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Vivian Manning-Schaffel

Journalist. Essayist. Editor. Rumpshaker.

May 29, 2025

Penn Badgley Says You Had to End This Way: “Killing Joe Off Wouldn’t Have Been Right”

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Vanity Fair


The actor breaks down his hit show’s final season, his “big dad energy,” and why this is probably the end of the road for Joe Goldberg: “Nobody wants a dickless Joe, do they?”

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TAGS: Interview, Celebrity


March 14, 2025

White Lotus Star Aimee Lou Wood’s Teeth Aren’t Just Charming—They’re Inspiring

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Vanity Fair


In an industry where uncannily perfect veneers have become the norm, Wood’s and her costar Charlotte Le Bon’s natural smiles are a revelation.

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TAGS: Celebrity, Beauty, Women


February 14, 2025

Rupert Everett on Why He Started Writing, Being Dazzled by Julie Andrews, and What He Thinks of the Kardashians

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Vanity Fair


In advance of his new collection of short stories, The American No, Everett opens up about finding the humor in rejection, the Oscar-nominated film that makes him want to “take a Valium” and more.

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TAGS: Author Interview, Celebrity


February 14, 2025

Who Is Funnier Than the Women of SNL?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Dame


Here are 16 sketches that remind us that the women on the show are some of the most provocative, creative talents, with sketches and characters that have shaped the public opinion on some of our nation’s most pressing issues.

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TAGS: Humor, Celebrity, Culture, Women


June 7, 2024

With His First Documentary, Andrew McCarthy Takes Back the 'Brat Pack' Narrative

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Cultured Mag


The multi-hyphenate star revisits the hype and hysteria of the ‘80s moniker that has followed him until now—with a little help from his friends.

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TAGS: Celebrity, Journalism


January 5, 2024

How Dan Levy Found Catharsis Making His Latest Feature Film, 'Good Grief'

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


The multi-hyphenate talks to Shondaland his new project, what adult friendship means to him, and the film that made him want to make films.

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TAGS: Interview, Celebrity


November 23, 2023

Liz Phair Remembers It All

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in The Cut


Liz Phair Remembers It All. The Gen-X rocker looks back on three decades of being an “It” girl.

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TAGS: Music, Celebrity


November 15, 2023

Symone Keeps It in the Chosen Family

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


On “Avalon TV,” Symone (née Reggie Gavin) and the House of Avalon flex impeccable style and talent along with a wicked sense of humor.

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TAGS: Interview, LGBTQIA, Celebrity


November 6, 2023

Nicole Ari Parker’s Return to Theater

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


As the matriarch of “The Refuge Plays,” the actress takes the stage for the first time in 10 years.

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TAGS: Interview, Theater, Celebrity


September 28, 2023

Kara Young’s Broadway Victory Lap

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


Her starring role in “Purlie Victorious” seals Young’s fate as a proud New Yorker and Broadway baby.

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TAGS: Theater, Interview, Celebrity


September 19, 2023

Leslie Jones Holds Nothing Back in Her New Memoir

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


The hilarious comedian’s memoir is an inspirational story of resilience and reckoning.

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TAGS: Author Interview, Humor, Celebrity


August 18, 2023

Craig Robinson Goes In For The Kill

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


The hilarious actor-comedian talks with Shondaland about making season two of “Killing It,” his musical aspirations, and his comedic inspirations.

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TAGS: Interview, Celebrity


July 26, 2023

Stephanie Beatriz Has Drive

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


In “Twisted Metal,” the “Encanto” star embraces her super anti-hero.

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TAGS: Interview, Celebrity


June 1, 2023

Samantha Bee Has Choice Words for Us

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


With the launch of a new podcast, “Choice Words,” Samantha Bee lends us her much-needed voice yet again.

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TAGS: Interview, Celebrity


May 26, 2023

Patricia Arquette Goes High

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


The award-winning actor talks to Shondaland about “High Desert,” her irreverent new comedy, and how things have changed since she was an up-and-coming actor.

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TAGS: Interview, Celebrity


May 17, 2023

The ‘Queer Eye’ Fab Five Dish About Season 7 in New Orleans

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


Bobby, Jonathan, Antoni, Karamo, and Tan talk to Shondaland about the heroes they met in the Big Easy.

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TAGS: Interview, LGBTQIA, Celebrity


April 17, 2023

Molly Ringwald Finds the Right Words

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


The actor and writer talks to Shondaland about translating “My Cousin Maria Schneider,” Vanessa Schneider’s reverent book of essays, from French to English, and what she’s up to next.

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TAGS: Author Interview, Celebrity


April 14, 2023

Merritt Wever Learns the Hard Way — and She’s Okay With That

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


The versatile Emmy winner speaks with Shondaland about what went into playing Frankie in “Tiny Beautiful Things” and her process as an actor.

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TAGS: Interview, Celebrity


April 6, 2023

For Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key, ‘Schmigadoon!’ Season 2 Was “All Hands on Deck”

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


The two comedic powerhouses talk to Shondaland about singing and dancing their way into a new season of the Apple TV+ hit.

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TAGS: Interview, Celebrity


February 23, 2023

Jane Lynch Keeps the Party Going

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


Lynch talks to Shondaland about what it was like to return to “Party Down,” the moment she almost broke into laughter, and the surprising kind of role she’d like to take on next.

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TAGS: Interview, Celebrity


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