Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift broke all her rules while making Folklore — and gave herself a much-needed escape in the process. (Read her full cover story here.)
Taylor Swift
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Pedro Pascal
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He may star in the high-flying blockbuster space Western The Mandalorian (and the superpowered Wonder Woman 1984, arriving on Christmas Day), but Pedro Pascal is defining success by his earthly bonds. (Read his full cover story here.)
Pedro Pascal
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Pedro Pascal
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Pedro Pascal
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Pedro Pascal
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Pedro Pascal
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Sacha Baron Cohen
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His Borat encore was very nice, and his Trial of the Chicago 7 performance marked a career best. For Sacha Baron Cohen, the projects had a core idea in common. (Read the full cover story here.)
Sacha Baron Cohen
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Sacha Baron Cohen
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Sacha Baron Cohen
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Sacha Baron Cohen
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Kerry Washington
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From her work in Little Fires Everywhere and The Prom to hitting the campaign trail, Kerry Washington maximized her impact in 2020. (Read the full cover story here.)
Kerry Washington
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Kerry Washington
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Kerry Washington
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Kerry Washington
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Dan and Eugene Levy
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Schitt's Creek co-creators and costars Dan Levy and Eugene Levy smashed Emmy records together. Now what? The best-known eyebrows in the business aren't done yet. (Read the full cover story here.)
Dan and Eugene Levy
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Dan and Eugene Levy
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Chadwick Boseman
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Chadwick Boseman (photographed in 2017) will be remembered as a hero and inspiration to millions, both on screen and off. For this cover story, best-selling author Angie Thomas (The Hate U Give) reflects on the late actor's legacy.
Taylor Swift's Entertainers of the Year cover
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For more on our Entertainers of the Year and Best & Worst of 2020, order the January issue of Entertainment Weekly or find it on newsstands beginning Dec. 18. Don't forget to subscribe for more exclusive interviews and photos, only in EW.
Pedro Pascal's Entertainers of the Year cover
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Kerry Washington's Entertainers of the Year cover
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Sacha Baron Cohen's Entertainers of the Year cover
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Dan and Eugene Levy's Entertainers of the Year cover
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Chadwick Boseman's Entertainers of the Year cover
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