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Our cover stories are intimate, revealing conversations with the biggest names in culture. From stars like Olivia Rodrigo and Margaret Qualley to the casts and creators behind your latest obsessions, this is where you'll find every Cosmo cover.

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Smiling young woman with dark hair wearing a pink top, framed by decorative text and elements, against a pink background.

The Fandom Artists Come for Cosmopolitan

By Ava Schmidt
Aug 11, 2026
Woman in a vibrant teal and green outfit lounging on flowing fabric against a bright green background.

The JENNIE Economy 

By Brittany Spanos, Photographed By Grayson Vaughan
Aug 21, 2026
Woman in floral dress and beaded bracelets looking in mirror

Introducing Lexi Minetree

By Biz Sherbert, and Photographed by Olivia Parker
Jul 22, 2026
young woman in pink top with hair blowing in the wind in front of a landscape and sky

Olivia Rodrigo Rises

Interviewed By Madison Hu, Photographed by Morgan Maher
Aug 11, 2026
young miko lounging on a bed

Young Miko Wants to Take You Home

By Willa Bennett, Photographed by Mayan Toledano
Jul 22, 2026
group of musicians at a showcase for the grammys

The Sound of Now Is Emotional—and That’s the Point

TTS audio available4 min
sydney sweeney wearing lingerie laying on bed

Sydney Sweeney’s Business

TTS audio available26 min
Two individuals seated at a diner table with food and drinks.

The Tale of Taylor and Tay Lautner

TTS audio available18 min
the cast of i love la laughing and jumping on the beach

Meet the Cast of Rachel Sennott’s ‘I Love LA’

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In love with love?

Cosmo Editor-in-Chief Willa Bennett unpacks dating trends in her new love newsletter.

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Vintage Covers

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Madonna's 1987 Cosmo Cover

TTS audio available28 min
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Cher's 1988 Cosmo Cover

TTS audio available29 min
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Mariah Carey's 1997 Cosmo Cover

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Britney Spears' 2002 Cosmo Cover

TTS audio available13 min
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Other Favorites

ariana greenblatt

Cosmopolitan Cover Star Ariana Greenblatt Logs Off

ethel cain standing on a tree branch in a red dress

Ethel Cain Knows She’s Controversial

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Read Taylor Swift’s 2012 Cosmo Cover Story

TTS audio available12 min
madelyn cline and kj apa on the cover of cosmopolitan magazine in suits

Madelyn Cline and KJ Apa Call Bullshit

TTS audio available16 min
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Pamela Anderson's 1998 Cosmo Cover

cosmopolitan magazine cover from 2002 featuring britney spears in a red dress

Britney Spears' 2002 Cosmo Cover

TTS audio available13 min
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Madonna's 1987 Cosmo Cover

TTS audio available28 min
cher archival cover story

Cher's 1988 Cosmo Cover

TTS audio available29 min