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They Made My Novel Into a Movie Starring Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke and Mahershala Ali. My Kids…
Last spring, director Sam Esmail asked Rumaan Alam and his family to make a cameo appearance in his film adaptation of Alam’s book ‘Leave the World Behind.’ Alam said yes, expecting to give his sons a…
How to Go to Sleep Fast (and Stay Down for the Night)
An 11-point plan to go to sleep, stay asleep, and wake up full of energy the next day.
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Timothée Chalamet Goes Electric
The young star talks candidly about finding his footing as a leading man, discovering a cohort of creative peers, and embracing his spirit of rebellion.
André 3000 on His New Album and Life After Outkast: The GQ Video Cover Story
As the rap legend drops his first solo project, he talks with GQ about where he’s been—and why he made an album that nobody could have expected.
Why We’re Dressing Like Cowboys Now
GQ columnist Chris Black grew up in Georgia but never wanted to rock a big belt buckle and boots—until now. Is it a desire to flirt with red-state aesthetics, or just a yearning to escape email?
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe on Ignoring Musk and Learning from Bezos
In the latest edition of GQ Clout, the founder of the buzzy electric truck maker talks about competing with Tesla while battling climate change: “It's a multidimensional 20-year chess game.”
Is It Cheating If She’s a Sex Bot?
Artificial intelligence is opening up new horizons in technology, but is it also expanding the possibilities for infidelity? GQ asked some experts.
GQ Magazine on Comics
How Los Bros Hernandez Stayed Punk for 40 Years with their Comic-Book Saga, "Love and Rockets"
They were part of the ‘80s revolution with "The Dark Knight Returns," but without the big payday.
GQ Magazine on Drugs
Is the World Ready for Extremely Effective Weight-Loss Drugs?
A new class of medicines has the potential to permanently change the way we think about obesity.
GQ Magazine on Fitness
Welcome to the Era of the Fake Six-Pack
Chiseled, visible abs were once something you’d see only on genetically-gifted gym rats. These days, a growing number of men are paying big money to have a surgeon do the chiseling for them.
The Quest to Pick Up the Lost Lifting Stones of Ireland
A strongman is on a mission to uncover and lift these forgotten tests of strength.
GQ Magazine on Health
What Does Wellness Mean When You're Living With an Incurable Disease?
I've written about health and nutrition for years. But when I was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, staying healthy took on a new meaning.
Why a Healthy Gut Is So Important For Overall Wellness
Your tummy is a surprisingly vital center of physical (and mental!) health.
GQ Magazine on LGBTQIA
GQ Magazine on Longevity
The Science Behind Measuring (and Reversing) Your Body’s “Biological Age”
From simple fitness tests to deep looks into cellular DNA, longevity doctors and influencers are working on the body's odometer.
Is Cardio Fitness or Muscular Strength More Important for Longevity?
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GQ Magazine on Sports
“I Shall Not Be Moved”: Inside a New York City Sumo Wrestling Club
Slowly but surely, sumo wrestling is growing in America. Meet the men finding meaning in the ancient art of pushing each other around.
The Incredible Story of the Lifeguard Who Won the Biggest Surf Competition in the World
Earlier this year, a North Shore local named Luke Shepardson paddled out during his break and won the most prestigious big-wave competition on the planet, beating some of surfing’s brightest stars. So…
GQ Magazine on TV
The Return of James Cameron, Box Office King
It’s been 13 years since James Cameron released 'Avatar,' the highest-grossing movie of all time. Now, the director is back with a deeply personal sequel—and the reasonable expectation that it could…
Inside Apple’s Plan to Change the Way We Watch Sports
Longtime Apple executive Eddy Cue happens to be an enormous sports fan. And with Apple entering the wild west of broadcasting live sports, he’s ready to shake up the way we watch games on TV—with a…
GQ Magazine on Walking
How Fit Can You Get From Just Walking?
Walking is good for you, obviously. But can it whip you into shape?
«the reason we rarely hear about walking as a major fitness tool—in the same conversations as stuff like yoga or expensive spinning bikes—is that people aren’t emotionally prepared for fitness to be easy.»
Why Walking is the Key to Being More Productive
The case for moving slow in an age of speed.
GQ Magazine on Yuval Noah Harari
The Most Important Survival Skill for the Next 50 Years Isn’t What You Think
Historian Yuval Noah Harari explains why prepping for our future has nothing to do with learning code or building a bunker.
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What Makes ‘Nope’ So Subversive, According to Jordan Peele and Keke Palmer
The sci-fi blockbuster, starring Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya, is the director's biggest and boldest swing yet.
Meet the Men Paying Six Figures to Get Taller—by Having Their Legs Broken
A growing number of men are undergoing a radical and expensive surgery to grow anywhere from three to six inches. The catch: It requires having both your femurs broken. GQ goes inside the booming…
The Inside Story of The Simpsons' Remarkable Second Life
Born as a primetime satire of Middle America, The Simpsons has become something else: the inspiration for all kinds of high art, from the runways of Balenciaga to the canvases of KAWS. GQ goes inside…
Is Social Media Good For Anything At All?
Tech oracle Jaron Lanier saw the evils of social media platforms before anyone else. Now he talks about whether Twitter activism really works, how to fix Facebook, and why he won't be joining Silicon…
Does Arthur Brooks Have the Secret to Happiness?
The bestselling author and advice columnist believes that happiness is a discipline to be studied and mastered. GQ spent a weekend with him to learn how that actually works.
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