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Gina Rodriguez For January cover star Gina Rodriguez, there's no such thing as holding back. Here, a look at the Golden Globe-winning Jane the Virgin phenom's fearless life and be sure to tune in on December 19th to Marie Claire’s Young Women’s Honors hosted and produced by Gina Rodriguez. Quotes: On knowing she wanted to act and getting her start: “My path wasn’t laid out for me in my family or my culture, because there are so few of us in the industry. That’s how my whole career happened. Your eyes are open; you don’t know what the next answer is going to be, but you’re open. And you take every opportunity that comes your way.” On turning down roles that perpetuated stereotypes: “I decided I was going to take roles that progressed the image of Latinos in the industry, and I was going to choose those roles over money. I wanted to make sure I was contributing positively and not allowing limitations to dampen my experiences and my journey....

In the Country We Love: My Family Divided In the new issue of Marie Claire Orange Is the New Black star, Diane Guerrero, was a teenager when her parents were taken away. Now she's using her painful past to battle on behalf of the undocumented.​ In 2001, when actress Diane Guerrero was just 14 years old, her parents, who had left the poverty and corruption of Colombia for the United States in 1981, were deported along with her older half brother. The American-born Guerrero stayed behind with family friends to attend high school and college, paying her way with help from her parents and after-school jobs. After years of hiding her family's history, Guerrero, now 29, spoke publicly about it for the first time in a 2014 Los Angeles Times op-ed. Since then, she has met President Barack Obama and become a White House ambassador for citizenship, out May 3rd, she publishes a memoir, In the Country We Love: My Family Divided. Diane Guerrero Quotes: ...

Maya Rudolph In the February issue of Marie Claire on newsstands now, the Sisters actress and star of the upcoming Mr. Pig movie, Maya Rudolph, shares her secrets to career success, an enduring love for Prince, and invents an Olympic sport. Maya Rudolph Quotes: What was the first album you bought? "A 45 of Weird Al Yankovic's "My Bologna." If you could live abroad, where would it be? "Transylvania. Sounds kind of fun to be a vampire." What's one thing you're exceptionally good at? "Connect Four." What's a superhero power you'd want to have? “ The power to stop the sound of whining.”

Leven Rambin True Detective’s Leven Rambin appears in Marie Claire July issue (on newsstands June 23). Life is tense for Leven on-screen. See: True Detective and indie thriller 7 Minutes. But off set, the 25-year-old rocks a chill surfer vibe. Leven Rambin Quotes First Wave "I was cast in Chasing Mavericks, a 2012 movie about a big-wave surfer from Santa Cruz, California, named Jay Moriarity. (I played his girlfriend, Kim.) As training, I surfed every day for two or three hours." Rough Waters "It was like learning to run before you can walk. Santa Cruz in the winter has pretty intense conditions. swell gal I've always been a tomboy, but I never thought I was a big water-sports person. Once I got into the water and the culture, something just took over me."

Rachel McAdams In Marie Claire Rachel McAdams appears on the cover of Marie Claire’s June issue (on newsstands May 19). No more Ms. Nice Guy. As a rough-around-the-edges law enforcer in this month’s cult crime show True Detective, McAdams is like nothing we’ve seen before. Which is just the way she likes it. The cover and an inside photo can be downloaded here. Below are a few quotes from the interview. Rachel McAdams Quotes On her role in True Detective as Detective Ani Bezzerides: “I love the exploration of someone who has such a different background from you. That exploration runs to compassion, and to cracking yourself open and creating more understanding of how weird and amazing life is.” On her character in True Detective: “I love that she’s not the girlfriend or the wife… She doesn’t really care what everyone thinks; she feels no responsibility for other people’s feelings. She’s not trying to be charming, which isn’t always the case with a...

