92 JENNIFER, OH JENNY Jennifer Hudson in a Louis Vuitton coat and shirt, Chanel earrings, and Sophie Buhai rings. Photographed by Chrisean Rose.

92 JENNIFER, OH JENNY Jennifer Hudson talks about the role of a lifetime, portraying her close friend and idol, Aretha Franklin, in the biopic Respect 102 THE FIRST As the ﬁrst Indigenous Cabinet member, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland pays homage to her ancestors while making an impact on the future 110 WHO IS SHE? Lauren Hutton brings the most coveted animal-inspired jewelry from the Cartier Collection to life 116 PARLEZ-VOUS CAMILLE? After earning critical acclaim for her hit show, Call My Agent!, French actress Camille Cottin is taking her unique charm to the big screen

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BEAUTY 66 BEAUTY TALK: ADWOA ABOAH The model finds purpose in advocating for mental health and practicing self-care 70 VOICES OF REASON Dermatologists weigh in on all the weird and wacky beauty remedies that are going viral 72 THE ORIGINAL Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott on his famous muses and the creation of his new scent 74 THAT’S FRESH Statement makeup, industry-disrupting brands, facialrejuvenation treatments, and more

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THE FIRST Deb Haaland in an Emme Studio dress, Huckleberrywoman Designs earrings, Four Winds Gallery Pittsburgh bracelets, a Jamie Okuma ring, a Hollis Chitto bag, and her own ceremonial shawl and shoes.

79 GREEN SPACE Plant expert Christopher Griffin shows off their cultivated New York bedroom garden 82 THE PLACE: MALIBU Take a trip around the beachside town with Australian hotelier Emma Goodwin 84 TABLE FOR TWO: LIGHT MY FIRE Jocelyn Guest and Erika Nakamura, otherwise known as the Butcher Girls, grill up the perfect summer burger

Photographed by Camila Falquez.

86 BFF: TORY BURCH The designer introduces her three precious pups 88 MY ANCHOR: HIGH IMPACT A book of photographs by visual activist Zanele Muholi inspires special projects editor Peyton Dix’s bold home

ON DEMAND Alexander McQueen top, Max Mara pants, and Louis Vuitton earrings and necklace. Photographed by Jennifer Livingston.

89 SPOTLIGHT: REGINA HALL The star of Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers shares her pop culture picks

THE START 19 Tommy Hilfiger and Romeo Hunte team up on a colorful new collection, chic staples from designer Sergio Hudson, plus more fashion news

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8 EDITOR’S LETTER 9 HEY, LADIES Shop badass-inspired merchandise 10 FEEDBACK

26 Bring back glam with these shimmering pieces from Khaite, Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Roger Vivier

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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

12 CONTRIBUTORS 16 MY LIKES 124 WHY I LOVE… My silver mirror, by Twiggy

30 THE BADASS 50 Meet the inspiring changemakers who are showing up, speaking up, and getting things done

INSTANT STYLE 55 WHAT TO WEAR, WHAT TO BUY Moody florals, fashions with a flourish, sunny tote bags, and more 60 MY STYLE Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka shares a few of her favorite items 62 UPGRADE YOU Swap your quarantine loungewear for the season’s standout styles

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COVER CREDITS From left: Jennifer Hudson: Miu Miu jacket (faux fur), top, dress, and socks. Tiffany HardWear necklace. Le Silla heels. Fendi jacket. Gucci T-shirt, belt, and skirt. Hysteria by Happy Socks socks. Sophie Buhai hoops. Dinosaur Designs bangles. Khiry rings. Giuseppe Zanotti heels. Chanel bodysuit, jumpsuit, and earrings. Photographed for InStyle by Chrisean Rose. Styled by Law Roach. Hair: Kiyah Wright. Makeup: Adam Burrell. Manicure: Rocky Nguyen. Deb Haaland: Emme Studio dress. Huckleberrywoman Designs earrings. Four Winds Gallery Pittsburgh bracelets. Jamie Okuma ring. Hollis Chitto bag. Ceremonial shawl, her own. Photographed for InStyle by Camila Falquez. Styled by Lotte Elisa. Hair and makeup: Alexis Arenas. Lauren Hutton: Etro poncho. Sermoneta Gloves gloves. Cartier Collection necklace. Photographed for InStyle by Mark Lim. Styled by Sam Broekema. Hair and makeup: Roberto Morelli. Manicure: Yuki Miyakawa.

The Spotlight Squad Charlize Theron Misty Copeland Yao Chen

EDITOR’S LETTER

n April 24, I jumped on the Acela from New York to Washington, D.C., for the first InStyle photo shoot I had attended since January 2020. I hugged my friend and colleague, executive editor Sarah Cristobal (last sighting, February 2020), and we headed off to shoot the newly appointed U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland. The Department of the Interior, not far from the National Mall, is a heavyset, late-deco structure built in 1936 by the Roosevelt Administration. It is very…gray. You walk toward Haaland’s office through a hallway flanked by portraits of Interior secretaries past: mainly middle-aged white men, often astride some sort of steed. Haaland’s (severely overdue) hiring stands in direct and welcome contrast to all of this. When she was sworn into office on March 18, Haaland not only swelled the hearts of the country’s Indigenous population but set the Internet afire with her brightly colored representative dress. For this story, Haaland, a citizen of the Pueblo of Laguna, told writer and Indigenous activist Allie Young, “I wore a ribbon skirt because it’s more universal. It speaks for all Native women.” And that is what we wanted to capture with Haaland’s special Badass Women subscriber cover. The life, heritage, and pride being finally blown into Washington. Also, my thanks to Secretary Haaland for indulging this overexcited editor with this rooftop picture (near right). A month later, a few members of our joyfully vaccinated team flew (remember flying?) to Los Angeles to shoot our Badass newsstand cover with the one and only Jennifer Hudson. I had never met Jennifer, so we had a little Zoom date beforehand. Not only is she an insane talent—she accurately calls her voice “the freight train”—but she is a genuinely good soul. It’s no wonder that the Queen of Soul herself, the late Aretha Franklin, requested Jennifer play her in the upcoming biopic Respect. Now, if you want to leave your body, be sure to watch our accompanying “Open Mic” video with Jennifer and listen to my podcast, “Ladies First,” where she launches into “Circle of Life” and promptly knocks me out of my chair. So don’t think I wasn’t going to get her #onlauraslap (far right). These are just two of the incredible women in this issue—alongside our biannual, deeply inspiring Badass 50. This issue consistently fills my heart and makes me feel proud. And pride is a wonderful thing.

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Clockwise from top left: U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland on set with Laura Brown in Washington, D.C.; a portrait of Haaland; Jennifer Hudson on Brown’s lap during our shoot; and Hudson posing.

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What Does “Badass” Mean to You? “To be your truest self: free from ridicule, borders, and judgment. I feel badass when I am living for me and no one else.” F R E D D I E H A R R E L Founder of RadSwan, “Made with a Mission,” p. 76

“Having a positive impact on other people’s lives.” T O RY B U R C H Designer, BFF, p. 86

“Working hard and using your platform to empower your community.” P R I YA N K A G A N J O O Founder of Kulﬁ Beauty, “Made with a Mission,” p. 76

“An independent, strong, and entrepreneurial person who is unapologetically themselves.” K I YA H W R I G H T Hairstylist, “Jennifer, Oh Jenny,” p. 92

“Being ﬁerce for our sisters, humanity, and Mother Earth.” A L L I E YO U N G Writer and activist, “The First,” p. 102

“To love up on yourself, your ﬁerceness, your fabulosity, and all the magic you bring into this world.” C H R I S T O P H E R G R I F F I N Plant expert, “Green Space,” p. 79

“Having the courage to stand by your convictions, even when it isn’t easy.” SHAMIRA IBRAHIM Writer, “Jennifer, Oh Jenny,” p. 92

“To be a bold, fearless boss.” A DA M B U R R E L L Makeup artist, “Jennifer, Oh Jenny,” p. 92

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my likes JENNIFER HUDSON ON WHAT KEEPS HER INSPIRED

Hudson in an Alberta Ferretti coat, a Chloé dress, Lana Jewelry earrings, a Khiry ring, and Le Silla boots.

FAVORITE ARTISTS GROWING UP?

“I started listening to gospel and then grew into old-school music like Motown, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, and Stevie Wonder, all the way up to Xscape, SWV, 702, and Boyz II Men.” BEAUTY ESSENTIAL?

Olay Regenerist Whip Face Moisturizer SPF 25. $29; olay.com.

BOOKS THAT IMPACTED YOU?

ON SET Hudson (in a Fendi jacket, Gucci T-shirt, belt, and skirt, Hysteria by Happy Socks socks, Sophie Buhai hoops, and Giuseppe Zanotti heels) poses for photographer Chrisean Rose at our Los Angeles shoot.

“Most certainly the Bible. I also found The Secret, by Rhonda Byrne, very inspiring.” The Secret, by Rhonda Byrne, Beyond Words Publishing, $30; beyondword.com.

DREAM ROLE?

“Calliope, the primary muse in the ﬁlm version of Hercules the musical.”

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GO-TO DESIGNERS?

“Working on mastering the piano!”

DOLCE & GABBANA

Yamaha digital grand piano; kraftmusic.com.

NO. 1 STYLING TRICK?

TOP RED-CARPET MOMENT?

“The orange Versace dress I wore to the 2011 Oscars.” In VERSACE at the 2011 Academy Awards in L.A.

“Attaching grosgrain belts and chain weights to the bottom of a dress so that it glides.”

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The Julian D. King Gift Foundation. Hudson in the Aretha Franklin biopic Respect.

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THE FUTURE’S BRIGHT

Stylist: Stephanie Pérez-Gurri. Hair: Fernando Torrent for L’Atelier NYC. Makeup: Linda Gradin for L’Atelier NYC. Manicure: Nori Yamanaka for See Management. Model: Emily van Raay for Elite Models.

Dressing to reenter the world? Tommy Hilﬁger’s new collaboration with Romeo Hunte is the perfect place to begin. Inspired by the New York designers’ love of preppy staples and punchy streetwear, the colorful collection is too cool not to show oﬀ in real life. Tommy X Romeo shirt ($290), shorts ($190), and boots ($269); usa.tommy.com.

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Watch Yourself

Tee Party

Omega gears up for this summer’s Olympic Games with the Seamaster Diver 300M Tokyo 2020, a slick stainless-steel timepiece inspired by the Olympics’s navyand-white emblem.

Clockwise from left: Sergio Hudson dress ($1,265), crop top ($595), pants ($1,075 and $785), and bodysuit ($525); elysewalker.com for stores.

Michael Stars commemorates 35 years of breezy essentials by reissuing colorful screen-printed T-shirts originally released in the ’90s (pictured above on co-founders Suzanne Lerner and Michael Cohen). From left: Michael Stars Vintage tank ($78), T-shirt ($98), and sweatshirt ($198); michaelstars.com.

Get a Leg Up

Evening-centric accessories designer Amina Muaddi teams up with Wolford on the just the right foundation pieces to go with her ultraglamorous line. Amina Muaddi x Wolford socks, $72; wolfordshop.com.

Omega watch, $5,600; omega watches .com for stores.

High Expectations Isabel Marant sneakers, $770/pair; isabelmarant .com.

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It’s been 10 years since Isabel Marant launched its iconic Bekett wedge sneakers to near-instant success. Now the pumped-up kicks are poised for a comeback with a reissued version of the sporty-cool style called the Balskee.

THE START

Better Basics

For its ready-to-wear début, sustainable handbag favorite Yuzeﬁ hones in on edgy-yet-elegant staples made from earth-friendly fabrics like vegan leather and deadstock linen.

C LOS E T C L A SS I C

Sergio Hudson

Known for his striking power-dressing staples, this L.A. designer is a favorite among celebrities who want to look classic but cool (see: Michelle Obama’s 2021 inauguration outﬁt). “Our woman is timeless and modern,” says Hudson. “We pride ourselves on making her feel elegant, sexy, and unique.”

Yuzeﬁ jacket ($500) and dress ($595). On model: dress ($520) and bag ($500). All prices approximate; yuzeﬁ.com.

Behno wallets, ($175 each) and crossbody ($390), no material sourced from ancient or endangered forests; behno.com.

Hold Your Own

Last fall the InStyle team put out a call for the best indie brands to partner with. Our top pick? Socially conscious bag label Behno, which created an exclusive chain wallet and blue version of its everyday crossbody for us.

Down-toEarth

Tentree just gave us the perfect excuse to keep living in loungewear: A portion of proceeds from sales of its cozy new collaboration with National Geographic contribute to reforestation (10 trees are planted for each piece sold) and the Nat Geo society’s eco-minded initiatives. Tentree hoodie ($68) and sweatpants ($68), composed of earth-friendly fabrics and trims; tillys.com.

THE START

Clockwise from left: Tommy x Indya bucket hat ($80), dungarees ($349), and bandeau ($50); usa .tommy .com.

Modern Icons

Tommy Hilfiger works with actress and activist Indya Moore on size-inclusive, gender-fluid, supercute updates to some of the company’s most beloved designs.

Making Moves

Filled with sleek, soft separates, Monrow’s début activewear line has us excited to hit the gym IRL again—even if only for the locker-room selfies. Monrow jacket ($128) and sports bra ($69). On model: sports bra ($78) and bike shorts ($78); monrow.com.

Dream Duo

Italian go-tos Missoni and Palm Angels join forces on relaxed streetwear emblazoned with graphic logos and funky prints.

From left: Palm Angels x Missoni hoodie ($1,130), pants ($575), mantle ($1,900), dress ($785), and bucket hat ($375); palmangels.com.

Think Pink

In honor of Malibu Barbie’s 50th anniversary, accessories brand Lele Sadoughi is offering Momand-me accents worthy of the doll’s beach-chic wardrobe. From left: Lele Sadoughi x Barbie earrings ($85) and headbands ($195 and $75); lelesadoughi.com.

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Noelle Wolf camisole and shorts set, $310; noellewolf .com.

Well Versed Noelle Wolf’s luxuriously silky and beautifully cut sleepwear puts most pajamas to shame. But its limited-edition camisole sets embroidered with uplifting phrases from female poets Lang Leav, Melody Hansen, and Charly Cox have an extra-special twist: All proceeds benefit Dress for Success, an organization helping women achieve economic independence through development tools and professional attire.

