Heroine #22

Sophie Thatcher—lover of all things surreal, twisted, and downright nightmarish—is photographed by Cass Bird in NYC. Thatcher catches up with co-star and fellow horror movie freak Elijah Wood to discuss her career, most recently as a dystopian, murderous lovebot in Companion, and her return to the dark woods of Yellowjackets. Diotima Everyone is obsessed with Diotima. Winner of last year’s CFDA American Womenswear Designer of the Year award, founder Rachel Scott reinterprets her Caribbean heritage through a contemporary, sensual design language. Scott is in conversation with friend of the brand and top model Alva Claire—the two discuss their grandmothers’ doilies, trips to Jamaica, and empowerment through fashion. Eileen Kelly Eileen Kelly’s podcast Going Mental is both viral and vital. Having experienced the internet at its most accepting—and its most abusive—Kelly uses her platform to destigmatize taboos and open up dialogue around sex, identity, and mental health. Sounds like a plot from an Ottessa Moshfegh novel—the award-winning author dials in to exchange experiences and views. Naomi Ackie Naomi Ackie stars in Bong Joon Ho’s hotly anticipated new sci-fi epic Mickey 17 alongside Robert Pattinson (and his many clones). In conversation for our cover story, Naomi and Robert chat about their intergalactic experience. ALSO IN THE ISSUE: Legendary American artist Sylvia Snowden reflects on her six-decade-long, singular career in a conversation with Hans Ulrich Obrist. Rising French filmmaker Suzanne Lindon looks back on her acclaimed debut, Spring Blossom, and previews her upcoming project, The Fence, co-written with the legendary Claire Denis. Plus, a portfolio of actors shaping Hollywood’s new generation—both on stage and screen—including Sam Nivola, Gabby Beans, Anna Lambe, Sam McCarthy, and Seth Lee.