US Harper’s Bazaar May 2025 : Linda Evangelista by Anthony Seklaoui

[MulletProof]

^ Seriously.. I read the story to give her the benefit of the doubt with that terrible headline ('beauty is something you earn') thinking maybe it was Bazaar and not her but nope. They should go with thematic stories if they feel like an interview must be included... she's a model, really no need, but if by all means, you need to interview her, go 'a day at the museum' 'Linda visits Rio', I don't know.. something that uplifts the reader.

All of her interviews are depressing, even this one where she's like 'I'm happy happy happy.. so happy no one looks at me, I..' (starts crying) '..sorry, tears of joy'.. it's like girl.. are you okay? you sure you want to be doing this? 🥴. These interviews are consistently and exclusively centered on beauty and aging, with aging sounding like a cruel terminal disease and her attempts for acceptance more like a live exercise on how to admit defeat after being served some particularly tragic set of cards. Even mentioning that she's not really able to look at herself in the mirror when she was never 'brutally disfigured' and she can afford to look much better than the average 60 year-old woman..? ugh. She's such a cautionary tale for both men and women to never place your entire self-worth on your damn face, take some time to nurture the brain, too..

 

[BalkaniStaCouture]

^ Seriously.. I read the story to give her the benefit of the doubt with that terrible headline ('beauty is something you earn') thinking maybe it was Bazaar and not her but nope. They should go with thematic stories if they feel like an interview must be included... she's a model, really no need, but if by all means, you need to interview her, go 'a day at the museum' 'Linda visits Rio', I don't know.. something that uplifts the reader.

All of her interviews are depressing, even this one where she's like 'I'm happy happy happy.. so happy no one looks at me, I..' (starts crying) '..sorry, tears of joy'.. it's like girl.. are you okay? you sure you want to be doing this? 🥴. These interviews are consistently and exclusively centered on beauty and aging, with aging sounding like a cruel terminal disease and her attempts for acceptance more like a live exercise on how to admit defeat after being served some particularly tragic set of cards. Even mentioning that she's not really able to look at herself in the mirror when she was never 'brutally disfigured' and she can afford to look much better than the average 60 year-old woman..? ugh. She's such a cautionary tale for both men and women to never place your entire self-worth on your damn face, take some time to nurture the brain, too..

I like her but in this I’ve must fully agree with you. From word to word you are right!!!

 

[MModa]

^ Seriously.. I read the story to give her the benefit of the doubt with that terrible headline ('beauty is something you earn') thinking maybe it was Bazaar and not her but nope. They should go with thematic stories if they feel like an interview must be included... she's a model, really no need, but if by all means, you need to interview her, go 'a day at the museum' 'Linda visits Rio', I don't know.. something that uplifts the reader.

All of her interviews are depressing, even this one where she's like 'I'm happy happy happy.. so happy no one looks at me, I..' (starts crying) '..sorry, tears of joy'.. it's like girl.. are you okay? you sure you want to be doing this? 🥴. These interviews are consistently and exclusively centered on beauty and aging, with aging sounding like a cruel terminal disease and her attempts for acceptance more like a live exercise on how to admit defeat after being served some particularly tragic set of cards. Even mentioning that she's not really able to look at herself in the mirror when she was never 'brutally disfigured' and she can afford to look much better than the average 60 year-old woman..? ugh. She's such a cautionary tale for both men and women to never place your entire self-worth on your damn face, take some time to nurture the brain, too..

I do not think that every story that is published needs to uplift a reader. It needs to reflect reality and reality is not always uplifting. The magazine, US edition in this case, sure has (and always had) plenty of features that are uplifting. You can find it if you look at the actual print edition. I always find something uplifting. I want fantasy and reality, not just sugar coating.

 

[VanillaCrush]

^ Seriously.. I read the story to give her the benefit of the doubt with that terrible headline ('beauty is something you earn') thinking maybe it was Bazaar and not her but nope. They should go with thematic stories if they feel like an interview must be included... she's a model, really no need, but if by all means, you need to interview her, go 'a day at the museum' 'Linda visits Rio', I don't know.. something that uplifts the reader.

All of her interviews are depressing, even this one where she's like 'I'm happy happy happy.. so happy no one looks at me, I..' (starts crying) '..sorry, tears of joy'.. it's like girl.. are you okay? you sure you want to be doing this? 🥴. These interviews are consistently and exclusively centered on beauty and aging, with aging sounding like a cruel terminal disease and her attempts for acceptance more like a live exercise on how to admit defeat after being served some particularly tragic set of cards. Even mentioning that she's not really able to look at herself in the mirror when she was never 'brutally disfigured' and she can afford to look much better than the average 60 year-old woman..? ugh. She's such a cautionary tale for both men and women to never place your entire self-worth on your damn face, take some time to nurture the brain, too..

I agree "it was a dumb thing to say", but I also don't expect brilliant quotes from the models in a fashion magazine. She also famously said, and later regretted, "We don't wake up for less than $10,000 a day". I'm not saying she's dumb, I'm just saying she's known for saying dumb things. It's to be expected. (The same can be said of me! Ha!)

I actually can't wait to buy this issue. For me, the cover is SO reminiscent of the Tilberis era, which is when I first started buying Harper's Bazaar, and Linda was queen! It's pure nostalgia. I can't wait to get my hands on it.