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Prada romper ($1,300) and dress ($5,400); prada.com. Louis Vuitton bracelet and ring; louisvuitton.com.

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Khaite dress, $2,280; khaite.com. Louis Vuitton necklace and ring; louisvuitton.com. Makeup: Linda Gradin for L’Atelier NYC. Manicure: Michina Koide for Art Department. Model: Ashley Karah for The Industry Model Management. Location: Photographed at 53 West 53rd Street, New York, N.Y.

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50 After a full-stop year, life is slowly returning to normal. But the women on this list never put their passions on pause. They’ve championed vital causes and strived to realize their visions for the world amid the most challenging times. And we’re all better for it.

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Amanda Gorman

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hat does “badass” mean to you? Being my

fullest self without apology. Did you ever think a poem would make you a public ﬁgure? I had no idea of the

ways in which my life would change after my inaugural poem. While I didn’t expect that prominence to fall to me so suddenly, I’ve long believed in the public calling and necessity of poets. To me, they’ve always been the rock stars of civilization. Performing at an inauguration despite being scared out of my mind is the most badass thing I’ve ever done. What do you hope people take away from your work? Ironically

enough, I hope people take away hope from my work. I consider empathy to be one of the most important things I can engender as a writer.

Gorman reciting “The Hill We Climb” at President Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Your poetry collection, The Hill We Climb and Other Poems, comes out later this year. Is there any advice you’d give to aspiring poets, in terms of the creative process? Great readers make

great writers. Read as much as you can, both to discover how your voice echoes other authors’ as well as to realize what makes you unmistakably unique from them. For so long my voice was the thing I was most ashamed of, and now it is the thing I’m most proud of. It is a power no one can take away from me. What are you still ambitious for? There is still so much I want to do with my pen. If I have the privilege to continue writing with purpose, there’s not much more I could ask for.

2 Margaret Cho

Cho, who started doing stand-up at 14, is a trailblazer not only for fellow Asian American comics (Robin Tran, Ali Wong, Awkwaﬁna, and Irene Tu are some of her favorites) but also as an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Her latest project, Hot White Heist, is a queer action-comedy for Audible. “I actually don’t think about how far we have all come in terms of visibility in race and queerness, but then again it isn’t that hard to remember how invisible we were,” says Cho of her tenure in the entertainment world. “It is also weird to think that this might only be temporary, and that things might completely change. I really hope we don’t go backward. I want to keep looking ahead.”

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3 Chloé Zhao

In April, the Chinese filmmaker became the second woman—and the first woman of color—to take home the Best Director trophy at the Academy Awards for her film Nomadland, which went on to win a total of six Oscars (including the night’s top honor, Best Picture). Now one of the most sought-after directors in Hollywood, Zhao is getting ready to release her biggest directing project to date: the Marvel blockbuster Eternals, which is slated to hit theaters this fall.

4 Sara de Performing at an inauguration despite being scared out of my mind is the most badass thing I’ve ever done.” —AMANDA GORMAN

Zarraga & Quinn Fitzgerald “We’ve helped thousands of women live their lives with conﬁdence and control,” says de Zarraga, who co-founded a line of personal security jewelry called Flare in 2016 with Fitzgerald, a fellow sexual assault survivor. With the click of a button on their designs, someone in an unsafe or uncomfortable situation can discreetly alert designated contacts, connect with police, or send themselves an incoming call as an exit excuse. Despite their success, the duo dream of the day when their brand is rendered unnecessary. “We hate that we have to hide technology in jewelry,” says Fitzgerald. “Ultimately, we’re ﬁghting to create a culture where everyone can just feel safe.”

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Anita Hill

Westworld’s co-creator and executive producer will celebrate her feature directorial début with the Hugh Jackman–led film Reminiscence this month. But long before she was writing prestige sci-fi scripts, the Harvard Law grad spent her time writing briefs. She worked as a consultant by day and spent her nights screenwriting until she landed a staff writer job on ABC’s Pushing Daisies in 2007. For Joy, the neverending hustle was worth it. “When you’re passionate about something, it doesn’t feel like work,” she says.

The lawyer and professor has been ﬁghting workplace harassment for three decades, and she won’t stop until she’s won.

t a historic Senate hearing in 1991, Hill testiﬁed that her former supervisor, then– Supreme Court justice nominee Clarence Thomas, had sexually harassed her while she was his assistant at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Taking the stand that day ultimately shaped the mission of her life’s work. “I wish I’d known I was going to be in this for the long haul,” says Hill. “Then I wouldn’t have been discouraged when things didn’t happen quickly or the way I wanted.” In 2017, she was tapped to serve on the Global Leadership Board of Time’s Up as chair of the Hollywood Commission for Eliminating Sexual Harassment and Advancing Equality. “It’s the most daunting challenge I’ve faced of late, because the problems are so deeply rooted,” says Hill. “It really is like boiling the ocean.” With the hope that lasting change is possible through education, she currently teaches courses on gender, race, social policy, and legal history at Brandeis University. “I want every student to leave my class with the tools to un-

derstand what it’s like to be in the margins and to center those voices,” says Hill, whose third book, Believing: Our Thirty-Year Journey to End Gender Violence, will be published by Viking in September. “A few years ago I started looking at issues of gender violence—not just sexual harassment in terms of what happened to me, but stories I’ve heard from others who have identiﬁed with my situation, and there were so many similarities,” she says. “This has been a public crisis long before the #MeToo movement, and people are still facing resistance to their ideas or identities in the workplace and can’t come forward. As long as those conditions exist, I will be doing this work.” Creating real impact takes time, Hill has learned. “When I ﬁrst graduated from law school, I thought the journey to change the world would be a sprint,” she says. “After 20 years, I thought it was more of a marathon. Now I’ve realized it’s a relay: Each generation does what they can, and some do more than those who came before them. But at some point, we’re going to have to pass the baton. And I hope my generation leaves the world a better place than what we came into.”

Phoebe Robinson

With a stand-up special set to air on HBO Max, a new Freeform series (Everything’s Trash), and her third book (Please Don’t Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes) out September 28, the comedian is hitting her stride, and then some. But perhaps her most meaningful project to date is the upcoming launch of her own imprint, Tiny Reparations Books, which is dedicated to making publishing more diverse. “Like most industries, if you’re not a cis, straight white guy, it can be a struggle to get your art out to the masses,” says Robinson. “The point of the imprint is to help broaden the landscape so that more women, POCs, and folks from the LGBTQIA+ community can share their work the way they want to. I get to fall in love with new voices and then encourage readers to do the same. What a dream job.” 34

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The president and co-founder of Voto Latino, a voter-registration nonproﬁt aimed at enfranchising and empowering Latino youth, credits “a multicultural America who rose up” as the true winners of the 2020 election. “They decided the vision that was being painted in the last four years was not acceptable.” After registering over 600,000 voters for the 2020 cycle, Kumar has turned her attention to the future, teaming up with Media Matters for America to launch the Latino Anti-Disinformation Lab as part of a $22 million campaign to research and combat disinformation.

The couple converted their supper club, Heart of Dinner, into a volunteer-based food-delivery service amid the surge in anti-Asian hate crimes and the food insecurity crisis during the pandemic. To date, they’ve brought over 70,000 free meals to the elderly in New York City’s Chinatown neighborhood, including a handwritten note in the recipient’s native language with each package. “We want to remind them that they belong here just as much as anyone else,” says Chang. “There’s a huge community that sees them, recognizes them, and loves to be there for them.”

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Cannabis Mavens

“Equity is a priority for us in all forms,” says the Cannaclusive co-founder. As the number of states legalizing medical and recreational marijuana continues to increase, Pryor is determined to bring entrepreneurs from underrepresented minority groups into the fold. And through Cannaclusive, she’s doing just that. The organization promotes the inclusion of people of color in the industry with a number of initiatives, such as building a database of minority-owned cannabis companies, an accountability list that tracks the progress of brands’ social-equity pledges, and a free stock-photo collection of diverse cannabis consumers for marketing use.

In addition to highlighting the healing properties of the plant, the CEO of the events and lifestyle brand Just Cannabis aims to change the consumption stereotypes that are often associated with people of color. “The cannabis industry brands itself oﬀ of urban culture, but we’re not in the room while it’s being done,” says Hailes Turner. “It’s important for us to be there, though, in order for those individuals to understand our stories and what our challenges were to get here. And then once we’re at the table, we can work to make change.”

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The Linda Lindas (from left): Eloise, Mila, Bela, and Lucia.

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The Linda Lindas

The 27-year-old started her fair-trade spice brand Diaspora Co. four years ago with “no cash, just a wild dream of wanting to build a more delicious and equitable spice trade, plus a terribly designed Squarespace website,” she says. Since its inception, the company has reached the top 1 percent in revenue and traﬃc of global Shopify stores while staying true to its founder’s altruistic nature. In addition, Kadri has provided comprehensive health insurance to 150 farm workers and encouraged others to support sustainable businesses and hold companies accountable for farm workers’ rights, growing standards, and harvest dates.

Hamamoto (left) with dancer Piotr Iwanicki.

Following a viral performance in May, the young punk band earned both instant riot grrrl status and a record deal. Here, they share why they were born to rock.

hat is your most badass quality? LUCIA: Can we answer

for each other? Mila is comfortable with being herself and doesn’t care what people think about her. MILA: Bela has this cool fashion sense; she mixes, matches, and makes her own clothes and changes her hair all the time. BELA: Eloise is very sweet and polite but has the ﬁercest scream. ELOISE: Lucia is always writing songs. She also reads all the time and has already ﬁnished about 100 books this year! How does it feel to have your song “Racist, Sexist Boy” become an Internet sensation? MILA: It’s cool to know that so many people are hearing the message that we want to get out. But it’s sad that so many people can relate. LUCIA: There’s

a lot of hate in the world, and we were able to address it in a creative way. BELA: Without violence. What is the most badass thing you’ve ever done? LUCIA: Broke both of my arms snowboarding. MILA: Drummed in a show with one hand because I broke my thumb. ELOISE: Cartwheeled off the stage of the Hollywood Palladium. BELA: Played a backyard show and got busted by the cops.

Marisa Hamamoto

After suffering a stroke during a 2006 dance class, Hamamoto was paralyzed from the neck down and worried her body was “broken.” Though she later regained her mobility, the trauma of the incident, compounded with the toxic culture of body-shaming she experienced as a dancer, motivated her to start the nonprofit Infinite Flow Dance. By stacking its roster with dancers who embody a wide range of disabilities, the organization seeks to dismantle biases and showcase the beauty of diversity. “Dance, at its essence, is very inclusive,” says Hamamoto. “It belongs to everyone.”

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La Verne Ford Wimberly

When Metropolitan Baptist Church in Tulsa, Okla., closed its doors for the pandemic, the self-declared social media junkie dressed in her Sunday best for virtual services, posting selﬁes to Facebook each week. The world took notice, and Wimberly’s color-coordinated ensembles became a viral sensation, featured everywhere from Today to The Washington Post. “As one ages, they need to stay involved in the activities of being,” she says. “I’m not afraid to take a chance on something new, even at the age of 82. Just stay connected and you will feel better. Perhaps you’ll even make others feel better too.”

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Toniya Elizabeth

“Few women get things done navigating a society that doesn’t let them speak or be seen,” says the humanitarian architect. Currently based in India, she’s building shelters with the nonproﬁt SEEDS and recently joined forces with the Swedish social enterprise Better Shelter for a new venture called Structure, creating innovative metal frameworks that can be quickly assembled and easily upgraded with local materials. Elizabeth and her colleagues faced unprecedented challenges as COVID-19 ravaged India, working to provide critical supplies and establish vaccine locations. “The cascading eﬀect of the disease has taken a toll on all sections of society, particularly the already inadequate health-care system.”

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After catching the racing bug while riding go-karts with her family as a kid, the 22-year-old California native has made history as the ﬁrst Arabic woman to compete in NASCAR. “As soon as the helmet goes on, gender and everything else is irrelevant,” she says. “It’s just you and the race car; you’re a driver just like everyone else.” As a lover of makeup, it was a “dream come true” for Breidinger to have her car sponsored by the Arab-owned brand Huda Beauty. “It’s exciting to see a beauty brand in NASCAR,” she says. “I love doing something that’s not stereotypical.”

Ziwe Fumudoh

Known mononymously as “Ziwe,” the comedian took her talents from Instagram Live to Showtime this year with the prèmiere of her self-titled variety series. Fumudoh considers “sustained eye contact” her most badass quality and frequently deploys the intense stare as part of her signature frank (and sometimes uncomfortable) interviewing technique, with which she baits guests into revealing their biases through provocative questions about race and social issues. Cultural commentator Fran Lebowitz and businessman-turnedpolitician Andrew Yang are among the prominent ﬁgures Fumudoh has put in the hot seat. Her brand of humor in one word? “Iconic.”

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Rashida Jones & Sally Buzbee “Journalists write the ﬁrst draft of history, and I have always been intrigued by that responsibility and the opportunity to create content that holistically represents the communities we all live in,” says Jones, who took over as the president of MSNBC in February. As the ﬁrst Black woman to run a national cable news network, her fearless approach has been heralded by her colleagues and appears to be resonating with African American viewers. For all that she has achieved, Jones’s greatest wins are at home. “I am incredibly proud of the two humans I am raising and the amazing people they are turning into right before my eyes.”

Buzbee, the newly minted executive editor of The Washington Post, says being “stubbornly persistent” has served her well throughout her storied career, which has included overseeing the Associated Press and covering the Iraq War. As the ﬁrst woman to lead the Post’s newsroom, Buzbee admits that she thrives on a “good burst of adrenaline” and breaking big stories. “I think it is important that we make deep, solid, credible journalism attractive to as many people as we can. If we connect the dots between interests and current events, we can tell people stories that are directly relevant to their lives.”

NEWS LEADERS

The 85-year-old shark expert, marine conservationist, and award-winning filmmaker began recording her underwater adventures with her husband back in the 1950s, and she isn’t planning to hang up her flippers anytime soon. “If I could swim around in a bikini in the midst of all of the sharks, it was a surefire sale,” Taylor jokes. Over the years, she’s faced life-threatening moments, including the time she was tied to a harpooned whale surrounded by a hungry gam off the coast of South Africa. In a new documentary on shark diving alongside fellow Aussie Chris Hemsworth, Taylor, who’s inspired by Jane from the Tarzan films, admits she’s kind of done it all. Her new obsession? Big cats.

