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Each week “Just for Variety” columnist and Hollywood’s most recognizable red carpet correspondent Marc Malkin sits down with today’s biggest stars to talk film, television, pop culture and the latest news. Plus, go inside the pages of Variety as Marc highlights the issue’s most talked about stories.
Ethan Slater (“Wicked”)
“Wicked” star Ethan Slater details his Boq audition, transforming into a Munchkin and why he’s leaning on his therapist a little bit more these days. Plus, “Gladiator II” star Paul Mescal talks Glicked.
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31:2523/11/2024
Aaron Pierre (“Mufasa: The Lion King, ‘Rebel Ridge”)
Aaron Pierre details his ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ audition and talks about bulking up for “Rebel Ridge.”
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39:3921/11/2024
Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox opens up about possibly leaving U.S. after Donald Trump's win, plans to hoard estrogen and being 'so scared' for trans youth.
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01:07:0507/11/2024
Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal (“La Máquina”)
Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal talk about their new boxing series “La Máquina,” Botox and aging. Plus, “Queer” star Daniel Craig talks opens about his sex scene with Omar Apollo
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33:2010/10/2024
Lewis Pullman (“Salem’s Lot”)
Lewis Pullman talks about starring in the new film adaptation of Stephen King’s “Salem’s Lot,” his “Thunderbolts” audition and why he’d like to replace Joaquin Phoenix in Todd Hayne’s gay romance movie with Danny Ramirez. Plus, on the red carpet with Billy Magnussen at the premiere of the Hollywood satire, “The Franchise.”
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33:0605/10/2024
Zachary Quinto (“Brilliant Minds")
Zachary Quinto talks about his starring role as an eccentric doctor on the new NBC medical drama “Brilliant Minds” and why he thinks it will never be too late to play Spock again in another “Star Trek” movie. Plus, Will Ferrell and Harper Steele on the red carpet at the "Will & Harper" premiere.
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43:0124/09/2024
Cush Jumbo (“Origins”)
Cush Jumbo talks about her podcast hosting debut, “Origins,” landing Anna Wintour as her first guest and why she’s open to a “Good Wife” reunion with Julianna Margulies. Plus, on the red carpet with Nicole Kidman at “The Perfect Couple” premiere.
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35:1412/09/2024
Juliette Lewis (“The Thicket”)
Oscar nominee Juliette Lewis talks about playing a killer in “The Thicket” opposite Peter Dinklage, her exit from “Yellowjackets” after just two seasons and more.
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36:2303/09/2024
Carrie Coon (“The Gilded Age,” “His Three Daughters” and “The White Lotus”)
Emmy-nominated Carrie Coon talks potential “Gilded Age” musical episode and telling her costar Morgan Spector to “lean in” on being a zaddy, auditioning for “The White Lotus” and more. Plus, on the red carpet with Zoë Kravitz at the premiere of her directorial debut, “Blink Twice.”
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42:5222/08/2024
Sasha Velour (“Velour: A Drag Spectacular”)
"RuPaul's Drag Race" star Sasha Velour talks about her new autobiographical stage show, “Velour: A Drag Spectacular,” Lady Gaga, the future of “We’re Here,” and why she believes "troll" J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans views have made the “Harry Potter” author a “very dangerous presence.”
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35:3213/08/2024
Cole Escola (“Oh, Mary!”)
Cole Escola, the star and writer of New York theater’s hottest ticket, “Oh, Mary!,” talks about bringing the play to Broadway, who they’d like to replace them in the show as Mary Todd Lincoln (Titus Burgess! Pedro Pascal!) and why they’re not thinking about the Tonys…yet.
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38:1410/07/2024
Emma Roberts (“Space Cadet”)
Emma Roberts talks about her new comedy “Space Cadet,” defends “Madame Web” and opens up about “Quiet on Set” and her time as a child star on Nickelodeon. Plus, “Kill” star Lakshya on his mother’s reaction to the very violent action film.
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32:2105/07/2024
Alicia Vikander (“Firebrand”) and Austin Butler on the Red Carpet
Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander talks about working with an unrecognizable Jude Law in the King Henry VIII drama and her love of HGTV. Plus, Austin Butler on his motorcycle crash while filming “The Bikeriders.”
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28:3519/06/2024
Stephen Fry (“Treasure”) and Nicole Kidman on the Red Carpet
Stephen Fry on his new movie “Treasure, growing up gay in rural England and if he’ll be back as King James in “Red, White & Royal Blue 2.” Plus, on the red carpet with Nicole Kidman at the premiere of “A Family Affair.”
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33:1115/06/2024
Jon Bon Jovi (“Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story”)
Jon Bon Jovi looks back at his 40 years in music, opens up about his marriage and reveals the acting roles that got away. Plus, he weighs in on Taylor Swift as well as reality TV.
