R29 babes, welcome to a brand new vibration: Uranus’ full week in Gemini. After years of Taurus energy asking us to slow down, stabilize, and sometimes endure, things are picking up again mentally, socially, and energetically. Uranus in Gemini is giving movement, curiosity, and “wait, what if I try this instead?” vibes. With no planets currently retrograde, Mercury fully out of its shadow, Mars strong in Aries, and Venus and Uranus freshly linked in Gemini, there’s a sense that life is moving forward again, quickly. And thankfully, Taurus Season is here to keep us grounded through it all, because without it, we’d probably be saying yes to everything and hardly sleeping.

But as the week unfolds, you’ll notice something building beneath the surface. A quiet intensity and pull inward, even as everything around you speeds up. That’s because we’re approaching the Scorpio Full Moon on May 1st, and Scorpio doesn’t do surface-level anything. This energy is passionate, emotional, and deeply revealing. It’s ruled by Mars in Aries and Pluto in Aquarius, which on a collective level can absolutely correlate with people rising up, speaking out, and refusing to stay silent about what matters to them. The core theme is truth-telling and emotional honesty that can’t be bypassed. And on a personal level, this lunation’s energy is just as real: what you care about, what you desire, what you’ve been suppressing all comes closer to the surface.

So instead of trying to rush through the week or stay “productive” at all costs, let yourself feel. This isn’t the time to numb out or avoid what’s coming up. It’s the time to move with it. Let your emotions guide you toward what needs attention. Move your body, walk, stretch, dance, box, release. Talk it out, journal it out, vent, scream… cry or laugh if you need to. There’s no wrong way to process all the feels, but there is power in allowing it to happen organically. This full moon week is here to reconnect you to your why and to remind you what makes you feel alive and what doesn’t anymore. What a powerful way to begin the month of May: clear, charged, and deeply in tune with yourself.

Read your horoscopes for your Sun and Rising signs for the most in-depth forecast.

Aries Sun & Rising:

Aries, what would it look like for you to actually take your dreams seriously… like, for real this time? This first full week of Uranus in Gemini is sparking something in your mind: your ideas feel electric, your curiosity is leading you somewhere new, and with that energy harmonizing with Neptune in your sign, there’s a softness to it too. You’re dreaming bigger, romanticizing your life more, and flirting with possibilities. The key here is not to scatter your energy trying to do everything at once. You don’t need five new ideas… you need one that makes your heart feel alive. One that feels like you. Let your creativity feel playful, but also intentional. That’s where the magic actually lands.

And then… things get deep. The Scorpio Full Moon on May 1st hits your intimacy, trust, and shared resources sector, and it’s not subtle. This is the kind of energy that brings everything to the surface: who you trust, who you don’t, where your energy is being reciprocated, and where it’s not. You might feel more intense, more observant, more “I see everything now” than usual. This is your moment to call things out, set boundaries, and get real about what you’re sharing emotionally, financially, sexually.

For some, this can bring a breakthrough such as a payout, a win, a sense of “finally, things are aligning.” For others, it’s a wake-up call to take control of your resources and your power. Either way, think back to what was happening around Scorpio Season six months ago… this is the culmination. You’re not here to play small in your connections anymore. You’re here to choose depth, truth, and alignment — even if it means outgrowing what once felt comfortable.

Taurus Sun & Rising:

Taurus, what if this time you didn’t brace for the worst, but actually allowed yourself to imagine things working out? This first full week of Uranus in Gemini is already stretching your relationship with money, stability, and what you thought was “secure,” but instead of spiraling into “what if it all falls apart,” you’re being asked to try something different… what if it evolves in your favor?

With Neptune in Aries activating your inner world, there’s a quiet opening happening: your intuition is sharper, your imagination is more active, and you’re able to dream beyond your current circumstances. This is less about forcing change and more about softening your resistance to it. You don’t have to have everything figured out right now. You just have to stay open enough to explore new ways of supporting yourself, and grounded enough to not get swept away by every passing idea. Let inspiration guide you, but let your values anchor you.

Once the Scorpio Full Moon takes place on May 1st, your attention turns to your relationships in a way that feels deeply reflective. This is a culmination point emotionally, romantically, energetically, and you may find yourself seeing things from a perspective you didn’t have before. With Uranus no longer in your sign, there’s a bit more distance now, and with that comes clarity. You might look back on the past six months or even the past few years and realize just how much you were going through, how much you were changing, and how that impacted the way you loved and were loved. There’s space here for forgiveness — for yourself, for others, for what didn’t work. Some connections may deepen through honesty and empathy, others may naturally come to a close if they’ve run their course. The key is not to control the outcome. Let things reveal themselves. The more you trust the flow, the more healing this moment becomes.

