The biggest stars of 2025 have come together for Vanity Fair’s Hollywood issue, which has been released three months early.
A dozen of the biggest names in the industry spent two days in September shooting the 31st cover at Milk Studios in Los Angeles.
Zendaya, Nicole Kidman and Sydney Sweeney led the Hollywood royalty and showed off their incredible style in designer outfits.
They joined Glen Powell, who flew in from a set after only one hour’s sleep because starring on the front cover has ‚been on his bucket list‘, before flying out again.
Zoe Saldana, meanwhile, juggled a house renovation and the promo tour of her film Emilia Perez as she joined Dev Patel, Josh O’Connor, Danielle Deadwyler, Jonathan Bailey, Lisa, Ncuti Gatwa and Bill Skarsgard for the photoshoot.
Photographed by Gordon Von Steiner and styled by George Cortina, the huge production involved 24 trunks, 50 boxes, 30 rails of clothing, 200 pairs of shoes and four security guards for the expensive jewellery.
The biggest stars of 2025 have come together for Vanity Fair’s Hollywood issue (L-R Glen Powell, Zendaya, Nicole Kidman, Zoe Saldana, Dev Patel, Sydney Sweeney, Josh O’Connor, Danielle Deadwyler, Jonathan Bailey , Lisa, Ncuti Gatwa and Bill Skarsgard)
Zendaya wowed in a plunging purple suit while Nicole Kidman stunned in baby blue as they lead the Hollywood royalty alongside Glen, Zoe and Dev
Each star was interviewed by the publication, with Zendaya, 28, earning a top spot after she received critical acclaim for her roles in Dune, Spider-Man and Euphoria.
But the actress said there were times when her Hollywood career didn’t go as planned.
She said: ‚I remember many years ago, there was a project I was working on that fell through. We were supposed to shoot, and then a month before, it fell apart.
‚And then I got this script for Euphoria and that ended up shooting in its slot. I was like, „Oh my God, thank God that movie fell apart!“ But at the time we were like, „S**t.“ There was really a reason for all of it. I try to go with my feelings.‘
Zendaya won two leading actress Emmys for her role as Rue in Euphoria and in March reprised her character in Dune.
The actress has also become one of the front runners in the fashion industry.
With the help of her stylist Law Roach, the Hollywood starlet’s red carpet looks are almost as famous as the films she stars in.
For the photoshoot, Zendaya showed off her bold sense of style as she went braless in a bold purple suit before posing in a stunning pale pink co-ord and matching shoes by Alaïa, teamed with Bulgari jewellery.
Sydney dazzled in a black beaded dress as she posed alongside The Crown’s Josh O’Connor, Danielle and Bridgerton’s Jonathan
Lisa, Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa and Bill Skarsgard made it to the exclusive list of Hollywood’s biggest stars to watch
Zendaya, 28, has received critical acclaim for her roles in Dune, Spider-Man and Euphoria (pictured) in which she has won two Best Actress Emmys for
The actress has also become one of the front runners in the fashion industry. With the help of her stylist Law Roach, the starlet’s red carpet looks are iconic (pictured at Dune premiere)
Elsewhere in the interview, Zendaya gave a rare insight into her romance with Tom Holland, 28 (pictured when they first became a couple in 2021)
Elsewhere in the interview, Zendaya gave a rare insight into her romance with Tom Holland, 28.
The couple began dating in 2021 after meeting on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016.
She said: ‚I love working with him. He’s so talented, and so passionate about what he does. He always gives things one thousand percent, even if he’s absolutely worn down. I really appreciate that about him. It feels pretty normal. That’s how we met. Literally, at a chemistry read.‘
Nicole, meanwhile, shows off her age-defying figure in a strapless black velvet Schiaparelli corset which is adorned with tassels.
The actress, 57, has embraced a pivotal moment in her career with her racy film Babygirl, which followed the release of The Perfect Couple.
The actress stars in the erotic movie opposite The Iron Claw star Harris Dickinson, 28 and won Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival.
Nicole, 57, meanwhile has embraced a pivotal moment in her career with her racy film Babygirl (pictured), which followed the release of The Perfect Couple
The film sees Nicole play a high-powered married company boss who falls for a kinky young intern.
Of why she took on the role, she said: ‚If it’s seen as a risk, I’ll take these risks. And if they’re bold risks, then I’ll take those risks‘.
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Nicole also expressed her sadness her late mother, Janelle, couldn’t see her recent success.
She was forced to leave Venice Film Festival in September just hours before her Best Actress win for her role in Babygirl after getting the news of her mother’s death at the age of 84.
She said: ‚Her essence has been pretty much the driving force through my whole life. I wish she could have seen this part of it. She was very excited to see Babygirl and she was excited to see The Perfect Couple too, but she didn’t get to see either of those.‘
Sydney, 27, launched her own production company after starring in Euphoria, for which she earned an Emmy nomination.
She spoke of embracing the Glen Powell romance rumours for Anyone But You, which was released last year, to help promote the film.
A few months ago, Glen admitted he and Sydney ‚leaned into‘ their romance rumors in order to drum up hype for the romantic comedy.
In the run-up to the movie’s release, Glen and Sydney were hounded by speculation that they had indulged in an on-set affair.
The conjecture carried a whiff of scandal because at that time, Sydney was already engaged to her longtime love Jonathan Davino.
She said: ‚I don’t know if we necessarily were planning on ever talking about the strategy behind any of it. We just had very specific questions and when you say no to a question, people think that you’re a b***h, so.‘
Inside the magazine, Sydney also candidly discussed her true feelings about the nude scenes she has performed in onscreen.
‚I am always very supportive of nudity, of sexual scenes, if the story of the character warrants it,‘ she proudly declared.
The subject arose because of her upcoming Ron Howard survival thriller Eden, in which her co-star Jude Law flashes the flesh on camera.
‚For Jude’s character, it was such a powerful move for him to do, so I wanted to cheer for that,‘ Sydney said warmly. ‚Whether it’s men or women, if it’s for the character it’s for the character, and it tells a story.‘
Sydney, who made the top 12 with Glen, said they leant into the romance rumours to promote their film Anyone But You
Editor in chief Radhika Jones said of the exclusive issue: ‚Surprise! It’s the Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue, a few months earlier than you expected! For 30 years, our tentpole issue has been timed more or less to the Oscars.
‚Think of this Hollywood Issue, with its new arrival date, as the beginning of a long and glorious red carpet, winding from the critics‘ honours and Golden Globes, through the guild and independent film awards, all the way to the industry’s biggest night (and, of course, the Vanity Fair Oscar Party).‘
Vanity Fair’s Hollywood issue is on newsstands November 26.