“Having a voice in an area where we’ve been silenced for hundreds of years is possible when you do it in your own way,” says the fourth-generation farmer. Dawson encountered the same discrimination that has historically denied Black Americans a stake in the industry while applying for a microloan through a USDA program. “In my experience with that oﬃce, I really felt like I was in a diﬀerent-era movie,” she says. Discouraged but not defeated, Dawson went on to establish the Forty Acre Cooperative to help support other socially disadvantaged farmers with the resources they need to continue their own family farming traditions.

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Rachel Cargle

Cargle’s virtual classroom is open to all. The author and academic has achieved quasi-guru status among her 1.8 million Instagram followers, many of whom flocked to her page for education, validation, and guidance on navigating the world in the wake of George Floyd’s death and the reckoning that followed. Though the world has turned to Cargle, she considers her own education a work in progress. “I always say that my work is simply me learning and living out loud and in community,” she says. “I hope that what I share can help people curate their own toolbox for showing up.” Cargle’s latest lesson is detailed in her book I Don’t Want Your Love and Light, an examination of feminism through the lens of race, which will be published by The Dial Press in September. AU G U S T 2 02 1 I n S T Y L E 37

Scout Bassett Bassett, a seven-time nationalchampion sprinter and Paralympian, is a fighter. After losing her right leg in a chemical fire as an infant, she spent seven years in an orphanage in Nanjing, China, before being adopted by a Michigan couple in 1995. As a way to connect to her American peers, she began competitively racing in track and field, and after years of practicing 100-meter dashes and long jumps, she eventually qualified for the Paralympics in 2016. “My most badass quality is my resiliency and ability to push through anything that comes my way,” says Bassett, who is planning to compete in Tokyo this summer. “No matter what happens or what anyone says, never, ever give up on your dreams.”

Chloe and Lillian Carrier

The twin sisters struggled to find support after they were both diagnosed with autism, so they founded the nonprofit OurTism to help others on the spectrum create individualized plans. “It’s amazing to see someone the world has beaten down find their inner strength and show people what they have to offer,” says Lillian, who stars in Everything’s Gonna Be Okay on Freeform. Chloe, an aspiring writer and director, has “always been told what I’ll never be capable of. But I focus on the things I am good at to open new doors instead of looking at the ones that will forever stay closed.”

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Wangechi Mutu

For over two decades the Kenyan American artist has celebrated women and challenged colonialism, racism, and sexism through her multidisciplinary oeuvre depicting hybridized (human, plant, alien, machine) female ﬁgures. Her current exhibition, “I Am Speaking, Are You Listening?” at the Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco, includes visually arresting goddess sculptures like MamaRay (pictured above) juxtaposed in a neoclassical setting. “My imaginative ability allows me to turn ideas into real-life objects that have the power to catapult myself and others backward and forward through time and space into places that I’ve been told we don’t belong.”

“Being a badass means speaking truth to power to right historical wrongs,” says the president and CEO of the Black Women’s Health Imperative. As the onset of COVID-19 exposed the structural racism that creates poorer health outcomes for people of color, Goler Blount’s mission to advance equity for Black women and girls became all the more urgent. During the pandemic, she facilitated the transition of BWHI’s seminars to online platforms and launched a campaign to educate Black women and their communities on the beneﬁts of COVID-19 vaccines.

“When I set my mind to do something, it gets done,” says the 19-year-old climate justice activist and co-founder of Zero Hour, a coalition of youths advocating for change and putting pressure on the government to address the ecological crisis. She’s even spoken at a congressional hearing alongside Greta Thunberg. Margolin’s book, Youth to Power: Your Voice and How to Use It, which was released last year, details how aspiring activists can take charge of their future. As someone who sued her home state of Washington for its shortcomings on climate action and led the 2018 Global Youth Climate Marches all before starting college, she’s an expert on the subject.

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Jamie Margolin

Amanda Esperanza Phingbodhipakkiya Spalding “I’ve helped reclaim space and speak out for my people in ways I wouldn’t have dared just a few years ago,” says the recent artist in residence with the N.Y.C. Commission on Human Rights. Her public campaigns “I Still Believe in Our City” and “We Are More” are vibrant depictions of Asian Americans and have been displayed in Times Square and Lincoln Center. “The work has resonated deeply with Asian Americans because it asks questions and starts conversations that we often struggle with in our daily lives. That’s the power of art: It gives us a vision of the future.”

“A badass woman knows that pleasing the world is impossible, so she lives life as her own untamed, unprecedented experiment,” says the best-selling author, activist, and founder of the all-women-led nonprofit organization Together Rising. Coming off the smashing success of her 2020 memoir, Untamed, Doyle has launched a podcast called We Can Do Hard Things, which tackles topics like anxiety, infidelity, and sobriety in her famously unfiltered way. “My dream is that these real and messy conversations are a jumping-off point, so that we live a little lighter by talking about the heavy stuff we were meant to help each other carry.”

The YouTube creator looked to makeup to boost her confidence after suffering severe burns as a child in Nigeria. Now she provides helpful tutorials and positive energy to her 1.5 million subscribers. “To be able to grow such a huge community that not only embraced me for who I am but learned to embrace themselves for who they are as well, that’s the whole message of my platform,” she says. “I love the fact that people are openminded to accept someone who is different. I just want to see all of us grow together.” After her mom, her biggest inspiration is Rihanna, and Blac aims to follow in her footsteps by creating a beauty and fashion empire.

Glennon Doyle

In April, the Grammy-winning jazz artist released new music and a short ﬁlm to provide at-home stress relief as part of her Songwrights Apothecary Lab. The soothing works were composed with practitioners specializing in music therapy, neuroscience, Black American music, Suﬁsm, and South Indian Carnatic music. New releases and in-person performances are on the horizon. “For my own sanity, joy, and sense of power, I need to be involved with these projects and creative devotions,” she says. “I recognize how immensely fortunate I am to be able to pay all my bills by doing what I feel I came to earth to do.”

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Tamron Hall

The Emmy-winning talk show host says she didn’t decide to pursue journalism, so to speak: “I think it found me. Early on, I loved the writing, I love talking to people and hearing their stories; it’s almost as if I was called to do this.” That has led the dynamic Hall to explore nearly every corner of the broadcast world, from national news correspondent at NBC to Today co-anchor to true-crime investigation host on Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall. Her self-titled daytime talk show premieres its third season next month, and Hall can soon add “author” to her list of titles with the October début of her ﬁrst novel, As the Wicked Watch. Her most badass quality? “My intuition. I have great gut instincts!”

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CMSAF JoAnne Bass & General Jacqueline Van Ovost Chief Bass is not only the first female chief master sergeant of the Air Force, but the highest-ranking noncommissioned officer in any U.S. military branch of service. The daughter of an Army official, her interest in a military career started early—and with 28 years of experience now under her belt, she’s still amazed by how far she’s come. “I was recently sitting in a room with the heads of the Army, Navy, Marines, and Space Force, and I was the only female there,” she recalls. “I had a seat at the table with the most influential leaders focused on making our nation safe. I wish I could have recorded that moment. It was badass.”

“Be courageous enough to have a dream and to make a difference for others,” says General Van Ovost, the senior-ranking female officer in the military whose lifelong passion for flying led her to pursue an Air Force career 33 years ago. Women weren’t allowed to fly fighter jets at the time, but she found a loophole by becoming a test pilot. Eventually she made her way to the top—but her success didn’t come without its challenges. “There’s a difference between being accepted and being included,” she says. “Just because I was allowed to fly into combat did not mean my voice was being heard. I wasn’t being mentored. So I just put my head down and said, ‘I’m going to out-fly them.’ ”

MILITARY BOSSES

Iris Apfel

Gisele Fetterman After emigrating from Brazil as a child, Fetterman lived in fear as an undocumented immigrant. “It was 15 years of being invisible and afraid of every knock at the door.” Since becoming the second lady of Pennsylvania in 2019, she has channeled that fear into helping her community. She founded Free Store 15104, a donationbased shop serving low-income families, and co-founded 412 Food Rescue, which redirects retailers’ unsalable produce to those in need. This fall she’s looking to expand her do-good eﬀorts with a mentorship program from the nonproﬁt she co-created, For Good PGH.

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There aren’t many 99-year-olds snagging four-year fashion deals these days, but this style icon and former interior designer is not your average nonagenarian. To celebrate her milestone 100th birthday this month, Apfel is debuting her latest design collab, Iris x Zenni, a chic eyewear collection chock-full of the big, bold frames that have become her signature accessory. “My ﬁrst big job in fashion came when I was 84, so as cliché as it is, age is just a number to me,” she says. “Being passionate about my projects and putting my heart and soul into them has kept me young. That’s why I’ll never stop challenging myself and opening new doors in the years ahead.”

Rosa Flores

“My goal is to take cameras to corners of this country and show America how policy is impacting the lives of real people,” says the accountant–turned– CNN reporter, who was stationed at the U.S.-Mexico border for ﬁve weeks earlier this year. In an eﬀort to humanize the immigration issue as well as “push for accountability from the Biden administration,” she tried to report from the asylum seekers’ POV—namely, the lack of opportunity and threat of gangs and violence in their origin countries. “The driving factor for these mothers and these children is to decide, ‘Do I stay here and face certain death, or do I go on this dangerous journey and have a chance at life?’ ” Aside from her work at the border, one of Flores’s toughest assignments was covering the 2019 mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas. Moving forward, Flores plans to work on longer-form stories, like the documentary she created with CNN, Beneath the Skin, which follows a Chicago mother’s search for answers after her son is shot by police. “If I can make our audience feel, then I’ve done my job.”

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39 Since leaving her position as CNN’s chief White House correspondent in 2013, the Peabody Award–winning journalist has found a fresh way to deliver headlines with the launch of “News Not Noise” on her Instagram feed. “Conventional news methods where people yell during panel discussions can trigger anxiety and turn off a huge audience—one that is overwhelmingly women,” says Yellin. “When I stepped off the network news conveyor belt, I wanted to provide clear information in a way that makes people feel calm and conﬁdent.” By breaking down current events in a jargonfree and nonpartisan manner that is easy to digest, she became a vital source of information for her 480,000plus followers during the 2020 presidential election. “Audiences are skeptical of all news institutions now. As journalists, we need to constantly think about how we can build their trust.” 44

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The 23-year-old Grammy-nominated songwriter has produced hits with major artists like Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and Cardi B. “It’s fulfilling to help create their songs because I am working with them to make an impact on the world, and sharing their visions can inspire other young women,” says Charles, who landed a deal with Capitol Records and hopes to sign new acts and eventually bring her talents to the screen as an actress, a producer, and a screenwriter for film and television. Her advice to young, aspiring songwriters? “Be consistent, perfect your craft, and be confident in your work.”

“Poor quality tattooing was causing harm to [breast cancer] survivors, and as a recipient of that myself, I was disappointed,” says Weir, a tattoo artist. “I turned my pain into purpose.” After her own tattoo experience post– preventative mastectomy went awry, she established a training program for artists working with survivors. She also designed a set of needles meant for use on scar tissue, co-created the ﬁrst permanent areola pigments, and is writing an advanced training manual for medical tattoo education. “When you see a problem and you can create a solution based in love, you have no choice but to go for it.”

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After the announcement that Winston Churchill would replace Elizabeth Fry on the £5 bank note, leaving the legal tender with an all-male lineup with the exception of the queen, the Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men author campaigned for the Bank of England to feature a woman on the currency. “We almost ended up in court over their decision-making process before they ﬁnally caved,” she says. Criado Perez’s crusade landed Jane Austen on the British £10 note, though rampant harassment from opponents led to the development of Twitter’s “report abuse” feature. Far from backing down, Criado Perez will release her latest book next year and has no regrets about her activism: “I would still do it again in a heartbeat.”

Anifa Mvuemba

During the pandemic, the founder and designer of Hanifa, a womenswear label favored by Zendaya, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Sarah Jessica Parker, revolutionized the runway with her Instagram Live 3D digital show and boosted her brand’s Insta to over 350,000 followers. Since then, the designer has been enjoying and delving into the new opportunities that have been presented to her, including pursuing more projects that blend tech and fashion. “There are so many innovative things that can be done,” says Mvuemba. “Dipping my feet into the tech world has inspired me to want to create and explore more.”

While writing her first book, Fame, the Family Ties actress and director Googled her name and found some surprising results. “The auto-complete said, ‘Justine Bateman looks old,’ ” she recalls. “After I unwound how the search results affected me, I decided to take a look at all the irrational fears that exist in society as a whole causing women to think that their naturally aging faces are broken.” That inspired Bateman’s latest book, Face: One Square Foot of Skin, which explores aging through a series of interviews and short stories that she’s adapting into a feature film. “I want all women to know that the idea that your face needs to be fixed is simply a lie meant to distract you from happiness and accomplishing all you’re meant to do in life.”

After being bullied at school for using a wheelchair, the 9-year-old, who was born with spina biﬁda, found herself battling anxiety, PTSD, and depression. She relied on her favorite activity— manicures with her mom—to lift her spirits, but when salons shut down due to COVID, she began making her own cruelty-free nail polish at home. “I want people to feel happy when they paint their nails,” says the Lola Marie Polish founder. “Mental health is so important, and with the help of therapy, I was able to turn a negative into a positive. No one can stop me now, and I want to be an inspiration to other kids who look like me so they never feel alone.”

The comedian-writer-actress’s work in entertainment has achieved a number of historic ﬁrsts. She served as head writer for both The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore and the 2016 White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, becoming the ﬁrst Black woman to hold either position. Now Thede is determined to help other Black women ascend the industry’s power ranks—and she’s leading the way with her Emmy-nominated HBO series A Black Lady Sketch Show. “There is so much talent out there that the world fails to recognize,” she says. “Instead of complaining that we didn’t have a platform, I created it!”