Gemini Sun & Rising:

Gemini, what if the version of you that you’re becoming doesn’t need to be “figured out” yet… it just needs to be explored? This first full week of Uranus in your sign is already shifting something in how you see yourself, how you move, how you think about your future, and you’re being asked to stay curious. With Neptune in Aries activating your community and future vision sector, there’s a dream forming — not just about who you are, but about where you’re going and who you’re becoming alongside. You might feel more inspired, imaginative, even more romantic about your life path. The key is not to rush to define it. You don’t need to commit to every idea… just follow the ones that feel alive and see where they take you.

As the Scorpio Full Moon lights up the skies on May 1st, your focus shifts to your daily life, your routines, and your well-being in a way that feels more intense than usual. This is a culmination point around how you manage your energy physically, mentally, and emotionally. You might notice where you’ve been overextending yourself, ignoring your body’s signals, or staying busy to avoid something deeper. And now, it’s harder to ignore. This can be a powerful moment of reset: choosing better habits, setting boundaries around your time, or finally addressing something that’s been affecting your health or peace of mind. You don’t need to overhaul your entire life overnight, but you do need to be honest about what’s no longer sustainable.

Cancer Sun & Rising:

Cancer, what if the life you’re dreaming about isn’t far away… it just requires you to trust it a little more? This first full week of Uranus in Gemini is activating your inner world in a way that’s subtle but powerful, highlight your intuition, your dreams, your quiet knowing. And with Neptune in Aries lighting up your career and public path, there’s this interesting harmony between what you feel called to do and where your life is actually headed. You might find yourself imagining a different version of success… one that feels more aligned, more meaningful, less about pressure and more about purpose. The key is not to dismiss those visions as unrealistic. Let yourself sit with them, refine them, and trust that even if you don’t have all the steps yet, you’re being guided toward something that fits you better.

Then on May 1st, the Scorpio Full Moon strikes, shifting the energy into your creativity, romance, and joy sector, and it’s intense in the best way. This is a culmination of how you’ve been showing up in love, in your passions, in the things that make you feel alive. You might feel a surge of emotion around a relationship, a creative project, or even your relationship to your own self-expression. Some of you could be celebrating a connection deepening, a project coming to life, or a moment where you feel truly seen. Others might be realizing where something no longer fulfills you in the same way. Think back to where you were in your life during Scorpio Season… this week’s full moon is where that story evolves. The more honest you are about what brings you joy, the easier it becomes to choose it moving forward.

Leo Sun & Rising:

Leo, what if the right people aren’t something you find, but rather something you align with? This first full week of Uranus in Gemini is already shaking up your social world in a way that feels exciting, a little unpredictable, and very revealing. You might notice new connections forming quickly, old ones fading just as fast, or a sudden urge to be in spaces that actually reflect who you are now. With Neptune in Aries activating your expansion and belief sector, there’s a bigger vision forming around your life, and you’re starting to realize that not everyone can come with you to that next level. The key is not to force belonging. Let your energy shift, let your circles evolve, and trust that the right people will meet you where you’re going, not just where you’ve been.

Once the Scorpio Full Moon occurs on May 1st, everything turns inward in a way that feels intense but necessary. This activates your home, family, and emotional foundation zone, bringing up themes around safety, belonging, and what “home” really means to you. You might feel more sensitive, more reflective, or more aware of dynamics that you’ve been trying to keep steady. This can be a moment of having a healing conversation that clears the air, setting boundaries with family, or simply realizing what you need to feel grounded moving forward. Think back to themes in your life from Scorpio Season 2025… this week’s full moon is where that emotional storyline comes full circle. Not everything needs to be fixed overnight, but everything does deserve to be acknowledged.

Virgo Sun & Rising:

Virgo, what if the path you’re meant to take isn’t the one you planned, but the one that keeps pulling you anyway? This first full week of Uranus in Gemini is already shaking up your career and public direction in ways that might feel exciting one moment and uncertain the next. Opportunities, ideas, or shifts in how you want to be seen could come out of nowhere, and instead of trying to immediately organize it all into a perfect plan, you’re being asked to stay open. With Neptune in Aries activating your depth and transformation sector, there’s a deeper layer to this… you’re not just changing what you do, you’re changing why you do it. The key is to trust that not everything needs to be linear to be meaningful. Let the path reveal itself as you move.

The Scorpio Full Moon strikes on May 1st and your attention turns to your communication, mindset, and daily interactions in a way that feels more emotionally charged than usual. This is a culmination around how you express yourself: what you’ve been holding in, what you’ve been overthinking, what needs to be said but hasn’t been. You might feel a strong urge to speak your truth, to clear something up, or to finally put words to something that’s been sitting in your chest. Just be mindful not to let intensity turn into over-analysis or sharpness. Your words have extra power right now… use them to create clarity, and avoid confusion.

