Best of 2022

Last Girlboss Standing

The unvarnished story of Glossier CEO Emily Weiss’s rise — and why she’s so resilient.

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Paul Mescal, Man Of Mystery

The internet's favorite brooding young man would rather be misunderstood than overshare.

Written by Samantha Leach
Photographs by Heather Hazzan
Style

At 28, Iman Refused To Settle For Less Than What She Deserved

The style icon reflects on the ’80s and what has changed.

By Dominique Norman
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At 28, Melanie C Was Falling In Love & Reclaiming Her Confidence

The Spice Girl on the importance of self-worth, surviving damaging stereotypes, and her journey to recovery.

By Olivia-Anne Cleary
Style

At 28, Naomi Campbell “Didn’t Think About Money”

The supermodel reflects on the dinners and designers that buoyed her late 20s.

By Brianna Kovan
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At 28, Hilary Swank Was Prepping For 'Million Dollar Baby' & Hanging With Her Parrot

The Alaska Daily star opens up about her regrets and finding success so young.

By Samantha Leach
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At 28, Lea Salonga Faced A “Rude Awakening”

The Broadway hotshot and two-time Disney princess opens up about her late 20s.

By Alyssa Lapid
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At 28, Dr. Ruth Was Dancing The Conga & Working For $1 An Hour

The sex therapist known for her frank discussions of everything from blow jobs to female pleasure is surprisingly demure when it comes to her own sexual experiences.

By Samantha Leach
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At 28, Sharon Horgan Was Hoping To See Damon Albarn At The Pub

The writer and star of Bad Sisters was living a life of perhaps too much leisure.

By Samantha Rollins
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At 28, Roxanne Assoulin Was Managing Motherhood & A Jewelry Business

“I’ve had 15 minutes of fame a bunch of times.”

By Dominique Norman
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At 28, Tisha Campbell Was Newly Married & Dancing Through A Career Pivot

The Uncoupled star says she’s more of a “badass bitch” today than she ever was in her 20s.

By Grace Wehniainen
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At 28, Lesley Manville Was Acting, Picketing, & Singing Kate Bush Songs

The 'Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris' actor on finding her voice and becoming 'The Crown's Princess Margaret.

By Olivia-Anne Cleary
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At 28, Emma Thompson Was Already A Star — But Unhappy In Love, Actually

The 'Good Luck To You, Leo Grande' actor on sex positivity, body dysmorphia, & more.

By Olivia-Anne Cleary
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At 28, Vera Wang Worked At 'Vogue' & Partied At Studio 54

"There was nothing ever like it, before or after."

By Allie Fasanella
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At 28, Rachel Dratch Was Mingling With Steve Carell & Inhaling Secondhand Smoke

As part of the storied Second City improv troupe in Chicago, Dratch got a crash course in comedy from the future 'Office' star.

By Samantha Leach
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At 28, Amanda de Cadenet Was Motorbiking With Keanu Reeves

As the host of Victoria’s Secret’s new podcast, the multihyphenate is leaning on a lifetime of prep work.

By Haley Swanson
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At 28, Parker Posey Swing Danced With Liev Schreiber & Ate 4 A.M. Bodega Sandwiches

Time magazine dubbed her "Queen of the Indies" — and Posey was living life to the fullest.

By Samantha Rollins
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At 28, Minnie Driver’s Personal Life Was “Falling Apart”

After her 'Good Will Hunting' experience, the actor turned down an iconic rom-com role.

By Kate Dwyer
Charlie Puth Is Horny On Main

On his retooled third album — and his delightfully weird TikTok — Charlie Puth is letting it all hang out.

The United States Of Abortion

A no-nonsense guide to reproductive rights in 2023.

by Bustle Editors
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TV & Movies

Quinta Brunson, Star Student

Quinta Brunson’s show Abbott Elementary could appear to be an overnight success. But she’s spent years doing her homework.