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Torrey Peters

In thinking about her own journey, and as part of a generation of transgender women inventing a new lifestyle to ﬁt their new opportunities, Peters was inspired to write Detransition, Baby. Her buzzy début novel became a best-seller, earning Peters a nom for the U.K.’s prestigious Women’s Prize for Fiction award as well as a TV adaptation deal (in addition to writing a pilot, she’s set to executive-produce). Her badass role model? “Elena Ferrante,” she says. “No one knows her real identity, so maybe she’s not, in fact, a badass. But she became one of the most famous writers of our era while refusing anything but her own terms, refusing to sell her personal story or compromise in any way.”

Heartbroken by the spate of violent crimes targeting Asian Americans during the pandemic, Hogan, the Korean American ﬁrst lady of Maryland, penned a powerful op-ed for CNN in the aftermath of the Atlanta spa shootings. “My generation has experienced discrimination; the next generations should not have to face this injustice,” says Hogan, who showed solidarity by touring local Asian-owned businesses with her husband, Governor Larry Hogan. An artist and an adjunct professor at the Maryland Institute College of Art, Hogan is also the founder of Yumi C.A.R.E.S., which supports youth at the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital through art therapy.

Dany Garcia

After spending decades behind the scenes partnering on ﬁlm and entrepreneurial projects with her ex-husband, Dwayne Johnson, the businesswoman and athlete is stepping into the spotlight. “A lot of women do the work and have great results but forget to enjoy the acknowledgement,” she says. “I always tell my team of female executives, ‘If we’re succeeding quietly, we’re failing.’ ” The former bodybuilder recently launched her most personal project yet, a lifestyle brand called GSTQ (short for the mantra “God Save the Queen”). “As an athlete, you learn to be fearless to get to the next level,” she says. “Now I’m committed to being the best in the room.”

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Baitio Bonded by their mission to celebrate the beauty of dark skin, the 24-year-old model and superstar actress Taraji P. Henson forged an Insta connection.

TARAJI P. HENSON: [In April] you posted a

simple video of yourself [saying “hi” to your followers] in the most amazing sunlight, and your skin was just everything. I was like, “Who the hell is this?!” I posted it and hit the designers that I have personal relationships with. I just threw it out there! I was like, “She needs to be seen by the world!” FLORENCE BAITIO: When I ﬁrst saw that, I thought,

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“OK, I’m just going to log off. If I wake up and this is a dream, I’m crying, ’cause this can’t be real.” I felt, for once, someone heard my voice when you put me out on your platform. TPH: I’m just a warrior to uplift dark skin because the world treats you worse the darker you are. That’s just the core of who I am, and I’m never going to stop. FB: I feel like I see you through the characters you play in movies, like a lot of your roles tell who you are in real life. I have a big crush on you! TPH: Listen, I admire what you do. People think that just because you’re pretty, you can take a cute picture, but it is about an inner fierceness and confidence. And you are so badass and fierce. FB: I was born in a refugee camp [in Uganda], so moving here [to Australia], I struggled fitting in, I struggled with people bullying me. When I started expressing myself through modeling, it was like I found the one thing I can do. Though some people are still commenting [on the darkness of my skin]. TPH: Whether you’re in America or abroad, we have struggles, and it just feels good for us to see each other and lift each other up. I’m tired of Hollywood telling us what our stories should be, or how we should look when we portray them. There are so many stories to tell, and I’m just happy I can curate, discover, and introduce the world to some new faces and talent. FB: There are so many kids who want to dream, but they don’t have the opportunities and the right tools. So for me to sit here and listen to what people are saying online, that’s just foolish. And I ain’t taking it. TPH: When it’s time to turn it on under those lights, that is real work—and you make it look easy. I love the essence of you. You know how they say “real recognize real”? I see you, I see you.

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WORKING IN HOLLYWOOD ISN’T EASY, BUT OSCAR-NOMINATED SCREENWRITER AND ACTRESS ANNIE MUMOLO ENDURES TO KEEP HER CREATIVE WIT AFLOAT

wo summers ago, I was suspended 50 feet above the sand on the shoreline of Mexico in a pair of yellow culottes. I turned to my friend and creative other half, Kristen Wiig, and realized we were thinking the same thing: “We are gonna die.” We were shooting a scene for Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar, and it was the part of the movie where our characters jump off of a cliff and our culottes inflate like parachutes, gently guiding us in a swaying, floating motion down to the sand. (I know. You kind of have to see it.) In real life, when you’re suspended in a harness, you don’t feel weightless or “zippy” like Tinker Bell. You feel every ounce of your actual body weight wrestling with gravity’s pull to suck you back down to where you belong, which is the ground, at its desired rate of 9.8 meters per second. I looked over to see the mechanism that was supporting us was not a steely contraption, but rather a tiny man holding a flimsy rope. He looked as if he weighed maybe as much as one of my legs. I thought, “How does his weight counteract our combined body weights?” Kristen and I grabbed hands. After what felt like an eternity, the director yelled something inaudible, there was a small jerking motion, and we began to fall in a “controlled plummet” to the ground. It was a rush of adrenaline but also complete elation, a kind of euphoria that I don’t get in my regular life of running errands and switching out my laundry detergent for a new and improved scent. It was a happiness I maybe hadn’t felt since I was a kid, like when I rode my bike down the big hill behind my house for the first time. Kristen and I looked at each other again, and this time we couldn’t help but burst out laughing. And it struck me. This is why I do this! This is what I’m in this business for. Because after all, the career path I have chosen as an actress and screenwriter is not for the faint of heart. While I feel lucky and grateful that I get to work in show business, and I sometimes make a living at it, I have been

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knocked around pretty good. And let’s just say, there hasn’t always been a tiny man lowering me gently onto the sand. There have been some hard, fast, bone-rattling falls. I’ll never forget riding in the car on my way to the Oscars for Bridesmaids and having to call my parents to borrow money to pay my rent. Since then, the biz has been everything I was warned about, and I have lived just about every cliché—except the good ones. I’ve never found myself in a moment of Instagram nirvana, floating on a raft in a bikini and holding a White Claw while hashtagging “Sunday vibes.” I tend to “float” while reclined on my sofa in sweatpants with a bottle of Kirkland Signature Rosé between my knees, scrounging for that last piece of microwave popcorn that got lost between my boobs. In actuality, I pretty much work around the clock. And as a single mom of two, I’ve learned that writing deadlines don’t make allowances for kids having the flu or a school project that requires three trips to Michaels in one afternoon. I turn down acting jobs that could help pay for my kids’ college tuition because I can’t bring myself to leave them to go to Vancouver for eight weeks or move to Atlanta for six months and trust their sex education to the YouTube gamer that they follow who never leaves his basement. “He makes so much money, Mom! For Christmas can we get a basement, Mom?” I run around like a hot mess mostly, never knowing what day it is, what time it is, what important thing I have forgotten to do that day, or what I’m supposed to be doing the next. But I keep at it. Because having seen what it takes from the inside, I appreciate what a rare occurrence it is when all of this chaos somehow magically comes together and turns into a falling-in-yourculottes moment. These moments are lightning in a bottle. Whatever that lightning is for each of us, we must fight for it. Maybe even give up our sanity for it. Or dangle from a frayed rope 50 feet above the Mexican shoreline for it. That is why tomorrow, come hell or high water, I will wake up and do it all over again. Mumolo is the Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Bridesmaids and the star and co-writer of Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar.

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FIRST PERSON

Strong in Schmigadoon! Inset: As Jeanine Pirro on SNL.

Strong Minded AS SHE CONTEMPL ATES HER RETURN TO SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, CECILY STRONG IS RELEASING A PAIR OF COMPELLING PROJECTS — A MEMOIR AND A MUSICAL SERIES —THAT ARE CLOSE TO HER HEART

ductive lesson set to The Sound of Music’s “Do-Re-Mi.”) Then, of course, there is SNL, which Strong closed out with a wine-soaked bang as Fox News host Jeanine Pirro in May. Was it the end of an era? Only time—and a bit more healing—will tell. Can we discuss your number from the SNL closer? You’ve played her before, but that was Jeanine at her

jazziest. We had a full audience [for the ﬁrst time this season],

and they stood for us. We were all crying at the start of the show just from that. It was a gift to feel that and to share it. I’m good in front of a live crowd, and I got to be silly and sing. Bryan Tucker, who I wrote that scene with, texted me earlier that week that he wanted to do Jeanine Pirro. He said, “And I want her to sing ‘My Way.’ ” I always have to up the ante, and since the last time [I did her] I vomited wine, I said, “Well, then, I think I should get into a big tub of wine.” And the SNL team made it happen. After that the Internet was all atwitter that maybe it was your last show. I’ve gone back and forth, like, “Should I write

something on Instagram?” But I hadn’t decided, and I still haven’t. No matter what, it was our last show [of the year]. Hopefully, I’ll ﬁgure it out before the [next] season starts. But I don’t do many things like wink, wink. I’d come out and say it. I’m releasing my diary. My therapy. I’ll tell you. But now, if I do leave, it looks great—like I did it on purpose. And if I stay, maybe I’ve built up some performance karma or something. I never know when I’m going to love something and the audience will too, so it’s always a real treat when that happens.

or the past nine years, we’ve relied on SNL cast member Cecily Strong to provide the muchneeded late-night laughs that distract us from whatever might be happening that week. But when Strong lost her beloved Meanwhile, Schmigadoon!, which co-stars cousin Owen to glioblastoma in Alan Cumming, Kristin Chenoweth, Ariana January 2020 and then the pandemic took If I’m feeling DeBose, and Fred Armisen, is pure, unadulterhold, she needed to ﬁnd her own form of cablah, I’ll put on ated joy. I was crying happy tears every day. tharsis, so she quarantined in upstate New Schmigadoon! Keegan and I immediately connected. I felt York and began writing. The result is a relatAnd then I’m completely safe working in this world that able, diary-like memoir, This Will All Be Over singing along and doesn’t feel totally safe right now. Everybody Soon, which is out this month. By last Septemdoing everybody’s got two takes [to get it right], so all of my big, ber, Strong was back on set, producing and doofy smiles watching everybody perform in shooting the jolly six-episode Apple TV+ series parts.” the show are all very genuine. We’re all still Schmigadoon!—executive produced by Lorne on a group email. I’m not somebody who can watch things Michaels and co-created by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio— that I’ve done, but if I’m feeling blah, I’ll put on Schmigadoon! about a couple (Strong and Keegan-Michael Key) who are And then I’m singing along and doing everybody’s parts. trapped in a 1940s-era-musical town they can’t escape. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 120) I think I’ve seen it 800 times. (Come for the Martin Short cameo, stay for Strong’s repro-

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style WHAT TO WEAR, WHAT TO BUY

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Paul Smith sandals, $420; paul smith.com.

Coach backpack, $395; coach.com. Tanya Taylor top (available in sizes up to 3X), $295; tanyataylor.com.

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Give your look a little lift with these eye-catching fashion flourishes.

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1 Mother pants, $198; motherdenim.com. 2 Lane Bryant dress (available in sizes 12–28), $90; lanebryant.com. 3 Foster Grant sunglasses, $31; fostergrant.com. 4 Hilﬁger Collection Women’s skirt, $430; usa.tommy.com. 5 Carolina K jacket (handmade by artisans with natural materials), $289; carolinak.com. 6 We Dream in Colour earrings, $75; wedreamincolour.com. 7 Michael Michael Kors dress, $165; michaelkors.com. 8 Sammy B jacket, $248; sammybdesigns.com. 9 Guess handbag, $88; guess.com. 10 Brother Vellies shoes, $615; brothervellies.com.

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FETCH AND CARRY What’s better than a big, roomy tote? One with a striking sunset shade.

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INSTANT STYLE

Basically Perfect

Get your wardrobe ready for the aftertimes with these enduring and eﬀortless classics.

TWEED JACKET

Mango jacket, $84; shop.mango.com/us.

Rings, from top: Lagos, $550; lagos.com. Sewit Sium, $332; sewitsium.com. Lola Ade, $65; lolaade.com.

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B UTTONFRONT BLOUSE Tove top, $540; tove-studio.com.

STRAIGHTLEG JEANS

Universal Standard jeans (available in sizes 00 to 40), $90; universal standard .com.

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Polo Ralph Lauren sneakers, $98; ralphlauren.com. Agnes Baddoo bag (made to order to minimize waste), $425; agnesbaddoo.com.

What Timeless Style Means to me

Trends come and go, but style is all about what will stand the test of time. Luckily, there’s no shortage of inspiration to keep your wardrobe, home décor, and entertaining moments looking timelessly chic, whatever the occasion. We caught up with content creators Laura Jung (@laurajung) and Audrey Rivet (@audreyrive to get their take on how Fleur de Mer, an alluring rosé that captures the essence o Provence, helps to inspire that effortless creativity (no matter your geography). Mix Old and New Home Decor

Our homes provide the perfect opportunity to show off our personalities and build havens of inspiration for all types of creative projects. One simple, ageless philosophy is to mix and match vintage pieces with contemporary ones. “I like finding old candles, dried flowers, or vintage books to decorate my home,” Rivet says. “I have these engraved wine glasses that look ‘textured.’ On sunny days, it’s beautiful how the light hits a glass of rosé. It inspires me to create and look at things in a different way.” Don’t worry too much about how your old and new pieces fit together. As long as you love each one, your personal style will shine through.

Audrey Rivet

Discover a Rosé That Transports You

Certain foods and wines have superpowers. They can capture happy memories and send you to a different place and time. “I love the natural conversation that can occur over a refreshing bottle of Fleur de Mer and a cheeseboard,” Jung says. “Even though a crisp rosé can be enjoyed any time of the year, when I drink Fleur de Mer, the cherry, watermelon, and citrus notes have an aura that makes me feel like I’m on a beach in the South of France. So whether I’m entertaining friends or it’s just me and my boyfriend, this rosé reminds us to enjoy the moment.” Find Easy Accessories That Elevate Your Look

In a world where most of us cringe at the thought of relinquishing our 24/7 soft clothes, it turns out that you can still look stylish without sacrificing comfort. Think soft, natural fabrics, like a “100% cotton white T-shirt that is good quality and fits really well,” Jung says. “Then, throw on a structured cardigan or a tailored blazer.” Tie it all together and get creative with a few effortless statement accessories that show off your personality. “I borrowed this vintage silk scarf from my mom that I take with me everywhere,” Jung says. “I’m also a fan of gold jewelry, comfortable loafers, and an elevated bag.” Explore the allure of Fleur de Mer’s crisp, refreshing rosé for yourself. Visit fleurdemerrose.com for store locations. Laura Jung

INSTANT STYLE

SWIM STAPLE This summer I’m living in designs from my Frankies Bikinis collaboration. I love a bright bathing suit that complements a woman’s natural curves. Frankies Bikinis x Naomi Osaka top ($80) and bottom ($85); frankies bikinis.com.