Libra Sun & Rising:

Libra, what if the version of life you’ve been imagining is actually closer than you think and you just have to let yourself believe in it fully? This first full week of Uranus in Gemini is opening up your expansion and belief sector, and you may already feel the shift: a desire to travel, to learn, to experience life beyond your usual rhythm. With Neptune in Aries activating your relationship sector, there’s a beautiful but complex harmony — your vision for your life is evolving, and so are your expectations in love and partnership. You might find yourself dreaming bigger, not just for yourself, but for the kind of connection you want to share with someone else. The key is to stay open without idealizing everything. Let your dreams inspire you, but keep your feet on the ground as you move toward them.

With the Scorpio Full Moon taking place on May 1st, the energy turns toward your money, self-worth, and sense of stability in a way that feels more intense than usual. This is a culmination around what you value, not just financially, but emotionally too. You might notice where you’ve been over-giving, undervaluing yourself, or holding onto something out of comfort rather than alignment. There can be a moment of clarity that leads to a decision, a realization, or even a shift in how you approach your resources moving forward. You’re being asked to choose what truly supports you, even if it requires letting go of what once felt safe.

Scorpio Sun & Rising:

Scorpio, what if the version of you you’ve been becoming is finally ready to be seen? This first full week of Uranus in Gemini is activating your depth, intimacy, and shared resources sector, and you may already feel the shift in how you relate, trust, and merge with others. You’re feeling a new sense of openness and curiosity about life. With Neptune in Aries activating your work and wellness sector, there’s a subtle harmony between how you’re showing up in your daily life and how deeply you’re willing to connect with others. You’re starting to realize that intimacy isn’t just about intensity, it’s about consistency, presence, and trust over time. The key is to stay open to change without abandoning your standards. You don’t have to control everything to feel secure… you just have to know yourself.

And then, as the Full Moon rises in your sign on May 1st, everything becomes undeniable. This is your annual full moon — your emotional peak, your moment of truth, your spiritual reset. You may feel more sensitive, intuitive, and aware of everything happening around and within you. This is a culmination of who you’ve been over the past six months, since Scorpio Season 2025, and you might find yourself releasing an old version of yourself, stepping into a new identity, or simply seeing yourself more clearly than ever before. It’s powerful, but it can also feel intense. Let it. You’re not meant to rush through this. Move your body, process your emotions, take space when needed. This is your moment of rebirth, and you don’t need to have it all figured out to step into it.

Sagittarius Sun & Rising:

Sagittarius, what if the connections entering your life right now are here to change you… not just accompany you? This first full week of Uranus in Gemini is activating your relationship sector, and things may already feel different. Conversations are more stimulating, people are more unpredictable, and you might find yourself drawn to connections that don’t fit your usual “type.” With Neptune in Aries lighting up your creativity and romance sector, there’s a dreamy, almost cinematic quality to how you’re relating, bringing sparks, chemistry, and curiosity. But the key is not to get lost in the fantasy. Stay present and let things unfold naturally. Stay open to what each interaction is teaching you about yourself.

On May 1st, the Scorpio Full Moon occurs and the energy turns inward in a way that might catch you off guard. This activates your subconscious and healing zone, bringing emotions, memories, or patterns to the surface that you may not have been fully aware of. It’s less about what’s happening externally and more about what’s being revealed within you. You might feel the need to slow down, to rest, to process, or to step back from the noise for a moment. There’s power in sitting with what’s coming up and allowing it to move through you. Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs happen in the quiet moments no one else sees.

Capricorn Sun & Rising:

Capricorn, what if the way you work, move, and structure your life is ready for an upgrade… not a breakdown? This first full week of Uranus in Gemini is activating your daily routines, work habits, and overall lifestyle, and you may already feel the shift. Things might not run as predictably as you’re used to: schedules change, priorities shift, new methods or opportunities pop up out of nowhere. But with Neptune in Aries activating your home and emotional foundation zone, there’s a deeper reason for it all. You’re being asked to create a life that supports you from the inside out, not just one that looks organized on paper. The key is to stay flexible without losing your discipline. You don’t have to control every detail… you just have to stay aligned with what actually works for you.

The Scorpio Full Moon rises on May 1st and your attention turns to your friendships, community, and long-term goals in a way that feels more emotionally charged than usual. This is a culmination around who you’re building with and whether those connections still align with where you’re going. You might feel a sense of clarity around certain friendships, deepening some, releasing others, or simply realizing who truly supports your vision. It’s not about cutting people off impulsively, but rather about being honest about what feels reciprocal and what doesn’t. The more aligned your circle is, the easier it becomes to stay focused on what you’re creating.

Aquarius Sun & Rising:

Aquarius, what if the thing you’ve been overthinking is actually meant to be played with, not perfected? This first full week of Uranus in Gemini is activating your creativity, romance, and self-expression sector, and there’s a noticeable shift in how you engage with what excites you. Ideas come quickly, inspiration hits randomly, and you might feel pulled to try things that don’t necessarily “make sense” yet. With Neptune in Aries activating your communication sector, there’s a dreamy, imaginative quality to your thoughts and how you express them. You might find yourself writing differently, speaking more freely, or just seeing the world through a more poetic lens. The key is to let it be messy. Not everything needs a final form right now. Exploration is the point.