Kendall Bessent
Beauty Detail

The $11 Lipstick Camila Cabello Wears Every Single Day

The star speaks candidly on what it means to be a L'Oréal Paris Changemaker.

By Olivia Rose Rushing
Beauty Detail

Paris Hilton Reveals Exactly How She Keeps Her Skin So Snatched

The beauty mogul shares her very high-tech skin care routine.

By Rachel Lapidos
Beauty Detail

How Quinta Brunson Is Getting Into "Go Mode" For The 2022 Emmys

The Abbott Elementary star chats all things beauty with Bustle.

By Audrey Noble
Beauty Detail

The $6 Drugstore Beauty Product Taraji P. Henson Uses Every Single Day

Plus, how she's turned her bathroom into a spa sanctuary.

By Danielle Sinay
Beauty Detail

The $6 Shower Essential That Julianne Hough Loves

The star talks Broadway, wellness secrets, and the story of how Law & Order’s Mariska Hargitay helped her discover her signature fragrance.

By Olivia Rose Rushing
Beauty Detail

How Princess Nokia Is Changing The Convo Around Pubic Hair

The rapper shares her newest song with Bustle and talks about partnering with Gillete Venus.

By Audrey Noble
Beauty Detail

Lily Collins Swears By This Product For Perfectly Air-Dried Hair

Plus, her $10 chapped lip cure.

By Keely Weiss
Beauty Detail

The $40 Skin Care Device That Emma Roberts Uses Nonstop

Plus, the actor’s other favorite beauty products.

By Audrey Noble
Beauty Detail

Madelaine Petsch's Beauty Routine Is All About Carving Out "Me-Time"

The actor shares her self-care secrets.

By Olivia Rose Rushing
Beauty Detail

Miss Fame On The One ’90s Beauty Trend They're Sticking With

The makeup artist and drag queen shares their beauty secrets.

By Danielle Sinay
Beauty Detail

The Holy-Grail Foundation Sydney Sweeney Discovered On The Set Of 'Euphoria'

Plus, all of her best beauty hacks.

By Audrey Noble
Beauty Detail

The Skin-Plumping Sheet Mask That Keeps Adut Akech Glowing

The model shares her must-have beauty products.

By Kui Mwai
Beauty Detail

The Unexpected Product Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Swears By To Banish Acne

The supermodel shares her skin care staples.

By Rachel Lapidos
Beauty Detail

Bebe Rexha On Skin Care, Scents, & Her Y2K-Inspired Hit 'I'm Good'

The singer shares her self-care MVPs.

By Olivia Rose Rushing
Bustle Book Club

Lorde Has Gotten Jessica Knoll Through Years Of Working On 'Luckiest Girl Alive'

The author listened to the album on repeat while writing the novel, which inspired Netflix’s new film.

By Samantha Leach
Bustle Book Club

Candice Carty-Williams Dives Into Her “Daddy Issues”

In People Person, Carty-Williams writes about a family much like her own.

By Samantha Leach
Bustle Book Club

Candice Brathwaite Is Over Using Her Own Life For Material

“To have to keep rehashing those stories or dig for that kind of material, I’m very much on a break from that.”

By Shahed Ezaydi
Bustle Book Club

Why Ada Calhoun Scrapped Her Book About An Artist To Write About Her Father

“The second I stopped trying to force the book to be something it just didn't want to be, that was when the world kind of opened up.”

By Samantha Leach
Bustle Book Club

Sloane Crosley Wrote Her “Funny” Book. Next Comes The “Depressed One.”

The author is releasing a pair of very different tomes.

By Samantha Leach
Bustle Book Club

Selma Blair Wrote Through The Pain

Penning her memoir was strenuous, both physically and emotionally.

By Samantha Leach
Bustle Book Club

When The Writing Gets Tough, Ocean Vuong Lies Down

The author of 'On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous' and 'Time Is a Mother' believes in taking breaks.