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44:0611/06/2024
Alex Edelman (“Alex Edelman: Just for Us”)
Comedian Alex Edelman talks about attending a meeting of white nationalists, his dreams of writing a musical and why his next one-man show could be about his sexuality.
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38:1506/06/2024
Ambika Mod (“One Day”)
“One Day” star Ambika Mod talks about her chemistry read with Leo Woodall, how Kim Kardashian made her realize what a hit the series had become and which “Ted Lasso” star has become an important mentor.
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32:0030/05/2024
Adria Arjona (“Hit Man,” “Andor”)
Adria Arjona talks “Hit Man” sex scenes with Glen Powell, the final season of “Andor” and being directed by Zoë Kravitz in the upcoming “Blink Twice” with Channing Tatum.
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35:1822/05/2024
Noah Jupe (“Franklin”)
Noah Jupe talks starring alongside Michael Douglas in “Franklin,” what it was like working with the new Superman, David Corenswet, in the upcoming “Lady in the Lake” and more.
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33:2223/04/2024
George MacKay (“Femme” and “La Bête”)
George MacKay talks about transforming into a violent thug in the queer thriller “Femme,” working with an intimacy coordinator for the film’s sex scenes and wanting to tackle an action movie.
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39:1906/04/2024
Nicholas Galitzine (“Mary & George” and “The Idea of You”)
Nicholas Galitzine talks about watching his “Mary & George” sex scenes with his parents, how Tom Cruise influenced his performance in “The Idea of You” opposite Anne Hathaway and what happened at his disastrous audition with Christopher Nolan for “Dunkirk.”
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58:4203/04/2024
Joey King (“We Were the Lucky Ones”)
Joey King talks about her new Holocaust survival drama series “We Were the Lucky Ones,” being directed by Taylor Swift in her “I Can See You” music video and working with her childhood “High School Musical” crush Zac Efron.
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35:5227/03/2024
Joe Locke (“Heartstopper,” “Sweeney Todd”)
Joe Locke talks about his Broadway debut in the “Sweeney Todd” revival and working with Kathryn Hahn and Patti LuPone in the upcoming “WandaVision” spinoff “Agatha: Darkhold Diaries.” Plus he teases “Heartstopper” Season 3!
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36:1921/02/2024
Zelda Williams (“Lisa Frankenstein”)
Director Zelda Williams talks about her feature film directorial debut, “Lisa Frankenstein,” why she doesn’t pay attention to the Oscars and more.
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37:1109/02/2024
Joel Kim Booster (“Chrissy & Dave Dine Out”)
“Fire Island” star Joel Kim Booster talks about hosting dinner parties on “Chrissy & Dave Dine Out,” why he’s getting picky about playing the “gay best friend” and if he’s ready to host a big awards show.
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25:2724/01/2024
Niecy Nash-Betts (“Origin”)
Niecy Nash-Betts talks "Scandal" and "The Holdovers" auditions, becoming a queer role model and why she thinks "Origin" deserves more awards recognition.
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25:0012/01/2024
Jeremy Allen White (“The Iron Claw”)
Jeremy Allen White talks about working with Zac Efron in “The Iron Claw,” getting ready to shoot Season 3 of “The Bear” and more.
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36:5523/12/2023
Morgan Spector (“The Gilded Age”)
Morgan Spector talks “The Gilded Age’s” lavish costumes, wanting to do a musical Christmas episode and the secret to maintaining his “immaculate” beard.
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31:1610/12/2023
Nicholas Galitzine (“Red, White & Royal Blue”)
Nicholas Galitzine opens up about his sex scenes with Taylor Zakhar Perez, playing a Harry Styles-like pop star opposite Anne Hathaway in “The Idea of You” and his thoughts about a “Purple Hearts” sequel.
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39:3711/08/2023
Adam Brody (“River Wild”)
Adam Brody talks about starring in “River Wild” with wife Leighton Meester, auditioning for “Guardians of the Galaxy” and binging “Jewish Matchmaker.”
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47:4602/08/2023
Jamie Lynn Spears (“Zoey 102” & “Sweet Magnolias”)
Jamie Lynn Spears talks Britney, auditioning for “Twilight” and protecting her kids from the Spears family “pain” and “scrutiny.”
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44:5919/07/2023
Ashley Graham (“Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge”) and Ben Platt & Noah Galvin (“Theater Camp”)
Supermodel Ashley Graham recalls Mattel making a Barbie in her likeness. Plus, she addresses that viral Oscars video with Hugh Grant. “Theater Camp” stars Ben Platt and Noah Galvin talk about their new performing arts camp mockumentary, their favorite -- and not so favorite -- Broadway musicals and more.
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58:1612/07/2023
Rose Byrne (“Physical”)
“Physical” star Rose Byrne is getting ready to say goodbye to her hit Apple TV+ series with the upcoming premiere of the third and final season of the show. But despite all of Byrne’s success in television and film, she admits she still could suffer from imposter syndrome.