My Style

TENNIS CHAMPION NAOMI OSAK A SHARES A FEW O F H ER FAVO RITE TH I N GS

CREATIVE OUTLET I’m a big fan of anime and manga. I get lost in the stories.

HAPPY PLACE I love Japan and can’t wait to explore it more. Tokyo, in particular, has an unexplainable energy. I always look forward to enjoying its cuisine and learning more about my heritage.

Beauty Essential

I wear sunscreen daily and constantly reapply to shield myself from harmful rays. One of the reasons I wanted to start my new skin-care company, Kinlò [debuting this fall], is to educate people of color on proper safety for melanated skin tones and provide protection that works.

Arm Candy

COOL KICKS I almost never leave the house without a pair of Nikes. They’re classic and elevate my look. Nike sneakers, $135; ssense.com.

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My Louis Vuitton crossbody is my No. 1 bag of all time. Louis Vuitton bag, $2,630; louisvuitton.com.

INSTANT PICK-ME-UP To stay hydrated [during a workout], I always have Bodyarmor Lyte and a piece of fruit, such as watermelon, with me.

OFF-DUTY UNIFORM After a hard day of training, I can’t wait to get out of my athletic clothes. Great-ﬁtting jeans are one of my staples—I like a high-waist boyfriend cut. Levi’s jeans, $90; levi.com.

Perfect Purse

Being a brand ambassador for Tag Heuer has been an amazing experience because we both value precision and high performance. My go-to watch from their line is the Carrera Montreal because of its unmistakable dials and face. Tag Heuer watch; tagheuer.com.

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INSTANT STYLE

Upgrade You SWAP YOUR QUARANTINE LOUNGEWEAR STAPLES FOR THESE SURE-TO-GET-NOTICED STYLES.

BALMAIN

Nroda sunglasses, $88; nroda.com.

Holiday the Label skirt (available in sizes up to XXXL), $125; holiday thelabel.com.

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Why not show some extra leg when the world sees you outside of a Zoom screen? Keep the proportions in check with a sleek pair of ballet ﬂats. Guess skirt, $89; guess.com.

Heron Preston skirt, $455; farfetch .com. Alp N Rock sweater (ethically manufactured from sustainably grown cotton, and a portion of the proceeds provides scholarships for girls in developing countries), $198; alpnrock.com. LOOKS CUTE WITH …

Kahmune ﬂats, $235; kahmune.com. Coperni bag, $478; farfetch.com. Johnny Nelson earrings, $175; johnnynelson.nyc. Marc Jacobs skirt, $495; marcjacobs.com.

Coach skirt, $295; coach.com.

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Self-Portrait skirt, $285; self-portraitstudio.com.

Skechers shoes, $55; skechers .com.

PROENZA SCHOULER

Studio One Eighty Nine pants (available in sizes up to 3XL), $295; studiooneeightynine.com. Fossil watch, $139; fossil.com.

André Assous sandals, $149; andreassous.com.

If you love sweatpants, try…

Vince pants, $395; vince .com.

Slouchy Trousers

Jonathan Simkhai pants, $495; nordstrom.com.

The relaxed silhouette makes switching to real waistbands a breeze—and looks fantastic with a skinny, ribbed knit.

Rhita Sebti shoes, $325; thefolklore .com. Chan Luu bracelet, $225; chanluu.com. Uncommon James bracelet, $58; uncommon james.com.

Edas bag, $275; edas.store.

Worthington pants, $44 (sizes XS—XXL) and $49 (sizes 0X—5X); jcp.com.

LOOKS CUTE WITH …

Jacquemus cardigan, $470; exclusively at mytheresa.com.

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Eﬀy Jewelry pendant, $525; eﬀy jewelry .com. House of Want tote (made from vegan leather), $78; nordstrom .com.

Tibi blazer, $650; tibi.com. Daily Paper blazer, $176; dailypaper clothing.com.

LOOKS CUTE WITH …

See by Chloé pants, $425; chloe.com.

If you love button-fronts, try…

Cropped Blazers

Polished but edgy, they’re a guaranteed way to take high-waist pants to the next level.

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Naturalizer loafers, $99; naturalizer .com.

Recc Paris jacket, $160; recc-paris .com. Vera Bradley sunglasses, $68; vera bradley.com. Zou Xou loafers, $265; zouxou.com.

JustFab blazer (available in sizes up to XXL), $87; justfab.com.

Danz blazer, $595; danzny .com.

INSTANT STYLE Oma The Label earrings, $79; omathelabel.com. AOX Eyewear glasses (made from 100% plant-based acetate), $120; aox eyewear .com. Buttero sandals, $249; farfetch .com. Altuzarra cardigan and skirt (made with upcycled deadstock fabrics), $695 each; en.restir.com.

Hanifa pullover ($109) and skirt ($119), available in sizes up to 2XL; hanifa.co.

PH5 turtleneck ($415) and skirt ($385), made with zero-waste production; ph5.com.

Red(V) sandals, $424; farfetch.com.

LOOKS CUTE WITH …

If you love housedresses, try…

Skirt Sets

Kate Spade New York bag, $258; kate spade.com.

Rebecca Taylor shirt ($265) and skirt ($245); rebeccataylor.com.

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Adwoa Aboah BEAUTY TALK

MODEL, MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE, AND RIMMEL LONDON ’S NEW GLOBAL BRAND ACTIVIST ON PUTTING IN THE WORK TO FEEL BEAUTIFUL

s a model, how do you deﬁne beauty on your own terms? For so long,

the conversation around beauty has been kind of narcissistic and shallow, and it needs to be very honest. You don’t wake up and feel amazing every day. Mascara doesn’t help that, although sometimes it does a bit. But not feeling alone, seeing ourselves in people, and having our stories told impact how we feel. Even now at 29, it still gives me butterflies to see parts of myself reflected in beauty. I truly believe that I feel the most beautiful because I have worked on myself. I’ve worked on self-confidence, learned how to set boundaries, and surrounded myself with people who radiate good energy. I’m not even near my peak because the more I know myself, the better I feel about myself. Rather than just an ambassador, your title with Rimmel London is global brand activist. What does this role represent to you? I think it’s a celebration of the fact that I

encompass far more than just being a model, and I’m very proud of that. No hate on being a model—I have been one for a long time and have the uttermost respect—[but] it’s also quite lovely to be recognized for other things as well. Over the years my life has been about the work I do with Gurls Talk [Aboah’s nonprofit organization dedicated to mental health initiatives for young women]. It’s completely given me a new sense of identity and community. This feels like the first time a brand is not just tapping into what I believe in because it’s cool, but wants to be part of the message. Rimmel is very aware of the things they need to change to be reflective of what is going on right now, and this is a great first step. You have groovy style. How did growing up in London impact your self-confidence? I can see the trajectory of my life and

growth in London, the different personalities of my teenage years and all the insecurities, then becoming the person I am now. London is a mix of wonderful people who are doing their own thing, and that’s something that really resonates with me. I want to wear what I want to wear and do my makeup how I want. Something that’s always attracted me to beauty is the way people rep it. They ooze that conﬁdence I am striving for, and I see that a lot in London’s culture. Has your routine changed a lot over the last year? I’m trying to sustain the calm we’ve had the privilege of being in. It’s not just the calm, but the way my skin is, how my body feels, my sleep, my relationship with exercise and food, and respect for my self-care. I can’t not wash my face or not go to the gym, which is very much part of my job but wasn’t a priority before. I never understood why I had adult acne, but it was because I was overtired and stressed. I ran my body into the ground before COVID. It was a circle of things that would leave me feeling quite insecure, but I would just get on with it because I’ve got my mum’s work ethic. Now, putting on a dress and doing something as simple as brushing my eyebrows and applying a little whack of mascara—I have so many in my cupboard I will never take for granted again—feels that much more special. —MAYA ALLEN

I’m not even near my peak because the more I know myself, the better I feel about myself.”

ADWOA’S MUST-HAVES

Bouclème Curl Cream, $32; boucleme .us.

Rimmel London Wonder’Extension Mascara ($8) and Wonder’Cloud Eyeshadow in Spiced Petal ($7); walmart.com.

Dr. Pawpaw Original Multipurpose Soothing Balm, $8; ulta.com.

Augustinus Bader The Cream, $265; augustinusbader.com.

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emon-juice-and-toothpaste facials that supposedly clear acne. Detox diets that “reverse” disease. A “hack” for shiny hair that uses egg, mayonnaise, and…Sprite. We’ve all seen (and, OK, maybe tried) the viral beauty and health remedies sweeping through Instagram and TikTok. According to a 2019 survey from the Cleveland Clinic, almost half of Americans get their health advice from social media. The problem, finds a 2020 study published in the International Journal of phyll to banish acne, a currently viral “hack.” Environmental Research and Public Health, is that nearly “When it comes to skin, drinking liquid chlorophyll has very 90 percent of influencers are spreading inaccurate health little, if any, data to support its use,” he says. “For most people, information—unproven at best, dangerous at worst. it’s unlikely to be harmful, but there’s a small risk of pseudoporEnter the “straight-talk doctors”—a growing number of phyria, a blistering skin condition.” Don’t down a venti dose derms and physicians taking over our feeds who are speaking of chlorophyll—Dr. Shah suggests getting it into your diet by up, debunking myths, and bringing the scientific research. eating green vegetables. “There are a lot of people on social media saying, ‘I’m a Oh, and the egg-mayo-and-Sprite shampoo, and the lemonhealth expert,’ but they don’t have training juice-and-toothpaste facial? “Terrible!” proin those fields in any way, shape, or form, nounces Dr. Shah. “Never be the first to hop Be skeptical which is concerning,” says Dr. Rose Marie on a trend. And be skeptical of anything that Leslie. The family medicine resident at the promises immediate results or ‘perfect’ skin.” of anything University of Minnesota Medical School Busting skin-care myths on TikTok is not that promises has gained over 907,000 followers on Dr. Adeline Kikam’s only goal. She’s an advoimmediate results TikTok for her straightforward advice, cate for inclusive skin care, grading products or ‘perfect’ skin.” delivered with warmth and humor. on a “brown-skin-friendly report card.” Armed with data, Dr. Leslie has dismanWith Black board-certified derms making —DR. MUNEEB SHAH tled viral trends such as waist trainers up just 3 percent of the industry, Dr. Kikam, (“Sometimes they can be restrictive to people’s breathing”) a dermatologist and skin-of-color advocate based in South and ear candles (“Just toss them in the trash; medical studies Texas, wants to address the unique needs of Black skin as well show they don’t do anything”). as “dispel long-held beliefs in our community, like the myth Similarly, “Education, not influence” is Dr. Muneeb that people of color don’t need sunscreen,” she says. Shah’s motto on TikTok. The dermatology resident physiOr the claim, currently making the rounds on TikTok, that cian at Campbell University in Wilmington, N.C., cautions glycolic acid isn’t meant for darker skin. “This is so common, against trends like the practice of drinking liquid chloromuch to my dismay as a derm of color,” she says. “Glycolic acid

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peels are used safely for the treatment of hyperpigmentation, and studies back up its clinical efficacy.” Dr. Kikam warns to be wary of the word “natural,” particularly around acne remedies like coconut oil, proven to block pores, and essential oils, which should not be used directly on skin. Some citrus-based plant oils, she says, contain ingredients called furanocoumarins, which can cause burn-like skin lesions. “Natural does not always mean better,” she says. Dr. Shereene Idriss, a dermatologist at New York’s Union Square Laser Dermatology with 320,000 Instagram followers, agrees. “The label ‘all-natural’ needs to die, like yesterday,” she says. “Preservatives have gotten a bad rep, and undeservingly so, as they’re crucial in keeping a product healthy for skin.” The hilariously blunt “skin nerd” lists some of the pervasive myths she wishes would go away: that our pores open and close, that retinoids thin out our skin (“said no dermatologist, ever”), that sunscreen needs to be applied just once, in the morning. “I’m constantly in disbelief at the skepticism and misinformation surrounding sunscreen,” she says. “When, frankly, if

you’ve ever followed a dermatologist, you would bet on sunscreen over any other skin care.” On TikTok, Dr. Idriss and Dr. Kikam both reacted in dismay to a skin-care video in which a high-profile celebrity mentioned she wasn’t “a slatherer” when it came to sunscreen but liked to put it on select areas of her face “where the sun really hits.” “Sunscreen. Is not. A highlighter,” says Dr. Idriss. (For the record, she recommends half a teaspoon of broad-spectrum sunscreen, SPF 30 and above, reapplied every two hours.) Dubious wellness gurus certainly dread seeing Dr. Joshua Wolrich’s name in the comments on Instagram and TikTok, where he publicly denounces their claims with a flurry of reportedly evidence-based research. A doctor at the U.K.’s National Health Service, his mission is to stop the rampant spread of nutritional misinformation. No, he says, the keto diet cannot cure mental health disorders. Alkaline diets do not work. Canola oil is not harmful (“It’s been commonplace lately for wellness gurus to demonize vegetable oils, but from a health perspective, canola oil is great”). Dr. Wolrich’s outspokenness has gotten him blocked by countless influencers. “I’m not here to make friends; I’m here to protect my patients,” he says. Dr. Wolrich tells people to unfollow “anyone who makes you feel guilt or shame about your lifestyle choices” and to keep an eye out for “pseudoscience red flags, like ‘toxins, ‘detox,’ and ‘adrenal fatigue,’ which is a completely made-up diagnosis.” On the flip side, Ontario-based holistic nutritionist and health coach Samantha Gladish (41,000 Instagram followers) cautions that people shouldn’t be so quick to dismiss alternative medicine on social media. “When it comes to healing the body and disease prevention, we owe it to ourselves to look at all the options available to us, and there are many beyond traditional medicine,” she says. All the docs recommend that if you spot a viral health or beauty trend, run it past your physician first. “I also tell my patients to double-check their information with trustworthy online sources like the CDC and WHO,” says Dr. Leslie. Finally, thoroughly investigate the credentials of those you follow. “Don’t let a bunch of people with no training interpret medical data,” says Dr. Leslie. “Period.” n

Dr. Rose Marie Leslie @drleslie, Dr. Muneeb Shah @dermdoctor, Dr. Adeline Kikam @brownskinderm Dr. Shereene Idriss @shereeneidriss, Dr. Joshua Wolrich @drjoshuawolrich, Samantha Gladish @holisticwellnessfoodie

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WHAT KEEPS MOSCHINO CREATIVE DIRECTOR JEREMY SCOTT INSPIRED? A NOSTALGIC NEW SCENT, DECADENT SKIN CARE, AND HIS STAR-STUDDED SQUAD OF MUSES

I was raised by strong women and continue to be inspired by them. Women who are fearless in their approach to living tend to appreciate my work, and vice versa. [A badass has] unrelenting courage in the face of all obstacles. For example, Amanda Gorman is breaking the mold of what it means to be a poet, a household name, and a leader. It was thrilling for me to be a small part of her very big [Super Bowl] moment [by dressing her in Moschino].

