“If my energy was fake, then I would feel pressured, because I gotta, like, keep this up. I thank God it's just how I am. But I find myself wanting to work on being more comfortable in the silence with people.”

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.