By Samantha Leach
Bustle Book Club

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Doesn’t Suffer For Her Art

“Writing is the love of my life.”

By Samantha Leach
Bustle Book Club

Tara Westover Once Blackmailed Herself To Write. Not Anymore.

The author of 'Educated' is “trying to have more faith in the process.”

By Samantha Leach
Bustle Book Club

'Station Eleven' Author Emily St. John Mendel Weighs In On The Show's Changes

The writer was lauded for “predicting” the pandemic. Now, she’s expanding her fictional horizons.

By Samantha Leach

Entertainment

How Reality TV Stars Conquered Your Bookshelves

Celebrities known for sharing it all on camera have found another way to shape the narrative. (Actual writing not required.)

by Anna Peele
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Please Respect Mia Khalifa’s Rebrand

On TikTok, the woman briefly known as Pornhub’s No. 1 performer is amassing a more supportive, more female fan base. Creeps and jerks will be blocked.

Daniel Prakopcyk

Politics

For Gisele Fetterman, John’s Healing Is A “Triumph”

Ahead of the midterms, she opens up about Pennsylvania’s Senate race, her husband’s recovery, and teachable moments.

by Sara Stewart
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At 14, Pauline Chalamet Fell In Love & Danced ‘The Nutcracker’

The Sex Lives of College Girls star kept a password-protected Microsoft Word journal — and yes, it was angsty.

By Grace Wehniainen
14

At 14, Jurnee Smollett Was Taking Meetings With Missy Elliot & Lauryn Hill

The actor almost had a music career, too.

By Chloe Joe
14

At 14, Ana Fabrega Had A Huge Crush On An 'ANTM' Contestant

The co-showrunner and star of HBO’s Los Espookys didn’t even have comedy on her radar.

By Ivana Rihter
14

At 14, Myha'la Herrold Was Singing In Her School’s Christian Rock Band

The Industry star insists she was still very “anti-establishment.”

By Samantha Leach
14

At 14, Brie Larson Had A Small Role In Your Favorite Aughts Rom-Com

But her teenage years weren’t all razzle-dazzle, she tells Bustle.

By Iman Hariri-Kia
14

At 14, Tatiana Maslany Was Obsessing Over Tamagotchis & The Spice Girls

The She-Hulk star reflects on her teen style, early acting days, and more.

By Gabrielle Bondi
14

At 14, Rachel Sennott Had A Sexual Awakening While Reading 'Twilight'

The Bodies Bodies Bodies star was very, very Team Jacob.

By Samantha Leach
14

At 14, D'Arcy Carden Was Sneaking Out To Parties & Crying Over Kurt Cobain

The star of A League of Their Own recalls her obsessive grunge phase.

By Ivana Rihter
14

At 14, Melissa Barrera Was Planning Her Quinceañera & Falling In Love With Musical Theater

The ‘Keep Breathing’ star recalls her favorite soundtracks, the scents of Bath & Body Works hand sanitizer, and more from her teen years.

By Gabrielle Bondi
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At 14, Bryce Dallas Howard Was Being Grounded From Set

“On paper, I seemed like a really sweet girl who was not very intellectually impressive.”

By Olivia-Anne Cleary
14

At 14, Jenny Han Wrote Rom-Coms About Her Friends & Fan Mail To Leo DiCaprio

The author of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' and the 'To All The Boys' books started writing romances early.

By Alyssa Lapid
14

At 14, Kate Berlant Had A Wheelie Backpack & One Line In 'Lizzie McGuire'

For the actor and comedian, being able to make her friends laugh was like being “in heaven.”

By Samantha Rollins
14

At 14, Vanessa Bayer Was Bad At Sports & Lusting Over Jared Leto

“No one really knew me as being funny until I was in college,” the former SNL star says.

By Samantha Rollins
14

Kiernan Shipka On Playing Mad Men's Sally Draper & Her Life At Age 14

"I would say I was, emotionally, a little cracked open."