Culture Curator I love creating for pop stars. My work tends to be a megaphone for them to further amplify their message. I’ve been spoiled to have made indelible images with not only Britney [Spears] and Rihanna but a list of stars like Madonna, Miley [Cyrus], Cardi [B], Gwen [Stefani], [Lady] Gaga, Dua [Lipa], and all the other ladies who go by just one name. Having their looks become so iconic is a great compliment to my vision and the power of pop.

Infinite Inspo Devon [Aoki, inset] is my eternal muse. She is the most beautiful woman who ever lived, and our friendship has only grown and blossomed over the years. My 1999 white collection was not only the ﬁrst show she opened but her ﬁrst fashion show ever. [Now] I am godfather to her children.

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Women who are fearless in their approach to living tend to appreciate my work, and vice versa.”

Madonna is one [of my biggest icons] and one of the most unique beauties to ever grace our earth. I love how she has changed her look, with hair and makeup, to fit her different albums and moments in her career. I am also a huge fan of 1960s model Peggy Moffitt. Her passion for makeup and her willingness to be a muse for [hairstylist] Vidal Sassoon is inspiring.

Product Picks Good skin is my obsession. My best advice is to wear sunscreen. I enjoy the sun but hate the damage it can do. I’ve tried so many [formulas], but my favorite is Supergoop! I regularly get oxygen facials to keep my pores clean. I also use the Rice Powder Cleanser from Pharrell Williams’s line and the brand Furtuna Skin because it feels like a decadent treat.

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Power of Scent

1 Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, and Katy Perry with Scott at the Fashion Los Angeles Awards in 2015.

Evolving Process

Mighty Miley Miley and I share a common appreciation for all things wild and free. She is ﬁercely independent and does not let anyone interfere with her voice or how she intends to communicate with the world. I both understand and admire that.

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I change my fragrance according to my mood. Fragrance is a lot like clothing: It can enhance one’s state of mind. I’ve been lucky enough to create my own, so I have plenty to choose from. My latest [perfume] is inspired by the classic scent of bubblegum. Nothing is more comforting than nostalgia, and we could use a bit of that right now. The packaging has all things pink and our iconic mascot bear toy.

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1 Moschino Toy 2 Bubble Gum eau de toilette, $87/100 ml; macys.com. 2 Furtuna Skin Due Alberi Biphase Moisturizing Oil, $225; furtunaskin.com. 3 Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40, $34; supergoop.com. 4 Humanrace Rice Powder Cleanser, $32; humanrace.com.

I’m looking forward to doing in-person shows again. I miss the energy of a live event. This year I learned to do things differently. Creativity is like water: It has to flow freely but can be channeled into different vessels. Everything that challenges the creative process enriches it. I also think that inspiration is everywhere. You just have to open your eyes to receive it.

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Summer is no time for subtlety. Have fun and make a statement with these standout products.

One sweep of this vivid, rosy powder will instantly perk up your complexion. Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Divine Blush in Electric Bloom, $38; pat mcgrath.com.

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Creamy yet highly pigmented, these pencils allow you to draw precise and powerful lines. L.A. Girl Shockwave Eyeliner in Ocean, $5; lagirlusa.com.

Dab on this translucent balm, which is packed with baobab seed oil, to achieve a dewy, lit-fromwithin glow. Ami Colé Light-Catching Highlighter, $22; amicole.com.

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MAC Cosmetics Botanic Panic Eyeshadow x 12 Palette, $50; macys.com.

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BEAUTY ADVANCED AESTHETICS The latest in facial rejuvenation offers innovative treatments and fast, effective results. DIEUX Co-founders Marta Freedman, Joyce de Lemos, and Charlotte Palermino pride themselves on remaining transparent about ingredients and efficacy. “My hope is that we will encourage the industry to shift away from gimmicks and marketing trends and toward more effective, intentional, and thoughtful products,” says de Lemos. Their latest launch, the Deliverance serum, reinforces that they do skin care differently. Dieux Forever Eye Mask, $25; dieuxskin.com. RADSWAN “RadSwan is the wig upgrade that all Black women deserve and the revolution the hair industry needs,” says founder Freddie Harrel. Synthetic fibers replicate natural hair textures while a transparent base seamlessly blends into hairlines. “My brand is an ode to our shapeshifting skills and our ability to authentically transform,” she says. Her collections offer styles and accessories for all curl types.

KULFI “This brand is the result of my journey of rediscovering the joy in makeup and reclaiming beauty for myself,” says founder Priyanka Ganjoo. “I want Kulfi to represent and proudly share the voice of the South Asian community while putting our skin tones, undertones, and concerns at the forefront of our products.” Kulfi Beauty Underlined Kajal Eyeliner, $20; kulfibeauty.com.

RadSwan scarf, $15; radswan .com.

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EADEM Alice Lin Glover and Marie Kouadio Amouzame created formulations speciﬁcally for melanin-rich skin after feeling like the products on their personal beauty shelves weren’t made with women of color in mind. “Our wish,” say Glover and Amouzame, “is that the beauty industry will start to become a more inclusive place and allow women of color to ﬁnally be able to embrace themselves exactly as they are.”

These emerging brand founders are ﬂipping the script with game-changing launches. That’s pretty badass.

Eadem Milk Marvel Dark Spot Serum, $68; eadem.co.

Revance RHA® Collection Unlike other fillers, this is the only hyaluronic acid formula for dynamic facial wrinkles and folds. Its ability to mimic the H.A. naturally found in our bodies has caught the attention of experts across the industry. With various different viscosity options, you can make both deeper and surface-level adjustments. Revision Skincare Revox Line Relaxer This topical gel uses a potent mix of peptides to minimize the appearance of fine lines and is designed to enhance the effects of a neuromodulator injectable (such as Botox). According to a recent clinical study, there was a 100 percent improvement in results when these products were used together. Clear + Brilliant Touch This popular technology is known for its two different lasers: the Original, to target collagen production and pore size, and the Perméa, to treat permeability. The latest system allows experts to swiftly use both wavelengths, giving you a “complete” treatment at every appointment for a rapid yet desirable outcome.

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Warm weather calls for a starter pack of products that will keep your skin, makeup, and hair thriving in a summer heatwave. Chanel N°5 The Body Cream Dry air takes a toll on our skin. Don’t forget to hydrate with a luxurious, lightweight moisturizer such as this one, which includes a ﬂoral rose and jasmine fragrance. $75; chanel.com.

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Danessa Myricks Beauty Set It Forever Mist If you are going to take the time to do your glam, don’t let it melt away as soon as you step outside. Instead, spritz this as your ﬁnishing touch to solidify your look for up to 16 hours. $26; danessamyricks beauty.com.

Drunk Elephant Sugared Koffie Almond Milk Body Scrub When you are sweating from head to toe, it’s important to exfoliate. Hit the reset button with this gentle scrub, which eliminates dirt and dead skin cells without stripping moisture. $28; sephora.com.

OGX Frizz-Free + Keratin Smoothing Oil Miracle Gloss Smoothing Spray This mist addresses seasonal concerns like keeping frizz at bay, ﬁghting against humidity, and boosting shine. $9; ulta.com.

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Self-taught plant expert CHRISTOPHER GRIFFIN grew a sanctuary in their bedroom by L AUR EL PA N TIN photographed by DOUGL A S LY LE THOMPSON

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hile most people start decorating their home by deciding where to put furniture, Christopher Griffin, aka the Plant Kween, began by mapping out where the sun’s rays landed. “When I was looking for an apartment, I knew I needed lots of light, and my bedroom has these two beautiful south-facing windows,” they say. “I thought it would be so lovely to wake up amongst greenery. From my bed, I watched how the sun moved throughout the day, and I noticed it really hit the wall, so that’s where I concentrated the plants.” Griffin, who is the assistant director of the LGBTQ+ center at New York University, is most widely known by their Instagram persona, @PlantKween, a platform that provides joyful, inclusive, foliageforward interior and style inspiration to more than 300,000 followers. Their connection to greenery started way before social media. “My grandmother grew up in Georgia, and her mother was really into gardening ,” says Griffin. “When my grandmother moved up to Philadelphia, she wanted to bring a little bit of that connection to nature with her. So when I was younger, she would take me on her trips to the nurseries. For me, being a young little queen, stepping into these huge, wonderful nurseries was amazing. She was so joyous when she was sharing that world with me.” That seed has grown into a full-blown passion. “Six years ago I bought my ﬁrst plant, a marble queen pothos, and I still have her—she’s about 9 feet long now. It started this journey of exploration for me where each plant is a classroom, and it’s been so beautiful.”

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PLANT LIFE A bedroom becomes a leafy oasis with foliagefriendly accessories in bright colors.

Marie Burgos Collection pendant light, $1,490; marieburgosdesign.com.

West Elm pillow, $40; westelm.com. The Man No. 1 (Bust) painting by Jon Key, price upon request; jonkeyart.com. Horti monthly plant subscription, starting at $20; heyhorti.com.

Light + Ladder watering can, $210; lightand ladder .com. Light + Ladder planter, $80; lightandladder .com.

Bass Note: Top Note painting by Gordon Winarick, $600; claude home .com.

AllModern rug, starting at $67; allmodern.com.

CB2 side table, $249; cb2.com.

Tackussanu Senegal basket (made from repurposed plastic strips and sustainably grown grass), $98; tackussanu senegal.com.

Ikea shelf, $13; ikea-usa.com. Essentially Charlie Plant Kween No. 2 candle, $25; etsy.com. Welcome to the Jungle Home plant tarp, $32; welcometo thejunglehome.com. Nanimarquina pouf, $810; goodeeworld .com.

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STYLE IN “The Malibu I know embraces natural beauty,” Goodwin says. “So leave the curling iron at home and ditch your makeup. Let loose.”

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Onia blanket, $95; moda operandi.com. St. Agni dress, $220; moda operandi.com.

THE PLACE

Isabel Marant tote, $730; net-a-porter.com.

Malibu AUSTRALIAN HOTELIER EMMA GOODWIN ON ONE OF HER FAVORITE FREE-SPIRITED SPOTS WHY YOU SHOULD GO There’s something enigmatic about Malibu. It’s worldly, international, and creative yet also is a small, salty seaside town with a village mentality. Expect slow days with good music, great cocktails, sunset surf sessions, and beach bonfires. You’ll leave wanting more. WHERE TO STAY AND WHAT TO EAT I am biased, but there’s nowhere like The Surfrider Hotel (1), [which I co-founded with my husband]. We designed it to be your very own California beach house and because only guests are allowed on the premises, it feels like a private club. We have a wide array of activities—including beach yoga, sound baths, meditation, and surf instruction. Plus our bar (2) and restaurant overlook Surfrider Beach and offer a menu made with organic produce from local farmers. So don’t be alarmed if you see our chef halfway up a mountain in the canyons foraging for wild fennel! I also love dining at Nobu (3) for a quintessential Malibu experience and the wood-fired pizza at Malibu Fig Ranch, which has

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live music on the weekends. And SunLife Organics is the perfect place to stop for smoothies and juice after a morning hike—Tuna Canyon, Solstice Canyon, and Point Dume are all spectacular trails. WHAT TO DO Malibu has 21 miles of wild coastline and canyons. Each beach feels completely different: Colony and Carbon offer long stretches of white sand and ice-blue water; the beach at Leo Carrillo State Park (4) is rugged and wild with driftwood and red earth and white sandstone bluffs; El Matador boasts incredible rock formations. And I love cruising along the Pacific Coast Highway with a great playlist. There’s a different feeling after every turn. At one point, on the northern end of the drive, all signs of development fall away and it’s just you, the mountains, the ocean, the wildflowers, and the whales making their commute up or down the coast. WHAT TO PACK Pieces that fit the area’s eclectic vibe: think bohemian textures, earthy colors, and flowing silhouettes.

The Sunroom at the Malibu Country Mart shopping center is Goodwin’s go-to boutique for chic cover-ups and summer soirée outﬁts.

