In early December, the 32nd annual Hollywood issue of Vanity Fair was published, notable for its all-male cover featuring A-list actors such as Jeremy Allen White and Michael B. Jordan. This publication came under the editorial leadership of Mark Guiducci, who had been appointed as the magazine's new editor in June. The cover choice sparked significant backlash and mixed reactions from readers and social media, questioning the omission of women amid ongoing discussions about gender inequality in Hollywood. The magazine, traditionally a checkpoint for rising stars, has previously alternated between all-male and all-female covers, yet the 2023 issue deliberately focused exclusively on male stars. Guiducci described this shift as a commentary on contemporary Hollywood, referencing a change in how men are perceived in film and questioning previous ideals surrounding masculinity. He argued that the new leading men are relatable and human, rather than the exaggerated ideals of past eras. The issue also featured interviews and content highlighting these male actors' personalities, although the absence of women was a contentious point among the magazine's readers. The decision to feature only men raised further questions about the role of gender representations in the industry, especially against the backdrop of heightened awareness of misogyny in the political climate following Donald Trump's presidency.