 

[MulletProof]

^^ and that's why I didn't say 'every story that is published' must uplift a reader, but that if there is a need to interview her, it would be good to adopt a theme that uplifts the reader considering her record of 'woe is me' interviews. She's had such a privileged life thanks to an extraordinary career and since her miscarriage over 20 years ago, her interviews seem to consistently center on the curveballs of life..

 

[blueorchid]

It’s not that every story should be uplifting, but I think we should revert to the old adage when it comes to models: “better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.”

It’s surprising for me that someone so privileged doesn’t seem to do anything valuable with her time? Does she do any charity work, for example? I suspect not, that would take her out of her bubble. At least Naomi got off her *** and (embezzled from) did charity. Linda has such a dark energy to me, I can’t stand her.

 

[proseccotabis]

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[blueorchid]

Once she said she waited in line to get into a Chanel store with her son, instead of waltzing in… so humble. 😌

 

[iriswills]

Meh. I just don’t “get” Linda’s appeal in 2025. Supermodels need to learn when to call it a f*cking day

I like seeing what has become of the older models, to hear about their lives and how they look back on their time in the industry. I do wish though that they didn't say things like "beauty is earned" when they've got so much work done on their faces. 🤣

(Edit: just have to add that I don't know if Linda reveals much of anything new about herself in this issue, lol. I just meant that in theory, I like updates. 😂)

 

[Deleted member 167090]

Once she said she waited in line to get into a Chanel store with her son, instead of waltzing in… so humble. 😌

Linda, Gwyneth is looking at you!

 

[prylvi]

*or buy

@harpersbazaarus

 

[Deleted member 167090]

It does make sense if beauty is something you earn from good karma！

 

[Avonlea]

I have soft spot for her. She might be out of touch with reality, shallow, overly focused on looks and unable to accept aging but at least she isn't pretending to be someone she is not. She doesn't need fake charities or Dr. title in her instagram bio. She just seems to be very lost.

 

[TuttiFruti]

^ These interviews are consistently and exclusively centered on beauty and aging, with aging sounding like a cruel terminal disease and her attempts for acceptance more like a live exercise on how to admit defeat after being served some particularly tragic set of cards. Even mentioning that she's not really able to look at herself in the mirror when she was never 'brutally disfigured' ...

1 - Interviews centered on beauty and aging? honey, what did you expect? this is the fashion spot. Not the spiritual spot.

2 - Aging is a cruel, terminal social disease. There isn't much future ahead when you're old. If you're lucky, you'll see it for yourself.

3 - Women can feel brutally disfigured after a mastectomy.

 

[blueorchid]

2 - Aging is a cruel, terminal social disease. There isn't much future ahead when you're old. If you're lucky, you'll see it for yourself.

This is one of the most pathetic things I have ever read on tFS. Aging is “cruel” because western cultures, and the industry Linda helps perpetuate, are youth obsessed. Have you ever met an “old” person??? Many of them lead rich and vibrant lives… they’re not rotting away in nursing homes or whatever you imagine. Also, Linda is in her 50s… not 95.

And Linda has been going on about how the cool sculpting, she willingly chose to have, “disfigured” her. Did you forget that detail?

 

[KoV]

It’s surprising for me that someone so privileged doesn’t seem to do anything valuable with her time? Does she do any charity work, for example? I suspect not, that would take her out of her bubble. At least Naomi got off her *** and (embezzled from) did charity. Linda has such a dark energy to me, I can’t stand her.

Please 😭😭😭

 

[tigerrouge]

Jimmy Savile did a lot of work for charity, 'devoting his life' levels of charity work, and it was all part of the façade and a way to stop people questioning too deeply about things. After he died, the scale of his abuse started to be spoken about, but he was allowed to get away with all of it while he was alive. But he does so much for charity, how could he be bad!

The relationship between celebrities and charities is a tangled knot of intentions. In no way is charity work an automatic signifier of the quality of a celebrity's character. For some people, everything in life is a prop. For others, it's a resource to be exploited.

 

[blueorchid]

@tigerrouge… let me rephrase what I meant, does Linda have any interest the world beyond her nose.

 

[MModa]

Besides the Linda Evangelista cover story, I hope that there is another good fashion story inside. It is always a big hit or miss for me.

 

[TuttiFruti]

This is one of the most pathetic things I have ever read on tFS. Aging is “cruel” because western cultures, and the industry Linda helps perpetuate, are youth obsessed. Have you ever met an “old” person??? Many of them lead rich and vibrant lives… they’re not rotting away in nursing homes or whatever you imagine. Also, Linda is in her 50s… not 95.

Sweetheart, not everyone has the privilege of living to 95. Many people pass away in their 60s, so it's normal for a 60-year-old (like Linda), a cancer survivor, to feel like she could be already in the final stage of life. Aging isn't culturally cruel. It's cruel because your body and mind deteriorate. It's cruel to not be able to take care of yourself, to not be able to wipe your anus after going to the bathroom.

Older people who lead rich and vibrant lives? Hahaha! Get F. real. Get off your social media and connect with real life. Not even a young person's life is that vibrant, rich, and juicy. Mega LOL.