Iggy Azalea Iggy Azalea, Felicity Jones, Zoë Kravitz, Hailee Steinfeld, and Kate Upton are the five Fresh Faces of Marie Claire’s May issue (on newsstands April 21). The cover girls grace five different covers of the issue, which also happens to have the longest cover (36 inches!) ever produced in magazine history. What we love about this year’s crop of Fresh Faces — besides their mega talent — is their fearless attitudes toward career (with physically demanding film roles, say) and life (like picking up and leaving home at 16). And their willingness to say, “Why’s next?” Whatever that is, count us in. FRESH FACES QUOTES IGGY AZALEA On the Internet feeding frenzy over paparazzi photos of her: “I hope women think, Iggy Azalea actually has a body that is relatable to my body… and you should feel fucking good about that.” On singing: “I can get vocal training as much as I want, but I will never be able to sing." HAILEE STEINFELD On h...

Kiernan Shipka Mad Men’s Kiernan Shipka is featured in “Style Files” in Marie Claire’s April issue (on newsstands now). Sally Draper is known for her eye rolls. But the actress playing her on Mad Men’s final run? She’s known for her effortlessly cool-girl style. Kiernan Shipka Quotes On her last day on set: “It was very bittersweet — a really good time, but very sad. Lots of tears.” On when Kiernan met Sally: “Sally is very strong and independent. Very perceptive, too. I don’t think she’d want to be friends with me, but I’d love to be friends with her!” On fan mail: “A lot of fans will address me as Sally — which I take as a compliment. Like, ‘Oh, I hate your dad! Your mom’s the worst! I want to give you a hug.'” On daily style: “Fun and simple. Right now, I’m wearing overalls, a white shirt, a gray cardigan, and some sneakers.” On her favorite designer: “I really, really love Miu Miu. It’s so fun and youthful.” On...

Olivia Wilde Olivia Wilde takes on “Opposites” in Marie Claire’s March issue (on newsstands now). In it, the star of this month’s horror film The Lazarus Effect and spokesmodel for H&M’s new environmentally sustainable Conscious Exclusive line reverses her opinions. Olivia Wilde Quotes Fear Conquered: “Childbirth.” // Not quite there yet: “My voice-mail box.” Risky when it comes to: “Travel.” // Play it safe when it comes to: “NYC deli meat.” Getting better at: “Changing diapers in speeding trains.” // Getting worse at: “Splits.” Always up for: “A dance party.” // Never up for: “The Tea Party." Perfect day begins with: “I’ve got great news.” // And ends with: “Good night, Madame President.” Photo By: RD/Orchon/Retna

Margot Robbie Margot Robbie appears on the cover of Marie Claire’s March issue (on newsstands February 17). Robbie went from Australian soap opera actress to Martin Scorsese leading lady, taking overnight stardom in laid-back stride. With a spate of movies on deck, including this month’s con-art dramedy, Focus, Hollywood’s girl-most-wanted (and offscreen daredevil) is no drive-by talent. She’s on the move, full speed ahead. Margot Robbie Quotes On her look: “I know that my look is more ‘toothpaste model’ as opposed to artsy, which sucks because I can play those roles.” On her lifestyle: “I have a normal 24-year-old life. If I were a waitress, I’d probably have the exact same lifestyle. I’d go to the same clubs I go to already, live in the same house with the same housemates, hang out with the same people.” On her love life: “I am officially off the market… I made a conscious decision not to date actors, but not because I hate actors. That...

**** DIAMOND GIRL **** Gwyneth Paltrow Gwyneth Paltrow appears on the cover of Marie Claire’s February issue (on newsstands January 13). In the interview, Paltrow talks about the business, the breakup, and the backlash. Gwyneth Paltrow Quotes On her breakup with ex Chris Martin: “There was nothing dramatic or anything. I had built my life on trying to be all things to all people, and I just couldn’t do it anymore, and I really had the sense that I wasn’t allowed to have needs, and I had to prove my specialness or self-worth by doing all this stuff and taking care of everybody else, and I just sort of hit a wall.” On her current relationship with Martin: “We’ve worked really fucking hard to get to [this] point. But we’re very, very close, and it’s so nice. I feel like it’s, in a way, the relationship we were meant to have.” On entrepreneurship: “I know what I want to do, and I’m going to do it. I don’t care so much about the men...