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Light My Fire JOCELYN GUEST AND ERIK A NAK AMURA , AK A THE BUTCHER GIRLS, ON THE PERFECT BURGER AND THE LURE OF THE GRILL

BY K E R RY D I A M O N D P H OTO G R A P H E D BY J O H N N Y M I L L E R

hen the guy who plays the Hulk gives you a nickname, you run with it. “We showed up at a friend’s birthday party for their 10-year-old, and Mark Ruffalo was there. He yelled, ‘Oh my god, it’s the Butcher Jocelyn Guest and Erika Girls,’ ” recalls Jocelyn Guest, who, along with Nakamura. her life-and-work partner, Erika Nakamura, is part of the aforementioned duo. Over the years they have earned a reputation as the go-to local, sustainable, out the way they’re supposed to.” Meaning? “Charred and and humanely sourced meat experts, so when they arrive at raw,” Guest says with a laugh. backyard barbecues, they’re usually directed to the nearest Guest says the secret is to approach grilling like improv, Weber, Traeger, or Big Green Egg and handed some tongs. which she studied as an aspiring comedy writer in New York. “Nine times out of 10, people expect us to run the grill,” “The whole thing with improv is you have to listen really says Nakamura. “It’s fine, and it’s fun.” For Guest, it makes closely,” she explains. “You have to follow the fun thing in the socializing easier. “I hate making small talk, so if I can work scene, and you have to say yes all the time.” Which in burger while I’m technically hanging out, I’m super psyched.” terms means don’t fret and keep some ketchup nearby. “CondiThe couple—moms to 2-year-old Nina and owners and operments can cover a multitude of sins,” she says. ators of the Butcher Girls Co., an online meat-delivery busiThe beauty of the Butcher Girls’ basic burger recipe is that it’s ness—love how grilling brings out so much bravado. “When I foolproof and classic, with onions, lettuce, American cheese, and a was growing up, my mother cooked 8,000 meals, but when it squishy potato roll (tomatoes are OK if they’re in season). But you was time to grill, my dad was like, ‘I’ve got this,’ ” recalls Guest. can also dress it up by swapping in a brioche bun, fancier cheese, “He didn’t really have it, but it was very much a ‘Don’t touch sautéed mushrooms, and arugula. “Burgers are a great way to feed my grill’ situation.” Same for Nakamura. “I try to set my dad a bunch of people without losing your mind, and they generally up really well and not get too upset when things don’t turn make everyone happy,” says Guest. Maybe even the Hulk.

CLASSIC CHEESEBURGERS MAKES 2 SIX-OUNCE BURGERS 12 oz. grass-fed ground beef (85% lean to 15% fat is ideal)

2 dill pickles 2 red onion slices Kosher salt

2 slices Kraft Deli Deluxe American singles 4 tbsp Duke’s mayonnaise

2 Martin’s potato rolls ¼ cup shredded lettuce

1. Take the beef and form two balls. Toss back and forth between your hands to activate the niacin (the stuff that will help your burgers stay together), but don’t go crazy. 2. Using a ring mold or your hands, form each ball into a hockey puck–shaped patty, then put the patties in the refrigerator for an hour (or up to 12 hours!). 3. Slice the pickles into thin disks. 4. Soak the onion slices in ice water to mellow the sharpness. 5. When you’re ready to cook, light a chimney of charcoal. Wait for all the charcoal to turn white before dumping it in the grill. If you have a one-shelf grill, pile all the charcoal on one side. This will create heat zones. When you cannot hold your hand over the hottest part of your grill for longer than 5 seconds, you are ready to cook. 6. Generously salt the exterior of each patty, then place them on the hot zone. 7. Flip the patties every 2 minutes. After the third flip, top each burger with cheese and cook for 2 more minutes with the lid closed. 8. Remove cheeseburgers from the grill to rest for 10 minutes. 9. Slather 1 tablespoon mayo on the insides of each bun and toast to liking. Watch carefully. 10. Spread 1 tablespoon mayo on each bottom bun and place lettuce on top. Drain the onion slices and put on top of the cheeseburgers. Pat the pickle slices dry and arrange on the onion slices, then cover with the bun tops. 11. Using a spatula, transport the top half of your burger to the bottom half. Aggressively take pictures for Instagram and enjoy!

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Tory Burch

with Chicken, Slim & Hercules THE IN-DEMAND NEW YORK DESIGNER ALWAYS HAS TIME FOR HER THREE FURRY FRIENDS

“My dogs recently came to a shoot for our fall 2021 lookbook and kept everyone’s spirits up. They wore Wagwear vests, and I carried our new 151 Mercer bag.”

Tell us about their personalties. Hercules, a rescue, is not a looker but has a heart of gold. Chicken is a survivor: tough and agile. And Slim is the happiest, most social guy on earth. But he suﬀers from FOMO and needs to be the center of attention at all times.

TORY’S CANINE CARE ESSENTIALS “These healthy treats are great for training. My dogs adore the Savory Sweet and Coco Crush ﬂavors.”

What’s it like living with so many dogs? Do they all get along? Having three is like having one—and Chicken, Slim, and Hercules are like The Three Musketeers. They are in love and don’t like to be separated. They sleep in a homemade tent together and go to bed at 9:30 P.M. and wake up at 8 A.M. like clockwork. All three are incredibly spoiled and will only eat baked chicken, salmon, cream cheese, carrots, and [freshly made] food from The Farmer’s Dog. Sadly, Chicken recently had to get her stomach pumped because she indulged in a piece of chocolate cake when no one was looking. She jumped up on the table and within minutes there were only crumbs left!

Do they ever join you on the job? The dogs come to my oﬃce quite often. At this point they walk in like they own the place! But working more from home this last year has meant we have shared even more moments together. They are thrilled to have me around and have been my therapy.

In addition to your pets, you also have a big, blended family. Who gets away with more, your dogs or your children? I have three sons, three stepdaughters, three stepsons, and now, three dogs—all need constant training!

2 1 Counterclockwise from top: Tory Burch sunglasses ($201), bag ($798), and sneakers ($238); toryburch.com. Tory Sport anorak, $298; torysport.com. 2 Lord Jameson dog treats, $13; lordjameson.com. 3 Wagwear vest, $65 (sizes 8—14) and $85 (sizes 16—22); shop.thisdogslife.co.

From left: Chicken, Hercules, and Slim.

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High Impact Special projects editor Peyton Dix’s book of photographs by visual activist Zanele Muholi inspired a home that is both comfortable and regal

Dix on the street in New York .

Muji notebooks (made with paper from aﬀorested trees), $3 each; muji.us.

Mimo Decor vintage mirror, $550; mimo-decor .com.

UrbanStems dried ﬂowers, $85; urban stems.com.

Giles & Brother bracelet, $95; gilesand brother.com.

Maison Balzac carafe and glass, $75; slowdown studio.com.

Los Objetos Decorativos vase, $95; slowdown studio.com.

My friend gifted me this book a few years ago. The cover alone is breathtaking, and as a Black queer person, it was nice to see through that gaze. The way they capture Black people, and, speciﬁcally, Black queer people, is empowering and honest. This book has been a centerpiece in my apartment ever since I received it. I’m trying to match this energy in the rest of my home—lots of big, statementmaking things good for a creature of comfort. Zanele Muholi: Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail the Dark Lioness, by Zanele Muholi, Aperture Foundation, $85; aperture.org.

Marie Burgos Collection ottoman, $1,740; marieburgosdesign.com.

CB2 desk, $799; cb2.com. Deana Lawson: An Aperture Monograph, by Deana Lawson, with texts by Zadie Smith and Arthur Jafa, Aperture Foundation, $85; aperture.org.

Johanna Howard Home throw, $295; johannahoward.com.

F. Taylor bowl, $450; comingsoon newyork.com.

AllModern chair, $460; allmodern.com.

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Huldra of Norway lamp, $595; coming soonnew york.com.

CULTURE

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Regina Hall

THE STAR OF HULU’S NINE PERFECT STRANGERS (AUG. 18) SHARES HER POP CULTURE PICKS

BOOKS All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for

the Climate Crisis (1) “This collection of essays was written by women who are at the forefront of the climate crisis. I like reading about how every part of the earth is connected, and what we can do to continue respecting and preserving our natural resources.” Bright Green Future “I love Greg Schwartz’s perspective on environmentalism, so his book [co-written with Trevor Decker Cohen] is next on my reading list.”

TV Mare of Easttown (2) “Kate Winslet is amazing

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We Were Never Here In The Herd author Andrea Bartz’s latest thriller, two best friends find themselves in a precarious—and shockingly familiar— situation while backpacking through Chile. Ballantine Books, $27; penguinrandomhouse.com. The Land of the Pines A tale for all ages, Summer Nilsson’s début fantasy novel follows a kitten named Grey as she discovers her identity and learns about the power of kindness. Loodor Publishing, $21; amazon.com. Kaws: What Party This monograph, which accompanies the Brooklyn Museum’s Kaws exhibition, features sketches of the artist’s most famous works as well as behind-the-scenes images of his creative process and essays by Daniel Birnbaum and Eugenie Tsai. Phaidon Press, $60; phaidon.com. The Flowering: The Autobiography of Judy Chicago Following a foreword by Gloria Steinem, the feminist icon known for creating ambitious, large-scale installations and championing women in the arts reflects on her colorful life, which will be celebrated with a career retrospective at San Francisco’s de Young Museum this fall. Thames & Hudson, $40; thamesandhudsonusa.com.

MOVIES Stillwater “I’m looking forward to catching this thriller, maybe even in an actual theater. It’s been so long since I’ve gone, and I’ve missed getting some popcorn and enjoying a good movie.” Finch “Even though I’m slightly averse to technology, I still think it’s crazy to know what could be possible in the future because of how quickly things are advancing. I’ve witnessed so much of it already. A cross-country journey with a dog and robot? I’m in.” Space Jam: A New Legacy (4) “Gotta watch Don Cheadle and LeBron James!”

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in this, as usual. I’m a few episodes in and can’t wait to watch the rest of the story unfold.” The White Lotus (3) “I love the title and love to laugh.” Nine Perfect Strangers “I may be biased, but I heard the cast is incredible! I’ll be tuning in.”

The Last Letter from Your Lover Alternating between the 1960s and present-day London, the Netflix film follows a journalist (Felicity Jones) who, upon discovering a series of archived love letters, is determined to piece together the details of an illicit affair between a wealthy married woman (Shailene Woodley) and her mysterious pen pal (Callum Turner). (July 23) Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson The DJ and music producer chats with performers like Paul McCartney, Questlove, and Charli XCX in an AppleTV+ docuseries that explores the evolution of sound creation and how technology has shaped today’s hit songs. (July 30) Mr. Corman Joseph Gordon-Levitt serves as the creator, director, and star of Apple TV+’s dark comedy series about a recently dumped 30-something who’s given up on his rock star dreams to pursue a quieter life as a fifth-grade teacher. (Aug. 6)

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Secretary Deb Haaland ushers in a bold new era while honoring her roots

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Jennifer,

OH JENNY A down-to-earth superstar with a voice from the gods, JENNIFER HUDSON takes on the role of a lifetime by SH A MIR A IBR A HIM photographed by CHR ISE A N ROSE styled by L AW ROACH

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During the third season of American Idol auditions, a young Jennifer Hudson strolls in sporting a black sleeveless dress and a sunny smile. The Chicago native, then 23 years old, announces that she will be singing “Share Your Love with Me,” popularized by Aretha Franklin, to slight skepticism from judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell. (“We’re going to expect something better than a cruise-ship performance, right?” Jackson inquires after it is revealed that Hudson just wrapped up a job on a Disney cruise line.) Not one minute later, the trio are visibly stunned by her moving rendition, which blew the roof off the building. Jackson even goes so far as to declare that she is “absolutely brilliant, the best singer I’ve heard so far,” and they unanimously decide to send her to the next round. The rest, as they say, is history. The world may have been introduced to Jennifer Hudson through her homage to Aretha Franklin, but not even in her wildest dreams did she expect to be in the presence of the Queen of Soul herself nearly three years later, in 2007, with Franklin requesting that she portray her in Respect, a biopic about her life. But Hudson is no stranger to turning fantasies into reality—during our conversation, her Pomeranian, aptly named Dreamgirl, starts yapping. “Her father was Oscar, and her mother was Grammy. Then they had a puppy, and I named it Dreamgirl,” she explains. “I got the dog Oscar before I won my Oscar for Dreamgirls. And then I said, ‘Oscar needs a wife. So how about I get a dog and name it Grammy, and maybe I’ll win a Grammy.’ And then I got the dog Grammy, and I won the Grammy.” Poised in front of her piano in her house in Chicago—she began taking lessons, which she calls “Aretha school,” while working on Respect, out August 13—she graciously plays a quick melody for me as an opener to our conversation. We discuss her life during the pandemic, and she admits that

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“this is the longest period of time I’ve been at home in my entire adulthood.” Chicago has been a grounding place for her in this destabilizing time, providing her the freedom to invest in herself as she cares for her community. “I’ve been able to work on my craft more, figure out what I want to do more, be creative like I used to be,” Hudson says. “Let me play in my closet. Let me play in my clothes. Let me play with my hair. All the things I used to do growing up.” The pandemic also gave Hudson, a single mother, the necessary space to reinvest in her family—biking and playing basketball with her 12-year-old son, David Otunga Jr., and his cousins, who call her Mama Hud—as well as her passions. She mastered the operatic aria “Nessun dorma” over the course of two months, a song that Franklin famously performed ad hoc as a last-minute substitution for Luciano Pavarotti at the 1998 Grammys, to a standing ovation. “When I listen to a song, I used to just listen to the vocal line,” she says. “I’m a singer, a vocalist. Aretha was the mastermind behind the music. She was music. So even when she was singing, she dictated everything. She created it, and she could interchange it however she wanted to, right there in the spirit of the moment.” Franklin was a walking musical archive of the Black sonic canon, creating, cultivating, and manipulating sound from jazz and blues to R&B and pop. Every song in her extensive catalogue—from the covers to her original material—doubly served as devotional hymnals by someone who spent her formative years in her father’s church in Detroit, a religious home to musical greats such as Dinah Washington (portrayed in the film by Mary J. Blige) and Clara Adams. A quintessential example lies in her signature song “Respect”—originally released by Otis Redding, but reconstructed by Franklin with a new musical refrain, lyrics, and melody arrangement to deliver a hit that eventually became a ubiquitous feminist anthem. Hudson naturally had apprehensions about doing the song justice, admitting that while the journey was the biggest dream, it was still daunting. “I remember when we first sat down, ooh, I was terrified to be at the table,” Hudson says, laughing, reminiscing about her initial conversations with Franklin. “Aretha said, ‘What? Are you shy or something?’ I said, ‘Well, I am talking to the Queen of Soul!’ ” Hudson would shortly find out that Franklin didn’t have a script finalized yet—that would come over a decade later—but what she received instead was