With the Scorpio Full Moon taking place on May 1st, the energy moves into your career and public image sector, bringing a moment of truth around your direction and how you’re being seen. Something you’ve been working toward, questioning, or quietly building since Scorpio Season 2025 now comes into focus. You might receive recognition, clarity, or even feel an emotional push to pivot if something no longer aligns. It’s intense, but it’s also revealing. You’re being asked to be honest about what success actually means to you, not just what looks good from the outside. Let this moment guide you.

Pisces Sun & Rising:

Pisces, what if the life you’re building starts with how safe you feel being yourself… not just how far you can escape? This first full week of Uranus in Gemini is activating your home, family, and emotional foundation sector, and things may already feel like they’re shifting underneath you. Your space, your sense of stability, even your relationship to “home” might feel more fluid than usual. With your planetary ruler Neptune currently in Aries activating your money and self-worth sector, there’s a deeper layer: you’re redefining what security actually means, not just financially, but emotionally too. The key is not to cling to what feels familiar just because it’s comfortable. Let yourself imagine a version of home, of stability, of support that actually reflects who you are now — not who you had to be before.

And then, as the Scorpio Full Moon strikes on May 1st, everything opens up in a way that feels expansive but emotionally intense. This activates your travel, belief, and higher perspective zone, bringing a culmination around how you see your life and your future. You might feel a strong pull to explore something new physically, mentally, or spiritually, or a realization that your current path needs to evolve. You’re being asked to trust what’s calling you forward, even if it doesn’t fully make sense yet.

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In 2021, Michaela Coel gave an acceptance speech at the Emmy Awards that I think about almost daily. In it, Coel said, “In a world that entices us to browse through the lives of others to help us better determine how we feel about ourselves, and to, in turn, feel the need to be constantly visible, for visibility these days seems to somehow equate to success. Do not be afraid to disappear, from it, from us, for a while, and see what comes to you in the silence.” I think about this speech a lot not just because I am a writer, and that’s who Coel was speaking to specifically, but because it says a lot about fame and creativity. Mother Mary, the A24 gothic pop opera in which Coel stars alongside Anne Hathaway, is mostly about who gets the credit for creative genius, but it’s also about what happens when you are constantly visible and when that visibility eats away at the truest parts of you, rendering you unable to differentiate performance from reality. It’s about deafening silence battling against screaming crowds, the inner quiet that refuses to acquiesce to loud adoration. The film is also a ghost story and a love story, despite what its tagline suggests. 

Hathaway plays the titular character, Mother Mary, a pop star who seeks out her ex-best friend (and maybe lover?) Sam (Coel), her former costume designer and the woman responsible for turning the singer into a global icon with a distinct look. Performing music written and produced by Charli xcx, Jack Antonoff, and FKA twigs, Hathaway is transcendent. Onstage, she’s ethereal, yet commanding and powerful. She’s giving Lady Gaga meets Florence Welsh, even though director David Lowery credits Taylor Swift as a major inspiration (Hathaway herself name checks Beyoncé’s Homecoming in our interview). Offstage, a haunted Mother Mary retreats to Sam’s barn, a makeshift wardrobe workshop, and begs her to make sense of the physical and emotional descent she’s on. As the thoughtful, scorned genius costume designer Sam, Coel is riveting.

Michaela Coel and Anne Hathaway at the “Mother Mary” New York Special Screening held at the Metrograph on April 13, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by John Nacion/Variety via Getty Images)

The movie is essentially a two-hander, unfolding like a play. Sam delivers long, righteous monologues that justify her indignation towards her former creative partner. Mother Mary did Sam dirty and she hasn’t forgotten. The movie is also about a white pop star denying credit owed to a Black woman behind-the-scenes, a tale Hollywood knows well. It’s implied that Sam is doing fine now, finding success on her own, but she’s more recluse than Mary. She saw what came to her in the silence. Mother Mary is trying to do the same. As they battle their metaphorical and literal demons, and each other, the result is an exhilarating face-off between two of the greatest living actresses of their generation. At times, the film doesn’t meet the bar set by its stellar performances, but when it does, Mother Mary is triumphant. 

As they battle their metaphorical and literal demons, and each other, the result is an exhilarating face-off between two of the greatest living actresses of their generation.

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When I sat down with Coel and Hathaway earlier this month in New York City, they exuded the same awe for each other that their characters do onscreen, without the sordid past and resentment. They are both as thoughtful and attentive as their personas suggest, and more playful and energetic than you may expect from two women promoting two movies at once (Coal has The Christophers and Mother Mary, while Hathaway is also on a marathon press run for The Devil Wears Prada 2). From Mother Mary’s all-female cast to the glaring racial dynamic between their characters, we get into it all. Plus, of course, I had to ask about Coel’s now seminal Emmys speech. 