Miranda Lambert Miranda Lambert appears on the cover of Marie Claire’s January issue (on newsstands December 16). From raucous Texas bars to regal red carpets, Lambert’s journey has combined glamour and grit. The country music queen, who hits the road this month for her latest album, means what she says, says what she thinks, and won’t apologize for either. Miranda Lambert Quotes On writing and singing her own songs: “Early on, an artist told me, ‘Don’t be yourself. Perform and be someone else. And I thought, ‘That seems like exactly the opposite of what I should be doing.’ Then I had people wanting me to adjust my lyrics to be more appealing to the masses or whatever. I said, ‘No, that’s bullshit.’ I’d rather sell four copies of something that’s real than 4 million copies of something that’s fake.” On marriage: “I’m not sunshine and roses. Blake’s the happiest person on the planet. He pulls me out of my darkness… Literally everything is the best a...

Anna Kendrick Anna Kendrick appears on the cover of Marie Claire’s December issue (on newsstands November 18). With eight new movies, including this month’s musical film Into the Woods, Anna Kendrick exhibits her remarkable range (literally). Not only is she immensely watchable, but she’s also immensely retweetable as a wicked-smart wit who calls it as she sees it. Anna Kendrick Quotes On her role as Cinderella in Into the Woods: “The character is thoughtful and complicated. You see what happens after she marries the prince, when you start to face problems in seemingly perfect situations. The interesting thing about her is she overthinks things, she’s uncertain – we don’t see that in most versions. In a lot of ways, I think it’s this incredibly brave story. She’s neglected and abused her entire life, she finally gets love and it’s not the kind of love she was looking for, and she stands up for herself.” On taking a short break: “The whole goi...

Cameron Diaz Cameron Diaz appears on the cover of Marie Claire’s November issue (on newsstands October 21). The superstar talks about being nude and her role in Annie. Cameron Diaz Quotes On her role in Annie: “It’s not very often you get to do a musical. Even though I was terrified of doing it, I kind of had to. The two things I’m most terrified of are heights and singing in front of people. I’ve jumped out of airplanes and scaled sides of cliffs – not to get over my fears, but to address them. I just felt like this is something that needed to be addressed. I cried uncontrollably. Everybody was so supportive and having fun with it because I was so pathetic, but the only way to get through scary things is to have a sense of humor about it. On appearing fully nude for a film: “People have seen my butt. I’ve shown the top of my butt, the bottom of my butt. I’m not opposed to doing nudity, as long as it’s part of the story. I’ll do whatever has to ge...

Ariana Grande Ariana Grande appears on the cover of Marie Claire’s October issue (on newsstands September 23). Even as a little girl singing in the car, Ariana Grande had a big voice. At 14, ready for the music world that wasn’t quite ready for her, she took a detour with a Nickelodeon show or two. Now 21, with a hit second album, she’s gone from small screen to mega pop star — which, as we discover, was her plan all along. Ariana Grande Quotes On early ambitions: “I was 14 years old and ready to make an R&B album. I was like, 'Where is that Mary J. Blige collab? Where is that Natasha Bedingfield writing session? Where is my session with India.Arie? I’m ready. Let’s go.’ I wrote this song called ‘Higher,’ and the lyrics were too sexual, too mature. And my mom was like, ‘This is a great song, but damn, you’re too young for this.’" On hiding behind her Nickelodeon character: “People liked her and they accepted her and they thought tha...

Blake Lively The September issue of Marie Claire, on newsstands today, celebrates the iconic publication’s 20th anniversary with a portfolio of 20 women changing the world, including notable actors, activists, musicians, politicians, and business and fashion leaders. The 16-page feature, titled “20 Women Changing the World,” is centered on those who forged ahead to alleviate the problems facing women and girls across the globe, in the areas of health, education, violence, economic empowerment, and political engagement. It is also the largest issue in the publication’s history, weighing in at 452 total pages. The “20 Women Changing the World” portfolio, with an introduction by Sheryl WuDunn (author with husband Nicholas Kristof of A Path Appears and Half the Sky), includes (listed alphabetically): Kimberly Bryant , founder, Black Girls Code, for leveling the digital playing field Barbara Bush , co-founder and CEO, Global Health Corps (GHC), for makin...

