Global music superstar The Weeknd, born Abel Tesfaye, takes the spotlight on the cover of Vanity Fair as he prepares for the HBO premiere of The Idol.
The June 2023 cover story captures Tesfaye at a major turning point in his career, as he moves beyond music and further into television and film. The Weeknd co-created and starred in The Idol, HBO’s provocative drama about the dark side of fame and the music industry.
Photographed by Mark Seliger at his Bel-Air home and styled by Matthew Henson, Tesfaye brought his signature mysterious aesthetic to the Vanity Fair shoot. The accompanying profile explored his creative ambitions and his decision to take on a major acting and co-creating role.
The Idol also marked an important expansion of The Weeknd's artistic world. Starring alongside Lily-Rose Depp, he played Tedros, a mysterious nightclub owner who becomes involved with a rising pop star attempting to rebuild her career. The series made its high-profile debut at the Cannes Film Festival before premiering on HBO on June 4, 2023.
From dominating the charts to creating characters for the screen, The Weeknd was proving that his creative ambitions extend well beyond music.
The Weeknd on the cover of Vanity Fair — are you ready for his Hollywood era?
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