There is not a man in sight in this film, and we love to see it! So talk about this all-female cast. Onscreen, the world is entirely shaped by women. Why was that  so important for this film and how did it impact the set?

Michaela Coel: Well, there were some men, eventually. The dancers. 

Anne Hathaway: Yes, exactly. 

MC: But only the women speak. 

Important distinction! 

AH: I didn’t notice that for some time. So I don’t know how important it was necessarily, because it wasn’t insisted upon. That wasn’t like there was a group meeting where we were like, “only women speak in the movie!” I don’t know how to describe it. I’ve had this feeling once in a film before, where I go, Oh, this is what it’s like to be a guy, because we have the majority position on this one. The word that came to mind was natural. It was fun. It was inclusive. Whenever there would be these big scenes that involved the entire cast, we would always meet up a couple days before at my house and just eat food and talk, and it was just lovely energy, lovely people. 

MC: I wonder for David [Lowery], it may have been deliberate, and I wonder whether you notice that it’s all women when you’re a man, I don’t think any of us realized that we were in a film with just women, but I’m wondering whether, if you’re a man, you immediately notice that this film is full of women.

I think a pop star would rather die than be caught stealing from someone else. So I tried to respect that.

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You know what, I didn’t notice until I heard David speak about it after a screening of the film and I thought, That is rare. OK so a lot of this movie is about credit, and who gets credit. I want to give you the chance to give each other credit, or some recognition that you feel like the other needs more of.

MC: There’s this scene in the film in which you’ve seen Anne has to do this dance in a barn. When an actress or an actor comes to play a pop star, there are a million ways to play a pop star, and there’s a version of that which requires no stretching. Anybody can be a pop star, really, but Anne chose to learn and stretch and bend and break herself as an artist to put together Mother Mary. The strength that she had — to learn the choreography, the splits, the carrying her own body weight and putting her legs up in the air — is something she didn’t have to do. She chose to do that. And as the person who’s often quite lazy [laughs], I had to learn to be a fashion designer. I think I spent a day in Germany in some artillery with Schiaparelli, with our costume designer, and then I was done. 

AH: I don’t think lazy is the right word, considering you just told me what you’re doing on your new show, and you biked to work every single day. I’m just gonna gently push back on that one. [laughs]. Where to begin with Michaela Coel? You could focus on the intellect, you could focus on the talent, you could focus on the bravery, you could focus on the vision. You could focus on the poetry. You could focus on the majesty. I’m just going to keep it superficial and say you’re drop dead gorgeous. The face card is another level. 

MC: Thank you. 

Anne, I know there were a lot of real-life influences for Mother Mary, like Taylor Swift, Beyonce and St Vincent. How did you find  your version of her without simply imitating those icons?

AH: Those artists loom so large in our culture. They certainly do for me. So I was very aware that there was no possible way to steal because we all know them so well. I actually tried not to be influenced by them. What I tried to do was study them in order to know the space that they occupied so completely that I would know where there was negative space still to be claimed. And that was so much of what informed Mother Mary were the choices that other people hadn’t made that felt authentic to our film, where I really got inspired by all of these women were in their tour documentaries, and watching them in their raw state, build these shows that wind up becoming these incredible cultural experiences. 

I watched Homecoming so many times, and watching Beyoncé go from being postpartum to doing that show for two hours for two weekends. And then she changed the show up every weekend. The costumes were totally different. It’s another level. And so I think I just tried to honor that wild drive that pop stars have. In terms of the specifics of Mother Mary versus the specifics of them, I think a pop star would rather die than be caught stealing from someone else. So I tried to respect that.

There is something very potent about being a dark-skinned woman in this film who lives in a dark barn where she is barely seen.

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There’s so much between these characters that isn’t said but felt. And the racial dynamic is there – a Black woman helps shape the vision of a white global icon and doesn’t get the credit she deserves. How did you both interpret and navigate that racial dynamic between Mother Mary and Sam?

MC: We didn’t really have those conversations, but they were never had with anybody but me and my journal and Tasha Smith, who I worked with a little bit in preparation for this. It was kind of interesting. I didn’t consciously see or feel that, but it naturally moved through me when I think about the playlist that I made. It’s a lot of Black American singers from the 60s, 70s and 80s, and I would listen to their music every day. Esther Marrow, Dion Warwick, Chaka Khan, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Peabo Bryson. When I look at a lot of those artists and a lot of the music of that time, it has been appropriated and sucked in by the pop machine or by the R&B machine, but just with people that look completely different, there is something very strong about that. There is something very potent about being a dark-skinned woman in this film who lives in a dark barn where she is barely seen. And I think those things will resonate to particular kinds of people, and for them, they receive a different layer to the story. And that’s the great thing about both David Lowry’s casting and his writing; everybody’s going to take something very different from their experience watching it.

