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Joel Pavelski

Joel Pavelski is a writer for GQ.

Here’s How Alan Cumming’s Wild Outfits Came Together for The Traitors

Stylist Sam Spector shares the secrets and inspiration behind the many “wacky and silly and campy” outfits worn by host Alan Cumming in season 2 of the runaway hit reality series.

The Traitors from Traitors on Dirty Dan’s Betrayal, Their Fashion Inspirations, and Who Should Be on Season 3

In season two of the most popular reality show on streaming, two cunning women have emerged as unmissable stars. Here, Parvati Shallow and Phaedra Parks reveal the secrets to plotting and scheming their way through The Traitors.

How ‘The Traitors’ Landed a Stacked Cast of Reality Legends for Season 2

The Peacock reality show’s second season’s been riding a hype wave, thanks to a cast that’s loaded with all-time greats from unscripted TV’s biggest shows. Here, The Traitors' casting director tells us how she did it.

The Red, White and Royal Blue Movie Was Almost a Musical

The director of this summer’s most hotly anticipated royal gay romcom talked to GQ about the movie’s sex scenes, surprise cameos, and what got cut.
Sex

What Can We Do to Help Teenage Boys Become Better Men? 

A Q&A with Peggy Orenstein, author of ‘Boys & Sex’, who believes it’s time to start encouraging constant conversations with teens about sex—no matter how cringe-worthy they might be.

The Real-Life Diet of The Inheritance Star Andrew Burnap, Who's Obsessed With Overnight Oats

To keep up the energy needed to perform in a seven-hour Broadway show, Burnap practices meditation and yoga—and never sacrifices his sleep.

How The Inheritance's Writer Made a Six-Hour-Long Broadway Play Feel So Urgent

Playwright Matthew Lopez on his new, must-see show's huge ambition, multiple parts, and electrifying performances.
Level Up

The Sound of Silence: Here's What Happened When I Did a Month-Long Sound Fast

No music. No podcasts. No excuses. GQ's Joel Pavelski took out the headphones and took on a month of nothing but real world noise.
Politics

The Great White House Reporter Glow-Up

The ink-stained wretches covering Trump have transformed into tightly tailored professional pundits.
Level Up

How to Make Yourself Luckier: A Guide to Creating Your Own Good Fortune

Think getting lucky is all about, well, luck? Think again. Here's how to engineer fortune in your favor.
Year-Round Resolutions

The Simple Secret to Creating New Habits That Actually Stick

Some basic math: 30 days is easier than 365.
Family Matters

I Could Have Stopped Trump if I’d Called My Dad

Joel Pavelski on why a phone call can be the fastest way to stop hate.