“As a kid growing up, I really hated being alone. I was always that kid that was like, 'Do you want to hang out? Let's go to the mall. Let's go to the movies. Let's go to the park.' I would call people and call people and call people. If I was alone when I wasn't at school, then there was something wrong.”

American hairstylist, podcast host, author, and television personality

Jonathan McDonald Van Ness is an American hairstylist, podcast host, author, and television personality, best known as the grooming expert on Netflix’s Queer Eye. He is also widely recognized for Gay of Thrones and for hosting the Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness podcast. His public profile is built around style, humor, and conversation. He has also taken comedy to the stage, including the 2023 tour Fun & Slutty with Jonathan Van Ness, and he is often identified by his initials, J.V.N.