Michaela, before I go I have to thank you for your work. Thank you for Chewing Gum. Thank you for I May Destroy You. And thank you for your 2021 Emmys speech which I think about all the time. You said “Visibility these days seems to somehow equate to success. Do not be afraid to disappear for a while … and see what comes to you in the silence.” I would love to know what that means to you now. And for both of you, how important it is to disappear for a while and see what comes to you in the silence. 

MC: It’s my favorite thing. I literally look at the map and I go, Where can I go now? Where nobody knows who I am. I’m gonna go there by myself, like Northern Michigan and Jacksonville. That’s where I was the day before I came here, just on the porch with my friend, who’s 79 now, chilling. That’s me disappearing. And it’s not just to create it’s to re-humanize myself, because this is all an amazing game that we have the privilege and knowledge to create and get immersed in. And then I love to just go 10 toes down, see my cousins, see my friends from secondary school, high school, that’s why I need to disappear into those places. And then somehow art finds me along the way. And then I get to come back into the world and give people what I found in the cave, and that’s so nice. It’s like bringing a rare diamond to the world.

I do have a lot of movies coming out, so it’s time to hibernate.

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AH: That’s beautiful. For me, I have to temper that instinct with the fact that I’ve been a recognizable person since I was a teenager. So being able to disappear is not always something that’s available to me.

MC: Come to Ghana. I’ll find you some spots.

AH: I’d love to. I told you I want to come! I tend to try to take little dips [out]  in rather than these big dips. So I’ll try to find places that I love and that feed me at odd times when they’re sort of not very populated, or they kind of feel abandoned. And that is really, really important, because I try to offer my soul when I act, and if my soul is not fed. I’m not quite sure what I’m offering. And it matters so much to me that to just recognize that my life, which is very far from where it began, I can’t really think about it as mine. You know, it’s the result of the support that I’ve received for decades from so many people, and it matters so much to me that if I ask you to invest your time and your money that you work so hard for, if I ask you to invest that in me, I have to give you something amazing in return. And so I just kind of try to focus on that balance, because I do feel like I’m also fed by the work, and I do want to improve as an actor, and the only way to do that is, is by doing it. That being said, I do have a lot of movies coming out, so it’s time to hibernate, for sure. Time to go to Ghana [laughs].

This interview has been edited for clarity. 

Mother Mary is in theaters now.

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Coastal cool meets modern texture with these ribbed blue beauties that are perfect for flanking a bed or brightening a dark console.

Mercury Row Sabb 28" Ceramic Lamp, $, available at Wayfair

Lean into the "grandmillennial" trend with this sage gingham set that's as soft as it is photogenic.

NSNLGSGC Gingham Comforter Set, $, available at Wayfair

This sculptural beauty works double duty as a chic plant stand or a trendy side table for your patio setup.

Brayden Studio 18"H MGO Faux Terrazzo Garden Stool, $, available at Wayfair

Give your entryway an instant slice of summer; it's the ultimate welcome home for anyone who doesn't take life too seriously.

Ebern Designs Achraf Non-Slip Outdoor Doormat, $, available at Wayfair

Hand-blown vibes with a pop of sunshine-yellow, because even your morning orange juice deserves a designer vessel.

Rosecliff Heights Lagoon Glass Juice Pitcher, $, available at Wayfair

The easiest way to refresh your porch is with these bold green stripes. They add a crisp, preppy punch to any outdoor sofa or seating.

Ensperta Pillow Covers (Set of 2), $, available at Wayfair

Add a whimsical, vintage-inspired touch to your tablescape with these colorful, floral-shaped holders. They are a brilliant way to play with the eclectic chic aesthetic during your next dinner party.

House of Hampton Set of Two Taper Candle Holders, $, available at Wayfair

Channel your favorite Parisian cafe with this adorable sage green set. It's foldable and weather-resistant, making it a stylish solution for even the smallest balconies or garden nooks.

Ebern Designs Shelah Bistro Set, $, available at Wayfair

Ground your living room with this bold, architectural pattern that looks like a custom piece from a high-end gallery.

Trent Austin Design Rambo Area Rug, $, available at Wayfair

This outdoor set is airy, ergonomic, and perfectly teal. They'll bring an effortless mid-century vacation feel to any backyard.

Wade Logan Outdoor Lounge Chairs, $, available at Wayfair

The ultimate wellness flex. This compact infrared oasis brings the high-end spa experience directly into your home, at a fraction of the price.

Sauna Pro Infrared Sauna, $, available at Wayfair

Finally, a lawn game that actually matches the aesthetic. These retro stripes make backyard competition look incredibly polished.

The American Cornhole Association Backyard 2400 Cornhole Boards, $, available at Wayfair

With high-fashion curves in a moody forest green, these are the statement pieces your dining room has been dreaming of.