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26:0821/06/2023
Haley Lu Richardson (“The White Lotus”)
“The White Lotus” star Haley Lu Richardson talks about working with Jennifer Coolidge, how she’d like to kill off Tanya’s husband Greg and what happened when she finally met her idol, Miley Cyrus.
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43:0514/06/2023
Ismael Cruz Córdova (“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”)
Ismael Cruz Córdova opens up about the on-set mental health therapist available to the cast and crew of “The Rings of Power,” the Marvel role that got away and more.
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39:4224/05/2023
Peppermint (“A Transparent Musical”)
Peppermint talks about starring in the new “Transparent” musical, legislative attacks on the LGBTQ community and why she hasn’t competed on “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars”...yet.
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28:0917/05/2023
Mark Consuelos
Mark Consuelos talks about replacing Ryan Seacrest and joining wife Kelly Ripa as co-host of ‘Live With Kelly and Mark,’ marriage counseling and if their kids have any plans to join them on the show.
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42:3512/04/2023
Dove Cameron (‘Schmigadoon!”)
Dove Cameron (“Schmigadoon!”) opens up about being queer, her mental health struggles and why she refuses to be shamed into secrecy. Plus, find out what happened when she decided to re-shoot her “Breakfast” music video.
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35:3805/04/2023
Dylan Mulvaney
TikTok star Dylan Mulvaney talks about celebrating her gender transition with her one-woman show, “Day 365 Live!,” coming out as trans to her family and her message for LGBTQ youth. Plus, she weighs in on the push for anti-trans legislation in the U.S.
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36:0709/03/2023
Bette Midler
Bette Midler talks about why she’d love to be on “The White Lotus,” her early days playing the Continental Baths and being honored by the Costume Designers Guild.
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31:0621/02/2023
Jay Shetty (“8 Rules of Love”) and Ben Aldridge (“Knock at the Cabin”)
Jay Shetty recalls officiating Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s wedding and also explains why he thinks “The Notebook” is an “unhealthy” depiction of love and romance. Then, “Knock at the Cabin” star Ben Aldridge talks about the new M. Night Shyamalan and remembers the moment he came out as gay.
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01:11:5401/02/2023
Alan Cumming (“The Traitors”) and Avan Jogia (“Door Mouse”)
Alan Cumming talks about his new gig as host of the U.S. version of “The Traitors” and returning to Los Angeles to host AARP’s Movies for Grownups Awards. Plus, Avan Jogia explains his thirst trap marketing ploy for his directorial debut, “Door Mouse.”
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42:2426/01/2023
Nathaniel Curtis (“The Witcher: Blood Origin”)
“The Witcher: Blood Origin” actor talks about playing a queer character in the new Netflix show, the “importance” of diversity in the fantasy world and why the cast nicknamed him “Fancy Gay Jesus.”
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31:1309/01/2023
Elizabeth Hurley (“Christmas in the Caribbean”)
Elizabeth Hurley talks about her new holiday movie, recalls wearing that iconic Versace gold safety pin dress almost 30 years ago and what she wants to play in a Marvel movie. Plus, she opens up about staying on good terms with her exes.
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24:3408/12/2022
Jim Parsons (“Spoiler Alert”) and Matt Rogers (“Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas?”)
Jim Parsons opens up about playing a man whose husband is dying of cancer in "Spoiler Alert,” and “Fire Island” star Matt Rogers talks Mariah Carey, “Titanic” and his new Showtime holiday special, "Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas?"
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01:01:1330/11/2022
Joe Jonas (“Devotion”)
Joe Jonas opens up about his mental health, possibly working with wife Sophia Turner, auditioning for “Spider-Man” and his new “Devotion” end credit song “Not Alone.”
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33:1523/11/2022
Russell Tovey (“American Horror Story: New York City”)
Russell Tovey talks about sex scenes in “AHS,” why he came out as gay so early in his career and what happened when he was told he should pin back his ears.
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57:1410/11/2022
Betty Gilpin ( “All the Women in My Brain: And Other Concerns")
Betty Gilpin talks about her new collection of essays, “All the Women in My Brain: And Other Concerns. She also opens up about her work on “GLOW” and “Nurse Jackie” and the upcoming “Mrs. Davis.” Plus, find out what she says when asked if she wants to play a superhero.
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42:2508/09/2022
Heidi Klum (“Making the Cut”) and John Boyega (“Breaking”)
Heidi Klum talks about the new season of “Making the Cut,” recalls meeting Anna Wintour for the first time and why she doesn’t appear in Hulu’s “Victoria’s Secret” docuseries. Plus, John Boyega on his new thriller “Breaking” and working alongside Viola Davis in the upcoming “The Woman King.”
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52:0724/08/2022
Diane Keaton (“Mack & Rita”)
Hollywood legend Diane Keaton talks about her Instagram fame, superhero movies and why we’ll never hear the album she recorded decades ago.
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23:4017/08/2022