Sara Moonves has truly mastered the art of securing the crème de la crème from the world of entertainment as W Magazine‘s cover stars – especially when it comes to the title’s annual “Best Performances” issue. Last year’s installment featured cover stars such as Zendaya, Angelina Jolie, and Nicole Kidman. Turning up the W Magazine “Best Performances” covers for Volume # 2026 is Sydney Sweeney, George Clooney, Mia Goth, Tessa Thompson, Jacob Elordi, Emma Stone, Michael B. Jordan, ASAP Rocky, Benico Del Toro, Elle Fanning, Chase Infiniti, Jodie Foster, Sean Penn, Renate Reinsve, Greta Lee, and Dwayne Johnson – who each make up the 16 collectable covers. Ahead of the 2026 awards season, the selection of Hollywood talent poses for the photographer Tyrone Lebon.
Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth & More for W Magazine Volume #1 2026
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Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:
“Don’t like any. A huge list of people involved to look like backstage photos?” immediately quizzed Kimy Jo.
“They did so well last year with Mert & Marcus. Why did they choose Tyrone Lebon? Why, why, why?” asked a disapproving Ivanity86 upon checking out the covers.
RMDV used the word “drab” to describe the outcome.
“It’s a bit underwhelming. Feels like Tyrone is trying way too hard to be interesting,” noted CCFAIRY.
“Hot take, but I’ll take Juergen Teller’s parking lot iPhone photos over this bland, try-hard, overproduced mess! Kinda disappointing, IMO,” shared forum member vladhatesyou.
“I hate all of them,” an uninterested mepps declared.
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See more of Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, and the rest of the gang from the W Magazine Volume #1 2026 cover shoot and click here to join the conversation.
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