“I think that when you make yourself vulnerable, the thing that you do next is better. It's not like you have to inflict pain on yourself in order to make yourself better, but I think it helps. The thing that bonds you to a new friend isn't that you went to a really fun party; it's 'cause you had a really weird, sad conversation.”

American actress, writer, and magazine editor

Tavi Gevinson is an American actress, writer, and magazine editor. She first drew public attention at age twelve with her fashion blog, Style Rookie, and later became known for her work in pop culture and feminist discussion. She began acting in 2013 and later starred in the HBO Max series Gossip Girl from 2021 to 2023. Her public work has moved between writing, editing, and performance, with an emphasis on culture and feminism.