Contributors

1 Cari BEAUCHAMP

"Sorority of Stars," p. 120

"It was a joy to interview so many women who lived at the Hollywood Studio Club," says the writer and film historian, of L.A.'s haven for young women. "To remember the fun they had—and to listen to their giggles." Many of Beauchamp's sources, including Nancy Kwan and Rita Moreno, left their interviews ready to call up old friends.

2 Sharif HAMZA

"Passion Play," p. 112

The New Yorkbased photographer found Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale to be inseparable. "They were close and intimate the whole time," Hamza says of the couple. "You can tell their regular dialogue is laughter, to a degree I haven't seen before. But they were also private. Always together, always laughing, but always just the two of them."

3 Kevin M. KRUSE

"Impeachy Keen," p. 72

"it seems likely that the Trump White House will stand with the most corrupt administrations in American history," says Kruse, a professor of history at Princeton University and coauthor of Fault Lines: A History of the United States Since 1974. His column reexamines the politicians who defended Richard Nixon during his impeachment proceedings.

4 Nathaniel RICH

"The Vanishing," p. 100

Rich, the author of Losing Earth: A Recent History, was struck by the brazenness ofthe Bitcoin fraud he explores in this issue. "Even as investigations were ongoing," he says, "the principals posted on public chat rooms, revealing illicit behavior." Dark Waters, a film based on Rich's reporting on chemical pollution, is out now.

5 Art STREIBER

"Keeping Pace," p. 108

Streiber understood the importance of photographing 50 artists at the new Pace Gallery. "it was historic, and everyone in the portrait felt the weight of the moment," says Streiber, whose own work will be on display in KF.'s Hollywood Calling exhibition this February. "The artists were so pleased to be in the company of their peers and heroes."