she’s electra
Why 2023 Was a Revival Year for Carmen Electra
Nearly three decades after her star turn on MTV, a role on Baywatch, and several stints as a Playboy cover girl, Electra appeals to a new generation.
By Beatrice Hazlehurst
ROYALS
Royal Family News: King Charles Heads to Dubai, Queen Camilla Attends the Rifles Awards
See the latest photos of Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton, and Prince William.
Traveling Mercies
Taylor Swift Gears up for Chiefs Game After Week of Jabs from Commentators, Author
Taylor Swift's latest critic is bestselling author Anne Lamott, but the writer doesn't seem to blame her for the Chiefs' latest losses.
By Eve Batey
Life on the D-List
Kathy Griffin Files for Divorce From Husband Randy Bick Ahead of Fourth Anniversary
This is the second time the couple have parted ways.
By Eve Batey
KILLER HEAT
Taylor Swift Fan Died After Brazil Concert Due to Excessive Heat
Ana Clara Benevides, 23, passed out during a Swift show in Rio, after fans were barred from bringing water to the stadium.
By Eve Batey
MEMORIAM
Parasite Star Lee Sun-kyun Found Dead in Car
The South Korean “Dr. Brain” star, who was questioned by police over allegations of drug use, said he was the target of a blackmail plot.
By Eve Batey
Naughty Or Nice?
“Distraction”: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Romance Blamed After Kansas City Chiefs Lose Again
Santa brought the Las Vegas Raiders a win against the Kansas City Chiefs, a loss that some commentators are placing on Taylor Swift's shoulders.
By Eve Batey
Family Ties
Sarah Ferguson Surprises With Royal Christmas Appearance
After decades away, Fergie returned to escort her disgraced ex-husband, Prince Andrew, into Sandringham Church.
By Eve Batey
Air Rage
George Santos and the Airing of Grievances—Especially the TSA
The ousted congressman has been brought to his breaking point by holiday air travel.
By Eve Batey
Chiefs Kingdom Finds Its Queen
Taylor Swift is “Part of the Team,” Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Confirms
Patrick Mahomes says some Chiefs razzed Travis Kelce when he started dating the singer, but that's all over now.
By Eve Batey
Hazzard-ous Remarks
Dukes of Hazzard Star John Schneider Could Face Secret Service Probe for Threat Against President Biden
The former “Masked Singer” took to X, formerly Twitter, to post that the commander-in-chief and his son Hunter “should be publicly hung.”
By Eve Batey
it's a joint gift
Anderson Cooper’s Son Has a Very Practical, Very Bizarre Christmas Wish
Santa is making a list and checking it twice, because wow, that’s a weird thing to ask for.
By Kase Wickman
In 2023, Meghan Markle Got Her Shoulders Back
This year, the duchess was still in the headlines for her relationship with the royal family, but through a series of high-profile events, she showed off a style all her own.
By Erin Vanderhoof
Royals
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco Welcome Children to Palace Christmas Party
The tradition dates back to the 1960s.
By Kase Wickman
Royals
Prince William’s Embarrassing Nickname Revealed by Mike Tindall
What’s in a name? A single beer, apparently.
By Kase Wickman
Year in Review
2023 in Photographs
This year, Vanity Fair’s photographers captured the people and the moments that made this year unforgettable.
By Vanity Fair Photo Department
Royals
Meghan Markle Returns to Acting Roots with Cameo in Coffee Ad
The Duchess of Sussex appeared in a video for her favorite wellness latte company.
By Kase Wickman
Bridal Barbie
Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach Are Legally Married
They liked it, they put a ring on it, they signed a paper.
By Kase Wickman
swift reactions
Travis Kelce, Despite “Trying to Keep It Cool,” Can’t Help Gushing About “Amazing” Taylor Swift
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end only had ears for cheers for Swift at Sunday’s game against the Patriots.
By Kase Wickman
music
Tate McRae Is Growing Up
As a child, McRae uploaded videos of herself singing and dancing to YouTube, now the 20-year-old pop sensation is coming into her own.
By Daniela Tijerina
year in review
The Most Read Vanity Fair Stories of 2023
Real Housewives and Lost, the Murdochs, Brad and Angelina, Gisele, a grifting rabbi, and more of the stories that most captivated readers this year.
By Matthew Lynch
Royals
Queen Camilla Is Starting a Book Podcast and Continuing Her Literary Festival
On January 8, the royal’s charity The Queen’s Reading Room will release the first episode of a new podcast, in advance of its second annual festival at Hampton Court Plaza in June.
By Erin Vanderhoof