As editor of W Magazine, Sara Moonves has made the magazine’s ‘Best Performances’ issues into a bit of a thing. Since 2021 when the annual edition first made its official appearance, issues have been photographed by an array of celebrated photographers including Juergen Teller, Tim Walker and Jamie Hawkesworth. Moonves welcomes back Teller with open arms for W‘s 2024 portfolio, bestowing upon us an assortment of 13 covers featuring a whole bevy of A-list talent. In each of the covers Margot Robbie, Nicolas Cage, Greta Lee, Zac Efron, Natalie Portman, Colman Domingo, Jodie Foster, Ryan Gosling, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Julianne Moore, Lily Gladstone, Charles Melton and Robert Downey Jr. pose before Teller’s lens around various different Hollywood locations.

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“Honestly, not sure what to think of these…” shared Ivancica the moment the covers dropped.

“These are all depressing to look at. Juergen even managed to make Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling look lifeless,” chimed in gunsnroses.

Also left severely disappointed was forum member lookatme, commenting: “Tragic. This kind of photography and concept is so embarrassing. OMG SO QUIRKED UP! THEY’RE IN A TRASHY SOUVENIR SHOP! HE’S HOLDING A LOBSTER! OMG!”

Xone felt the same way: “Teller needs a better direction, there is nothing interesting here – too pretentious!”

“These best performances issues by Juergen Teller (and everyone else) are the absolute worst when it comes to Sara Moonves’ W Magazine! Not one, not ONE redeeming cover and this is one of those occasions in which I cannot abide Teller’s photography or aesthetic. Major… UGH!” ranted vogue28.

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We’ve come to the realization that W isn’t what it once was. There’s zero denying, however, that Sara Moonves gives it her all when producing each and every issue. The magazine still manages to secure A-list talent like Dolly Parton, Kristen Stewart and Zendaya. For the title’s annual music issue, it forgoes the standard multi-cover subjects in favor of Lana Del Rey. The singer and songwriter fronts two covers appearing before the lens of photographer Jamie Hawkesworth. Dressed for the occasion in looks from Celine and Gucci, Lana smiles in both black and white images shot on location at Hempstead House in Sands Point, New York.

Although members of our forums aren’t sold on the outcome. “Quite unpleasant,” described Kite.

“Sorry, no,” commented Kimy Jo.

“I’ve missed Jamie Hawkesworth. He did an excellent job at American Vogue. But this is tragic,” confessed caioherrero.

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“How long until this magazine folds completely at this point?” wondered blueorchid.

“This is so unflattering that I don’t even know where to start so I’ll just end at this — this is very unflattering,” admitted dontbeadrag.

“If I was Lana, I’d sue,” Simera chimed in.

“The angles don’t work for her and the laugh on the cover seems fake,” said Urban Stylin.

“Lana is one of those pop stars with an elaborate image whose vision is better fleshed out by her own team than by the fashion world. Lana’s music videos have this arresting quality, but whenever a fashion magazine shoots her the outcome always falls short of capturing her allure,” declared Ken Doll Jenner.

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Sara Moonves is obviously on a mission to overhaul W and now we can’t wait to see each and every issue. Moonves kick-started her tenure with a set of Frank Ocean and Rosalía covers, gave us Kate Moss for the title’s annual art issue and now blesses us with a trio of Hollywood heavyweights. Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie and Charlize Theron huddle together on W‘s latest photographed by Colin Dodgson and styled by Moonves herself for the occasion.

Members of our forums loved the Bombshell stars’ cover. “Haven’t seen such a fabulous cover by W in a looooooooooooong time!” exclaimed GERGIN.

“Fantastic cover, they all look super stunning, but I could stare at Margot for hours! She’s gorgeous,” wrote aracic.

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“Surprisingly stunning. They all are really beautiful and photogenic, but Margot is out of this world, I can’t take my eyes off of her,” echoed Melancholybaby.

Fiercification felt the same way: “The cover is a great image, mainly due to Margot looking sensational.”

“Oh my, was not expecting something so simple and gorgeous from W!” praised KINGofVERSAILLES.

“I love the simplicity of this,” caioherrero chimed in.

In total agreement over the outcome was [Piece Of Me]. “This is marvelous. Such a powerful trio and I am very glad W gave them a cover together instead of multiple covers.”

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