(From the archive) Celebrity Whisperer: Jonathan Van Meter pulls back the curtain on his extraordinary career interviewing Hollywood's elite.

About this episode

Jill chats with Jonathan Van Meter about his career interviewing Hollywood's elite and the art of profile writing.

(From the archive) Jill chats with legendary journalist Jonathan Van Meter, whose byline has graced the pages of Vogue, Vanity Fair, and The New York Times. Jonathan pulls back the curtain on his extraordinary career interviewing Hollywood's elite—from emotional exchanges with Angelina Jolie to unforgettable moments with Jennifer Aniston and Lady Gaga. From his humble beginnings studying theater to becoming the founding editor of Vibe magazine, Jonathan shares the pivotal moments that shaped his journalistic journey. Discover his secrets for creating the perfect interview environment, the challenges in profiling celebrities, and the decisions that led to his most powerful work. This episode offers a masterclass in profile writing and a behind-the-scenes look at the vulnerable moments that never make it to print Follow on Instagram and Threads at @goingrogue.podcast and @jilldemling Follow on Bluesky Follow on TikTok Send us your questions or comments by calling us at 518-21-ROGUE Going Rogue is produced by Jill Demling and Maddie Kelly, who also serves as our social media director. Matty Rosenberg is the executive producer Be sure to follow Going Rogue on your favorite podcast…

People in this episode

Host: Jill Demling

Guest: Jonathan Van Meter

Topics covered

• celebrity interviews
• journalism
• profile writing
• Hollywood
• media career

Keywords

• celebrity
• interview
• journalism
• Hollywood
• Vogue
• Vanity Fair
• profile writing
• media

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vogue, Vanity Fair, The New York Times, Vibe

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