Vanity Fair

Everyone wants a piece of Pedro Pascal.  The actor is settling into superstardom and his 50s simultaneously, no matter how much it confuses—or scares—him. Now a household name, Pascal has evolved well past his years as a struggling actor to usher in the next phase of his career: romantic lead in ‘Materialists’ and Marvel superhero in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps.’  “Stepping into my 40s felt adult and empowered,” Pascal tells VF contributor Karen Valby. “Fifty felt more vulnerable—much more vulnerable.” Even when he’s on top of the world? “More so, more so. What a silly thing for a 50-year-old man—to have all this attention!” In VF’s July/August cover story, Pascal discusses his private struggles and public battles, including his mother’s death and his comments about J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans rhetoric: “Bullies make me fucking sick.”  Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/e6hzjDDq

Presenting our May cover star, Sebastian Stan. Stan has slowly emerged as one of Hollywood’s most daring shape-shifters. “Sebastian has always been really fearless,” says his Marvel costar Chris Evans. “You can see that in his choices. He takes big swings.” And the big swings are paying off: Stan earned a 2025 Oscar nomination for his portrayal of a young Donald Trump in ‘The Apprentice’ and a Golden Globe win for his work in ‘A Different Man.’ The actor had something of a hero’s origin story on his way to Hollywood. He moved to the US from Romania by way of Vienna three decades ago, and as an immigrant kid struggling to adapt to the language and culture, it was more enticing to embody a character than it was to be himself. His path to stardom wasn’t without tumult, a ‘Hot Tub Time Machine,’ and a robo-penis (more on that later). In VF’s May cover story, the Oscar nominee reflects on his turbulent upbringing, the journey from ‘Gossip Girl’ to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and why he’s sure the president has seen ‘The Apprentice’ “100 f—king times.” Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eQ_UsM4J

Ahead of tomorrow’s Oscar ceremony, brush up on your knowledge of every best picture winner—from 1929 to today. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/d7ZkZvFi

There’s only one place you want to be when the Oscars end on March 2, and that’s the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. VF’s post-Oscars bash, returning for its 31st year, is where the night’s biggest winners mix and mingle with A-listers from all realms on Hollywood’s most glamorous evening. See how you can tune in: https://lnkd.in/e-55DG-J

This year's Academy Awards are nearly upon us, but which nominees have your vote? Lock in your picks—and claim your future bragging rights—with VF's interactive #Oscars ballot: https://lnkd.in/dQPri7SE

Can ‘Conclave’ stop Anora’s ascent to a best picture win? Will Timothée Chalamet win over Adrien Brody—and beat out his youngest best actor winner record? VF’s awards experts share their final picks and predictions ahead of this year’s Oscars ceremony: https://lnkd.in/eMrxnSYw

Are you all caught up on this year's Oscar-nominated fare? If not, see where you can watch each film—from ‘A Real Pain’ to ‘Wicked’ and beyond: https://lnkd.in/e2rR3JCn Photograph via Searchlight

Barron Trump is 19 years old, stands 6’7”, was readily associated with his father’s re-election, and is probably the most famous college freshman in America. His NYU classmates find him to be as big a mystery as the rest of the world. Unlike his father, Barron does not speak publicly nor operate a public social media account, which, by all appearances, has only deepened his mystique. “He’s sort of like an oddity on campus,” said Kaya Walker, the president of the campus College Republicans. “He goes to class, he goes home.” So what do fellow NYU classmates make of Donald Trump’s youngest son? VF’s Dan Adler examines Barron’s cultural cachet: https://lnkd.in/eVHDXZUb

Online chatter about Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi swirled as the pair became engaged, but the couple knew they were ready for the next step in their relationship. Bongiovi is “the first man I’ve ever loved and been in love with,” Brown tells VF. “We talked about our political views,” says the ‘Stranger Things’ star, “what kind of family we want to build, the kind of home we want to live in, the kind of relationship we’re looking for, the kind of careers we want. It’s such an important decision, and we wanted to make sure we were making the right one. I knew I was.” For VF’s March cover story, Brown discusses building a life with her husband on her Georgia farm, the end of ‘Stranger Things,’ and how “harsh” public scrutiny shaped her career choices. Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/gdeumNsG Story by Suzy Exposito Photograph by Sølve Sundsbø Styled by George Cortina

Saying goodbye to Eleven was particularly difficult for ‘Stranger Things’ star Millie Bobby Brown. The hit Netflix series took over much of her life during her adolescence, and Brown says that growing up in a bubble with her castmates limited her social development. They were schooled privately on set. They played games together between shoots. But then COVID isolated them even further. “I don’t have many friends, because of who I am,” she says. “I didn’t go to school, so I don’t have the best social skills when it comes to people my own age and friendships. I struggle with that quite a bit. I missed out on a few things. But I’m working through them.” In VF’s March cover story, Brown reflects on her tearful last day on set, how “harsh” treatment she received on social media as a child actor informed her self-image as an adult, and settling down with Jake Bongiovi. Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/gdeumNsG