The biggest stars of 2025 have gathered for Vanity Fair’s Hollywood Issue.
A dozen of the industry’s biggest names appeared in force on the 31st cover and gave insight into how they have become industry pioneers.
Zendaya, Nicole Kidman and Sydney Sweeney lead Hollywood royalty and show off their incredible style in designer outfits for the captivating photoshoot.
They join the likes of Glen Powell, Zoe Saldana, Dev Patel, Josh O’Connor, Danielle Deadwyler, Jonathan Bailey, Lisa, Ncuti Gatwa and Bill Skarsgard.
Photographed by Gordon Von Steiner and styled by George Cortina, the portfolio features stunning solo portraits and interviews with the stars.
The biggest stars of 2025 have gathered for the Hollywood edition of Vanity Fair (LR 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 low-cut purple suit, while Nicole Kidman stunned in a sky blue as they led Hollywood royalty alongside Glen, Zoe and Dev.
Zendaya, 28, has 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 failed. We were supposed to shoot, but a month before everything fell apart.
‘And then I got this script for Euphoria and it ended up being filmed instead. I thought, “Oh my God, thank God that movie fell apart!” But at that point we were like, “Holy shit.” There really was a reason for all of this. I try to follow my feelings.’
Zendaya won two Lead Actress Emmy Awards for her role as Rue in Euphoria and reprized her character in Dune in March.
The actress has also become one of the pioneers of the fashion industry.
With the help of her stylist Law Roach, the Hollywood star’s red carpet looks are almost as famous as the movies she stars in.
For the photoshoot, Zendaya showed off her bold sense of style as she went braless in a daring purple bodysuit before posing in a stunning pale pink ensemble and matching shoes by Alaïa, paired with Bulgari jewelry.
Sydney stunned in a black beaded dress as she posed alongside The Crown’s Josh O’Connor, Bridgerton’s Danielle and Jonathan.
Doctor Who star Lisa, 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), for which she won two Best Actress Emmy Awards for
The actress has also become one of the pioneers of the fashion industry. With the help of her stylist Law Roach, the star’s red carpet looks are iconic (pictured at the Dune premiere)
Elsewhere in the interview, Zendaya gave rare insight into her romance with Tom Holland, 28 (pictured when they first became a couple in 2021).
Elsewhere in the interview, Zendaya gave 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 is very talented and passionate about what he does. He always gives a thousand percent, even if he is absolutely exhausted. I really appreciate that about him. It feels pretty normal. That’s how we met. Literally, in a chemistry lecture.
Meanwhile, Nicole shows off her age-defying figure in a strapless black velvet Schiaparelli corset adorned with tassels.
The actress, 57, experienced a pivotal moment in her career with her daring film Babygirl, which followed the release of The Perfect Couple.
The actress stars in the erotic film alongside The Iron Claw star Harris Dickinson, 28, and won the Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival.
Meanwhile, Nicole, 57, experienced a pivotal moment in her career with her racy film Babygirl (pictured), which followed the release of The Perfect Couple.
In the film, Nicole plays a powerful married company boss who falls in love with a perverted young intern.
On why he took on the role, he said: “If it’s seen as a risk, I’ll take them.” And if they are bold risks, then I will take them.”
Nicole also expressed sadness that her late mother, Janelle, was unable to see her recent success.
She was forced to leave the Venice Film Festival in September, just hours before winning Best Actress for her role in Babygirl, after receiving news of her mother’s death at the age of 84.
She said: ‘His essence has pretty much been the driving force my entire life. I wish I could have seen this part. She was very excited to see Babygirl and she was also excited to see The Perfect Couple, but she couldn’t see either one.
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 flagship edition has been more or less timed around the Oscars.
“Think of this edition of Hollywood, with its new arrival date, as the beginning of a long and glorious red carpet, ranging from critical honors and the Golden Globes, to the guild awards and independent film , all the way to the industry’s biggest night (and, of course, the Vanity Fair Oscar party).’
The Hollywood edition of Vanity Fair will be on sale November 26.