By Morgan Leigh Davies
14

At 14, Rose Matafeo Got Kicked Off A Franz Ferdinand Forum

The 'Starstruck' creator, writer, and star knows what it’s like to crush on a celebrity.

By Samantha Rollins
14

At 14, 'Turning Red' Director Domee Shi Was Sketching Draco Malfoy Fan Art

Like many 14-year-olds, the director was “totally oblivious to real life boys and completely obsessed with fictional boys.”

By Grace Wehniainen

Celebrity

2022 Pride Yearbook

Bustle’s Class of 2022 LGBTQ+ celebs, who each picked a superlative, tell us what they want to say to transgender students everywhere to uplift them.

by Bustle Editors
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Chill Chat

The Unexpected Thing That Finally Got Chelsea Handler Into Meditation

The author and comedian shares all of her wellness habits.

By Rachel Lapidos
Chill Chat

Megan Rapinoe's Relaxation Hack Is Super Dreamy

The soccer player talks about her partnership with Victoria's Secret.

By Carolyn Steber
Chill Chat

Isa Guha Is Taking The Lead

The former England cricketer chats women's Test Match history, Take Her Lead, and finding time to breathe.

By Charlie Mock
Chill Chat

Why Celeb Fitness Trainer Megan Roup Is All About The "Mini-Workout"

“I’m constantly talking about ‘committing to less so you can show up more’ when it comes to fitness.”

By Carolyn Steber
Chill Chat

Jennifer Aniston Can’t Get Enough Of Pilates Right Now

Plus, how she separates work and play.

By Alexis Morillo
Chill Chat

Lance Bass Says This Workout Machine Has Changed His Life

The singer shares the wellness routine that he can’t go without.

By Kaitlyn Wylde
Chill Chat

Mandy Moore On The Out-There Wellness Treatment She's Obsessed With

The actor-slash-singer chats about self-care, fitness, and smoothies.

By Rachel Lapidos
Chill Chat

Brooke Shields Has An Equally Relaxing Alternative To Meditation

The actor and model shares her wellness routine.

By Erin Stovall
Chill Chat

Alicia Silverstone Thinks Cher Horowitz Would Be Vegan Today

The actor opens up about her self-care practices and wellness routine.

By Danielle Sinay
Chill Chat

How Eva Longoria Stays Focused During Meditation

Plus, her genius advice for beating burnout.

By Princess Gabbara
Chill Chat

Bonnie Wright Swears By This Free De-Stressing Practice

“Go gently.”

By Jessica Morgan
Chill Chat

Shaughna Phillips’ Oddly Satisfying Wellness Ritual Is A Must-Try

And it involves a wet wipe and a small makeup brush.

By Nola Ojomu
Chill Chat

Kate Hudson On The Wellness Practice That Keeps Her Happy

The star shares her health essentials and favorite workouts.

By Rachel Lapidos
Chill Chat

The Funny Way Nicole Ari Parker Stayed Healthy While Filming 'AJLT'

The star shares her heart-healthy wellness tips.

By Carolyn Steber
Olympics

Lindsey Vonn Shares Her Post-Ski Recovery Routine

And the recovery regimen she swears by.

By Carolyn Steber
Chill Chat

Bella Hadid Shares The Grounding Wellness Practice That Helps Her Anxiety

The supermodel shares her self-care rituals.

By Rachel Lapidos
Sexual Wellness Awards

The year’s very best toys, serums, oils, personal care products, and more.

Relationships

I Love My Best Friend; We Hook Up, But He Doesn't Love Me Back

Worst of all, he just started dating someone else.

By Sophia Benoit
Relationships

How Long Should I Wait For My Married Boyfriend To Leave His Wife?

You are giving up everything for a man who won’t risk anything for you.

By Sophia Benoit
Sex

Help! My Boyfriend Won't Tell Me Why He Stopped Going Down On Me

Is it because I sometimes squirt during sex or pee when I sneeze?