Cate Blanchett Cate Blanchett answers “20 Questions” in Marie Claire’s August issue (on newsstands July 22). The Oscar-winning actress and face of Giorgio Armani’s new Sì perfume shares her favorite food, her dream to visit the South Pole, and her fantasy dinner-party guest list.  Cate Blanchett Quotes What brings you the greatest joy? “Watching my children sleep.” What is on your bucket list? “Take up figure drawing; visit the Antarctic and Greenland.” Who is on the guest list for your ideal dinner party? “Amy Poehler, Julian Schnabel, Steven Soderbergh, Tim Flannery, Hillary Clinton, Christine Lagarde, and Elaine Stritch.” What is your favorite food? “Cheese and Vegemite on toast.” Photo By: RD/Dowling/Retna  

Zoe Saldana Zoe Saldana appears on the cover of Marie Claire’s August issue (on newsstands July 22). This month’s extraterrestrial superhero movie, Guardians of the Galaxy, continues Zoe’s stellar streak as Hollywood’s go-to intergalactic butt-kicker. And, as we discover in the interview, she’s just as feisty and fearless offscreen, too. Zoe Saldana Quotes On her relationship with husband Marco Perego: “I don’t do the ABCs. I do what my heart says, what my heart feels. So from the moment I met my husband, we were together. We knew.” On the biggest thing she’s learned about relationships: “Not to settle. If you’re not happy with a person, leave. And wait until you find that one person who makes you feel good about yourself every single day and is not expecting you to change, but to grow.” On disrespect: “I have been in relationships where a man has disrespected me, and I don’t need to be friends with that man anymore. I don’t want to be the ...

Mila Kunis In Marie Claire Mila Kunis appears on the cover of Marie Claire’s July issue (on newsstands June 24th). She has never shied away from speaking exactly what’s on her mind so in the interview with the magazine, she speaks candidly about her pregnancy, her relationship with fiancé Ashton Kutcher, her year of yes and more. Mila Kunis Quotes On giving birth: “Two people are allowed in my delivery room. My doctor and my significant other. And he is staying above the action. He’ll be head to head. Not head to vag. Unless he wants to risk his life and see. But I wouldn’t if I were him. I highly doubt he wants to see that being ripped apart and shredded. Because it will be shredded. It’s just a matter of how badly.”

Penelope Cruz Penélope Cruz, the Oscar-winning actress and Lancôme ambassador, is featured in Marie Claire’s June “20 Questions” column (on stands now). Penelope Cruz Quotes How did you make your first dollar? “It was a peseta, not a dollar. I was 13 and played a ballerina in a commercial. I was a dancer, so they hired me and showed only my feel dancing.” What splurge is well worth it? “Maybe not in money, but in calories it would be tortilla española, the Spanish omelet with fried potato and egg. Delicious.” What is your go-to shower song? “I’ll sing the same song so many times I burn out on it. It happened last year with ‘Blurred Lines.’”

Candice Swanepoel Victoria’s Secret supermodel Candice Swanepoel appears in Marie Claire’s June issue (on stands May 20th). In the photo shoot, she brings her boyish-meets-boho vibe to the shores of Miami. Attached are a few photos from the spread and below are a few quotes from her Q&A with the magazine which can be used contingent upon providing a link back to: Candice Swanepoel Quotes Childhood hobby: “I studied ballet when I was growing up. It has helped a lot with modeling because I think about all parts of my body, from my fingers to my toes.” If she weren’t a model: “I think I would have continued with ballet, or maybe I would have become a veterinarian.” On being a Victoria’s Secret Angel: “It comes with a different kind of responsibility. It’s not just about posing for shoots. People know your name and your personality.” Hidden talent: “I am very good at pretending that I am not nervous!” Photo Courtesy Of...