Everly Quinn Caserta Armchair (Set of 2), $, available at Wayfair

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We know the devil wears Prada, but which perfumes made the cut for the stars, celebrities, and content creators at The Devil Wears Prada 2 world premiere?

Refinery29's senior fashion writer Victoria Montalti asked the question on the red carpet, and we were delighted by the answers. From classic Chanel to French fragrance house Ex Nihilo, there's a reason the carpet smelled so damn good.

Scroll ahead for the fragrances to buy if you want to channel your inner celeb.

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Simone Ashley wore Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum

"I'm wearing Baccarat, which one of my besties gave me," Ashley said.

Think creamy jasmine, airy saffron, and green moss accord.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum, $, available at Nordstrom

Johnny Weir wore Ex Nihilo Emerald Royals Eau de Parfum

"I collect niche fragrances, I'm wearing Ex Nihilo's Emerald Royals," Weir said, a head-turning mix of frankincense, nutmeg, and vanilla-like tonka.

Ex Nihilo Emerald Royals Eau de Parfum, $, available at Harrods

Tara Lipinski wore Sora Dora's Jany Extrait de Parfum

"Johnny picks mine out," Lipinski said. "What is the one I wear, the vanilla?"

"She's wearing Jany by Sora Dora. It's like apple pie," Weir replied, thanks to baked apple, cinnamon, and buttery caramel.

Sora Dora Jany Extrait de Parfum, $, available at MAXAROMA

Laufey wore St. Paul's Apothecary Deep Forest Eau de Parfum

"I am wearing a perfume that I bought in Denmark. It's from St. Paul's Apothecary, and it's very woodsy, and it smells very Nordic to me," Laufey said.

That'll be the zesty orange, creamy cedarwood, and heady patchouli.

St. Paul's Apothecary Deep Forest Eau de Parfum, $, available at FRAMA

Jasmine Tookes wore Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu de Parfum

"The perfume I'm wearing tonight is always Byredo Bal d'Afrique," Tookes said. Rich praline meets zippy bergamot and lemon, and tangy blackcurrant.

Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu de Parfum, $, available at Nordstrom

Sienna Spiro wore Chloé Nomade Eau de Parfum

"I'm wearing Chloé. Chloé Nomade perfume, which is the one my mum wears. And so it reminds me of her," Spiro said. It's all about the fresh freesia flower, sweet cherry plum, and earthy oakmoss.

Chloé Nomade Eau de Parfum, $, available at Sephora

Kelli Anne Sewell wore Ex Nihilo Gold Immortals Eau de Parfum and Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum

"Gold Immortals from Ex Nihilo, ooh, it's good," Sewell said. That's all down to the ripe pear, skin-like musk, and warm amber. "And Carolina Herrera Good Girl," she added. Think jasmine and vanilla-esque tonka bean.

Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum, $, available at Sephora

Taryn Delanie wore Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette

"I've been wearing the same Chanel perfume since I was like, 20 years old. But I do love Prada, I love a Prada moment," Delanie said.

Chanel Eau Tendre is an uplifting combination of citrus, jasmine, and spicy teakwood.

Chanel Chance Eau Tandre Eau de Toilette, $, available at Sephora

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The weather is turning, with some days feeling bright and sunny, while others have us hunkering down in hoodies and sweats. If you need something to get you out of this transitional weather, Netflix is releasing some killer content this May. We’re talking documentaries, films, and yes, your guilty pleasure… reality TV.

Whether you want to see Married At First Sight star Dave Hand make his debut on international television in Perfect Match Season 4, be touched by a relationship between an octopus and Sally Field, or watch a new rom-com, Netflix has you covered. Oh, and Martin Short’s new documentary Marty, Life Is Short is also heading our way. Could Only Murders In The Building co-star Selena Gomez make an appearance? Ahead, see all of our top picks for Netflix movies and TV shows to watch this May 2026.

The Four Seasons Season 2

The gang are back for some messy seasonal holidays, with some awkward family dynamics to navigate. Ginny (Erika Henningsen) is pregnant with Nick’s (Steve Carell) baby, while his ex Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver) may still be reeling from their unexpected divorce. Danny (Colman Domingo), Claude (Marco Calvani), Kate (Tina Fey) and Jack (Will Forte) are all back, and we can’t wait to binge this one.

When: May 28
Watch if you like: Wine Country, Otherhood

You, Always

This sweet Australian rom-com is officially landing on Netflix! Following Dr. Jen Bell (Jessica De Gouw), our leading lady must decide whether to move to Sydney for a passionate love with her favourite author, or stay in her island home with her long-time best friend. We’re feeling friends-to-lovers here, in the best way.

When: May 1
Watch if you like: Always Be My Maybe, Falling Inn Love

Remarkably Bright Creatures

Based on the bestseller by Shelby Van Pelt, this heartfelt film follows a widow (Sally Field) who works at an aquarium. Her special bond with a giant Pacific octopus leads her to an adrift young man (Lewis Pullman), and the pair develop an unlikely friendship.