By Sophia Benoit
Life

I’m 33, Single, & Worried I’ll Never Find Love — Help!

Trust that romance will come your way.

By Sophia Benoit
It's A Pleasure

Help! I'm Not Getting Any Attention On Dating Apps. What Can I Do?

Accept that you can’t do it all.

By Sophia Benoit
It's A Pleasure

Help! I Love My Boyfriend, But I’m Struggling To See A Future With Him

You’re not evil for having needs in a relationship that your partner cannot meet.

By Sophia Benoit
It's A Pleasure

I'm Insecure About My Partner's Past Relationships. How Can I Get Over It?

OK, so you get envious sometimes — so what!

By Sophia Benoit
It's A Pleasure

How Do You Know When It's Time To End A Relationship?

Commitment from someone you don’t actually fit with will never make you feel full.

By Sophia Benoit
It's A Pleasure

Can I Explore My Bisexuality Without Ruining My Relationship?

The number of Reddit threads on this will surely let you know you’re not alone.

By Sophia Benoit
It's A Pleasure

Is It Bad That I'm Not Interested In Sex Or Dating Right Now?

Not doing something you don’t want to do isn’t missing out.

By Sophia Benoit
It's A Pleasure

How Do I Deal With Both ED & Premature Ejaculation?

It’s just plain annoying when your body doesn’t work the way you want it to.

By Sophia Benoit
It's A Pleasure

I Never Orgasm During Sex. What Can I Do?

This can be a fun endeavor.

By Sophia Benoit
It's A Pleasure

Help! I’m Still Stuck On My Narcissistic Ex!

Time does a lot of the work for you.

By Sophia Benoit
It's A Pleasure

I Want To See My Long-Distance Partner More Often. Am I Being Needy?

The key to expectations is communicating them to your partner.

By Sophia Benoit
It's A Pleasure

Is It Worth It To Stay Together Before My Partner Moves Away?

There’s no way out of this without heartbreak.

By Sophia Benoit
It's A Pleasure

Help! My Partner Won’t Stop Talking To His Ex

In a healthy relationship, you don’t have to ask the other person to be good.

By Sophia Benoit
Bustle Mixtape

Betty Who Wants To Make Out With Her Girlfriends & Haunt Kesha

The pop sensation discusses her new album, which celebrity she wants at her funeral, and who she’d leave her husband for.

By Jake Viswanath
Bustle Mixtape

Tove Lo Is Still Crying On The Dance Floor

The Swedish singer-songwriter talks to Bustle ahead of Dirt Femme’s release.

By Ivana Rihter
Entertainment

Craig David Is Still Slicker Than Your Average

The singer on his era-defining Born To Do It record, chart battles with Beyoncé, and his new album 22.

By Olivia-Anne Cleary
Bustle Mixtape

Fletcher Is Really “That B*tch” On ‘Girl Of My Dreams’

The queer singer discusses her new album, her Taylor Swift encounter, and her Britney Spears HitClips.

By Jake Viswanath
Bustle Mixtape

'School Of Rock' Changed Joe Keery's Life Forever

The 2003 film’s joyful take on learning to play music inspired the Stranger Things star to pick up instruments and make music as Djo.

By Alyssa Lapid
Bustle Mixtape

Ramin Djawadi Is Living Out His Dreams

The film & TV composer reflects on his inspirations, culture, and Game of Thrones.

By Rebecca Long
Bustle Mixtape

Ellie Goulding Isn't Holding Back Anymore

The “Easy Lover” singer opens up about battling impostor syndrome, going viral on TikTok, and wanting her son to be proud of her.

By Margaret Farrell
Bustle Mixtape

Even If She Tried, Beth Ditto Couldn’t Stay Away From Music

The Gossip frontwoman has been surrounded by melodies for as long as she can remember.