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Aretha said, ‘What? Are you shy or something?’ I said, ‘Well, I am talking to the Queen of Soul!’ ” 15 years of conversations, counsel, and advice from a woman she had idolized since her youth. “She said, ‘Jennifer, you’re going to do this,’ ” Hudson recalls. “I’m like, ‘Well, I’ll do it if she says I can do it, if she thinks I can.’ That’s Ms. Franklin!” This wasn’t the first time Hudson was presented with big shoes to fill: In 2006, she reprised Jennifer Holliday’s Tony Award–winning role as Effie in the movie adaptation of the musical Dreamgirls. “First, it was Dreamgirls: ‘Sing “And I’m Telling You.” ’ I was like, ‘What y’all want me to do? Stand on my head and sing it? Ain’t nothing else to be done. Jennifer Holliday did everything that can be done.’ ” Despite her reservations, her version of the song was an epic showstopper, with Hudson getting an Academy Award for best supporting actress in her feature film début. This is also when she caught Franklin’s attention as a vocal powerhouse. Aside from Dreamgirls, Hudson had unknowingly been preparing to play Franklin for quite some time by sharpening her skills as an actress with musical range in such roles as Shug Avery in The Color Purple and parts in Sing and Cats. Hudson’s life experiences, career trajectory, and personal growth bear heavy similarities to Franklin’s journey. Both women started performing in their hometown churches, and while Hudson is not from Detroit, her birthplace of Chicago has long shared a musical connection with the Motor City; Franklin received the honorific of the Queen of Soul at the Regal Theater in Chicago in 1967. “A lot of Aretha’s favorite musicians are Chicago-based,” Hudson says, name-checking Sam Cooke and pointing out that Detroit is a quick shot up Interstate 90. The commonalities extend beyond a regional and religious kinship. Similar to Franklin, Hudson has had to navigate heartrending personal tragedy over the course of her time in the public eye. (Her mother, brother, and nephew were killed in 2008.) Both women have had a significant reluctance to discuss those topics with the media and public,

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who tend to overlook the fact that a person is tied to the trauma being exhaustively detailed. “As an actor, you have to go to your own real places,” Hudson reflects. “I don’t think I would have been able to dig that deep or connect in a way had I not been through things myself.” In the film, Hudson dramatizes Franklin’s struggles with alcoholism, the early loss of her mother (played by Audra McDonald), and her abusive first marriage to Ted White (Marlon Wayans), highlighting her reticence to openly explore her pain while pursuing ambitions, which culminates in a gripping scene between Hudson and McDonald. “In that moment, it clicked with me like, ‘Is this what she saw in me?’ Because we parallel in so many ways through our life stories and the things we’ve been through and experienced. I know as a person who has suffered a lot of loss, I don’t like having to talk to people who haven’t lost anything,” Hudson admits, clarifying that she finds comfort in telling her story to someone she feels she could relate to in some form or fashion. The film doesn’t dwell on the darker scenes more than necessary, allowing the mechanics of Hudson’s poised and contained performance to rest at the center. “Ray [Charles] had very present body mannerisms,” she says, referring to the 2004 portrayal of Charles by friend Jamie Foxx. “[Aretha’s were] very subtle, very quiet. The majority of her expressions came through her face.” Despite the rich shared experiences to draw from, Hudson didn’t exclusively rely on the personal connection she had built with Franklin to round out her role. She collaborated with Carole King—who famously co-wrote Franklin’s legendary cover “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”—on the original song “Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)” for the biopic. Hudson also connected with Patti LaBelle, whom she lovingly calls “Mama Patti, ” because she “could teach me what it was like to be a Black woman during that time, what it was like to be a mother during that time, what it was like to be a performer, a superstar, all of that.” Then she solicited Tom Jones, a longtime friend of Franklin’s and Hudson’s former colleague on The Voice UK, to be a vocal coach, assisting her with leaning into Franklin’s vocal inflections and speaking cadence while avoiding the pitfall of her performance becoming a pastiche. “It’s tricky. You don’t want to come off as if you’re mimicking somebody, especially somebody like Aretha,” she says with a laugh, describing having the same conversation with Franklin about re-creating her iconic mezzosoprano timbre. “She wanted it to be hers.” But, of course, it wasn’t just about the voice. Amplifying Franklin’s persona extended to frequent glam overhauls, with Hudson being styled by Tony-winning costume designer Clint Ramos and Emmy-winning hairstylist Lawrence Davis. “I had 83 costume changes and probably 83 wig changes too,” she jokes, hearkening back to the vintage fur coat and the gold dress she sported in a birthday scene. “The costuming was a huge part of the storytelling.” Civil rights were equally as important to Franklin as they are to Hudson now with the present-day Black Lives Matter

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movement. “Going back in time like that and to fast-forward to now,” she muses. “Oh my god, it’s still the same today. This battle is an ongoing thing.” For Hudson, exploring that part of Franklin’s life, from her relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. to offering to post bail for an imprisoned Angela Davis to recording the Young, Gifted and Black album, reminds her of the imperative to bear witness in the fight for social change. “Too often we’re afraid to speak up because we’re afraid of retaliation,” Hudson points out. “To see someone like her use her platform to be a voice encourages me.” The film concludes with Franklin’s Amazing Grace recording, the biggest-selling gospel album of all time, closing out right where it started: the Black church. Hudson ambitiously re-creates her transcendent 10-minute performance in a fro and loose-flowing kaftan, drawing out the riffs and floating in the pocket of sustained notes as if Franklin were looking directly at her. “I feel like it’s my tribute to her legacy,” she reflects, “and I just hope I did her proud.” (If it’s any indication, Hudson’s emotional take on the song at Franklin’s funeral in 2018 received a standing ovation.) After tackling the most intimidating thing she could, Hudson is refocusing on how she can continue to elevate her career. “I want to be in this industry until the day I die and do what I love,” she says, which, thanks to Franklin, now includes an ongoing journey with the piano. Those aspirations go beyond music and on-camera work—she is considering everything from directing to expanding her reach with Jhud Productions. “Like Harpo Studios,” Hudson, says, alluding to the influential presence of Oprah Winfrey’s former multimedia company that was based in Chicago. “I would like to be like a pioneer in the industry, one of the older generation just giving other people opportunities.” These ambitions don’t mean that she will be sacrificing her cherished family time: “Camp David,” as she refers to the world she created for her son and his cousins to spend time in, is still very much on the program. Like the proud mama that she is, Hudson often chronicles their adventures on Instagram, as well as past live acts with the likes of Prince and Gladys Knight. She also shows appreciation for the love her hometown has given her by snapping selfies with the murals and billboards depicting her likeness. (She’s such a deity in Chicago that in 2007 then-mayor Richard Daley officially declared March 6 “Jennifer Hudson Day.”) And while her house is overrun by animal friends, it remains to be seen whether an Emmy or a Tony—or an another Oscar—will be brought into the fold: With the essence of Franklin encouraging her, anything is possible. n

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America’s first Indigenous Cabinet member, U.S. Secretary of the Interior DEB HAALAND steps into her historic role with pragmatism, empathy, and the spiritual guidance of her ancestors by A LLIE YOUNG photographed by CA MIL A FA LQUE Z styled by LOT TE ELISA

In Native American culture, eagles are the ultimate symbol of wisdom, courage, and power. So you’ll kindly pardon the interruption when U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, who had just hopped on Zoom for this interview from her Washington, D.C., office, is suddenly stopped mid-sentence by her concerned communications director, who had heard a chirping coming from her computer. “Allie, can I pause you for one second? The secretary has a camera that watches eagles, and they’re making noises.” To which Haaland replies: “The new eagles are getting ready to fledge, so I’m watching every day to see them take their first flight.” They are nesting on the campus of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, W.Va. “It’ll be an exciting day,” she says. Not many executive leaders are sitting in their politically appointed offices living for their Eagle Cam, but then again, Haaland is a bit of an outlier, at least as it pertains to Cabinet members. The former representative from New Mexico became the first Native American Cabinet secretary in U.S. history on March 18, a day when you could practically hear the sound of shattering glass accompanied by a beautiful composition of lilis and drumbeats all across Indian country. Native American communities, environmentalists, and allies all cheered and teared up at the appointment of a leader who understands their needs and is sworn to protect them. Haaland is of the Pueblo of Laguna, and her jurisdiction, previously overseen by non-Native leadership, is significant. It extends to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Education, and it includes important decisions regarding our nation’s public lands and waters. As someone who has been acutely in tune with the notion of caring for Mother Earth from a young age, there has never been a person better suited for this job. “As a Pueblo woman, I grew up helping my grandfather in his cornfield and watching my grandmother process all that food,” Haaland, 60, says. “You see that the earth just keeps giving to us. The water comes through, you irrigate your field, food grows, you sustain yourselves, you have food to share with other

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people. And with respect to all of our ceremonies or ceremonial activities and so forth, a lot of our songs talk about rain and agriculture and those kinds of things. It’s something that has been with us for millennia, and it’s just very deeply ingrained in me.” Haaland credits her family’s generational work ethic as the reason she’s here today. “I’m not always the smartest person in the room. I was able to accomplish a lot just by working hard,” she says from her mostly wood office. (I can almost

smell the oak through the screen.) “It’s about concentrating on the opportunities and the positive things in your life. I know sometimes that’s difficult when you’re faced with a million challenges every single day, but my grandma taught me to go outside in the morning, greet the sun, and say a prayer to welcome that spirit into your life.” This is a common cultural practice in many tribes, which resonates with me as a Diné, because my mother and grandmother instilled the same lessons. Like many Native women, Haaland’s matriarchs and their teachings come through her voice, which is certainly one of deep foundational change. The legacy of resilient ancestors who knew the power of female-led progress has guided her all along. “There was never any question that my grandmother was the boss from the time I was a young girl to the time she passed away,” says Haaland. “I feel like she carried that leadership idea with her, even through all of the terrible assimilation years that she encountered going to [a Native American] boarding school, through all of those centuries before her, of [European] colonization—she knew what it meant to be a leader.” Those nurturing forces came in handy when, three days after she graduated college in 1994 at age 34, Haaland became a single mother to Somáh, her only child. “We kind of grew up together,” says Haaland, admitting that they occasionally subsisted on food stamps to get by. When Somáh was young, Haaland decided to attend law school at the University of New Mexico, so she taught her child how to ride the city bus to get to and from school. She also supplied Somáh with a cellphone, even though Haaland didn’t have one until she was 42. During this period, Haaland got her first taste of activism. By banding together with other students who were also balancing school with parenthood, she convinced the dean to start morning classes a half hour later. “So that the parents could drop their kids off at school or get them on the bus or whatever it was before we actually started our first class,” she says. “It makes a difference when you are in solidarity with other folks who are facing the same challenges because you can kind of, together, help to make the changes that need to happen.” Following graduation and with an innate desire to help her people, Haaland started running for office. “I ran for lieutenant governor [of New Mexico] in 2014; I ran for

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Congress in 2018. I just felt like I had an obligation. I wanted to be a leader, and I felt like I could be.” And she was: She became one of the first Native American women to be elected to the House of Representatives in its 232-year history along with Kansas representative Sharice Davids (from the HoChunk people). While in office, she overcame the intense polarization in Congress and passed four bills into law with bipartisan and bicameral support, including the Not Invisible Act and the Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act, both of which address the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. She was also instrumental in helping to secure $8 billion for tribal nations from the Coronavirus Relief Fund of the CARES Act. Historically, Native women were the decision-makers in their tribes, but since the onset of colonization, they have, in a sense, become invisCurtis Oland jacket. Rainy Dawn Ortiz bracelet (worn in hair). Four Winds Gallery Pittsburgh earrings. Catherine Blackburn Jewellery necklace. Hollis Chitto bracelet. Hair and makeup: Alexis Arenas for The Artist Agency.

ible. They are the most underrepresented group in an already marginalized community, which makes Secretary Haaland’s position all the more remarkable. “I never really understood what [representation] meant until I became one of the first Indigenous women in Congress,” she says. “And representation truly does matter. In the end, that’s what it’s really about, for people to bring their perspectives to the table. Perspectives that other folks don’t necessarily have or haven’t thought of.” It’s one of the reasons Haaland has welcomed a much more diverse team at the Department of the Interior. This directive is not only important to her but also to her boss, President Joe Biden, whose administration has mandated that a range of people and backgrounds is reflected in his White House. Haaland proudly says that more than 50 percent of her political appointees are people of color and

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70 percent are women. “I think it says a lot that we’re working to give opportunities to folks who haven’t had them in the past,” she says. And with an office that is starkly different from the historically white-male-led DOI, they’ve begun tackling issues of underrepresentation nationally. “In order for our country to care about [marginalized communities], we need to make sure that we’re getting their issues out into the open,” she explains. “We’re bringing those people to the table to have a voice in how they see their future.” One of her first acts as secretary involved establishing a Missing and Murdered Unit to pursue justice for Indigenous peoples affected by these tragedies. “A Native woman could be murdered, and it wouldn’t even show up in the newspaper for a week,” says Haaland. “Nobody cared about it.” For the tribal representatives who have visited her office, the sense of relief is palpable. “ ‘ We’re so happy,’ ” she recalls one leader saying. “ ‘ We don’t have to start with the definition of tribal sovereignty. We can just launch right into our issues.’ ” There was perhaps no greater public testament to Haaland’s cultural pride than the outfits she chose for her swearing-in ceremonies. A video of her putting on her traditional Laguna moccasins even went viral on social media. “For my congressional swearing-in, I wore my manta and my traditional Pueblo clothes,” she explains. “And when I got sworn in as secretary, I wore a ribbon skirt because it’s more universal. It speaks for all Native women. The skirt had the corn design, because that’s what Pueblo people do: We grow corn. So that was important for me.”

A few days after Haaland took office, the designer of the skirt, Agnes Woodward of ReeCreeations, posted a photo of the historic moment on Instagram with a long, emotional caption. “Today not just as a ribbon skirt maker but as an Indigenous woman…I feel so seen.” Haaland is looking toward the future with complete clarity and purpose. As a Native woman, she knows the importance of interconnectedness and interdependence, especially as we push toward healing our nation and Mother Earth. Before we sign off, Haaland holds up a photo of a pair of thousand-year-old yucca fiber shoes that she learned about on her first official trip as secretary to Bears Ears National Monument in Utah in April. She is still clearly taken with their existence. “When I saw those shoes, it just made me cry because we’ve always put so much love, thought, and care into the things we’ve worn,” she says. “That is something foundational in Native designers. They want to honor their ancestors and the things they made or the designs they had. And for me, that comes through incredibly strong. That says everything.” n

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