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Vanity Fair's All-Male Hollywood Issue Sparks Controversy

11/18/2025

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Vanity Fair's 2025 Hollywood Issue, released November 18, 2025, features an all-male lineup including A$AP Rocky and Michael B. Jordan.
Mark Guiducci, Global Editorial Director at Vanity Fair, says the issue signals a shift toward a new generation of leading men who are more relatable and vulnerable.
The decision drew mixed reactions, with some praising the lineup and others criticizing the absence of women.

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Vanity Fair's 2025 Hollywood Issue, released November 18, 2025, features an all-male lineup including A$AP Rocky and Michael B. Jordan.
Mark Guiducci, Global Editorial Director at Vanity Fair, says the issue signals a shift toward a new generation of leading men who are more relatable and vulnerable.
The decision drew mixed reactions, with some praising the lineup and others criticizing the absence of women.