By Ivana Rihter
Bustle Mixtape

Lauv Is No Stranger To Taylor Swift, Drake, Ed Sheeran, & Fame

Lauv, who just dropped his confessional All 4 Nothing album, tells Bustle about his celebrity encounters.

By Alyssa Lapid
Bustle Mixtape

Regina Spektor Loves Kate Bush As Much As You Do

After a years-long hiatus, Spektor has returned with 'Home, before and after.'

By Ivana Rihter
Bustle Mixtape

Somebody Convince Soccer Mommy To Make A Metal Album

The musician known for her ‘90s-influenced indie rock has lately been inspired by vampires and sludgy guitar sounds.

By Samantha Leach
Bustle Mixtape

SEVENTEEN Went Dark On Their Newest Album — & It Paid Off

“I am proud ... to see that Korean culture is under the spotlight on a global level. There are so many masterpieces that deserve attention.”

By Alyssa Lapid
Bustle Mixtape

Becky G Once Had A Fear Of Speaking Spanish. Now She's Topping The Latin Charts.

Her sophomore album glides between genres like a bespoke playlist.

By Tess Garcia
Bustle Mixtape

Orville Peck Won't Reveal His Identity — But He Will Sing Whitney Houston Karaoke

The masked country singer talks about his new album, anonymity, and yes, his mic-drop karaoke song.

By Samantha Rollins
Bustle Mixtape

Avril Lavigne Never Let Go Of Pop-Punk

On the 20th anniversary of her debut album, Lavigne reflects on pop-punk’s place in pop culture, staying true to her musical identity, and why she’s having more fun in her career than ever before.

By Samantha Leach
Bustle Mixtape

Maren Morris Hopes Her Songs Will Outlive Her

"That's more romantic to me than eternity.”

By Jack Irvin
Fast Follow

This TikTok Star Will Teach You The Science Behind Sexual Pleasure

Anna Lee is the creator of the world’s first smart vibrator, the Lioness.

By Hannah Orenstein
Entertainment

Megan Faith Makes’ Knits Are An Ode To Slow, Sustainable Style

Emma Chamberlain is a fan.

By Anna Scott
Fast Follow

How Alexia Del Valle’s Latinx Roots Influence Her Content

“I’m an overachiever and I want to be different.”

By Alexis Morillo
Fast Follow

Georgia Levy Is Leading The Lunch Revolution On Instagram

One satisfying, quick, from-scratch meal at a time.

By Anna Scott
Fast Follow

Allie Bennett's “Treadmill Strut” Started A Walking Movement On TikTok

Meet the CEO of the #treadmillstrut.

By Sophia Moore
Fast Follow

This Instagram Account Is Like PostSecret For Blacking Out

The C-Word co-host Alissa Bennett uses @regret_counter_ to revel in wild nights out.

By Samantha Leach
Fast Follow

Amanda Matta Isn't Afraid To Spill Royal Family Tea On TikTok

Her intersectional analysis of the royals brings the facts — and the trolls.

By Hayley Schueneman
Fast Follow

EJ Marcus Runs The Most Wholesome Corner Of TikTok

The username @ejhavingfun explains it all.

By Alexis Morillo
Fast Follow

Paula Sutton Is Instagram’s Queen Of Cottagecore

Zooey Deschanel, Amanda Seyfried, and Bryce Dallas Howard all follow @hillhousevintage.

By Shahed Ezaydi
Fast Follow

Victoria Paris Will Never Slide Into Your DMs

The TikTok personality's sexual frankness & funky furniture taste has earned her 1.5 million followers.

By Kaitlyn Wylde
Fast Follow

Remi Bader Always Keeps It Real

The curve model and TikToker built a social media following from her realistic haul videos. Now, she's changing the fashion industry.

By Kimberly Perry
Fast Follow

Annie Hamilton Is Instagram's Screwball Siren

Under the handle @soimwritinganovel, Hamilton spills outrageous and disarmingly personal anecdotes.

By Samantha Leach