The film also stars Colm Meaney, Joan Chen, Kathy Baker, Beth Grant and Sofia Black-D’Elia.

When: May 8
Watch if you like: Nonnas, Good Grief

Marty, Life Is Short

Marty, Life Is Short is a documentary chronicling the life and career of comedian Martin Short. Director Lawrence Kasdan has combined unseen archival footage with new interviews from Short’s celebrity friends.

When: May 12
Watch if you like: Will & Harper, Jerry Before Seinfeld

Perfect Match Season 4

Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 is well and truly over… so Perfect Match Season 4 is dropping just in time! In a reality TV crossover, MAFS 2025 contestant Dave Hand has officially joined the cast, so it will be interesting to see if he finds love this time around.

When: May 13
Watch if you like: Married at First Sight, Love Is Blind

The Boroughs

This new TV show from the executive producers of Stranger Things looks intriguing. The sci-fi horror follows a group of people in a “perfect” retirement community, who discover not everything is as it seems. They must join forces to stop an otherworldly force from stealing the one thing they don’t have much of: time.

The show stars Geena Davis, Alfred Molina, Jena Malone, Denis O’Hare, Alfre Woodard, Beth Bailey and more.

When: May 21
Watch if you like: Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen, The OA

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If you wore makeup in 2012 and 2016, you probably remember an era that was all about a full-face beat: dramatic contour, stark matte liquid lipsticks, and enough full-coverage foundation to hide a multitude of sins. I began my beauty editor career around that time, which makes me all the more grateful for the one I find myself in now: a soft-girl approach to makeup that feels like a breath of fresh air. 

Of course, sheer makeup isn’t exactly new. But these days, it’s hitting differently. A mix of shifting tastes — partly shaped by the pandemic’s interruption of full-glam routines — and the natural ebb and flow of trend cycles has brought us to a place where less-is-more feels modern and refreshing. The look I keep coming back to centers on dewy, healthy skin and blurred, diffused pops of color. It echoes the “jelly makeup” moment, but feels more grown-up, with a softer, romantic sensibility. 

During a recent Instagram scroll, I came across the perfect description of this micro trend, courtesy of makeup artist Alexandra French: Watercolor makeup. Think: luminous washes of color that are dewy but not quite glossy, with sheer, buildable color payoff that allows the skin to peek through. “You can see the hydration and bounce,” MAC Cosmetics senior artist Gilbert Soliz tells Refinery29 of this makeup moment. “It’s also a seasonal shift that totally makes sense.” Ahead, discover the products and techniques to help you get the look.

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Our collective love affair with blush is arguably what’s driving this trend. But according to Soliz, the difference between ethereal and accidentally messy comes down to technique. His advice: start with less than you think you need and build slowly, pressing and tapping pigment into the skin rather than swiping. “I also let each layer settle before adding more — this allows the color to blur into the skin instead of sitting on top and turning patchy,” he explains. 

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When it comes to product, the goal is that luminous, barely-there wash of color — and texture matters. Soliz recommends reaching for “lightweight, water-forward formulas” over traditional powders. “Think serums, skin tints, balms, and gel-cream hybrids that create a veil on the skin rather than sitting on top,” he says.

Lately, I’ve been reaching for Benefit’s new Juice Stick blushes, which glide on with a cooling burst of hydration (that’s the coconut water in the formula) and leave behind a fresh, just-pinched flush. In her post, makeup artist Alexandra French also calls out Stila’s Convertible Color Liqua-Tint Blushes, which can be used on cheeks and lips while delivering a hit of hydration via hyaluronic acid and antioxidants. Victoria Beckham’s Colour Wash comes in both blush and bronzer shades, with a water-light formula that melts into skin and leaves behind a gauzy, glazed sheen of color.

Lips

It’s easy to equate this trend with gloss, but watercolor makeup is a bit more nuanced than a mirror-like finish. Instead, think plush, softly diffused lips that look hydrated and lightly tinted — never overly lacquered. MAC Cosmetics’ Glow Play lip balms deliver a sheer, juicy wash of color that subtly adapts to your lips’ pH for a more personalized hue. Laneige’s JuicePop liquid lip tints lean into that just-bitten effect with a touch of shine, while Makeup By Mario’s Jelly Jar balms invite a more hands-on approach, letting you finger-paint your way to a lived-in lip look.  

In terms of shades (and this applies for elsewhere on the face, too), it’s less about the specific color and more about how it’s applied; if I’m not dabbing product on with clean fingers, I like to follow Katie Jane Hughes’ technique of “priming” the brush (aka loading it up with product and diffusing it within the bristles by wiping excess off the back of my hand) to dot it onto my mouth for a blurred effect. Additionally, I’ve been pushing myself to leave my comfort zone of nudes and terracottas in favor of rosy and even lilac tones, like something I’d see in a Eugène Delacroix portrait.

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And yes, the look works for eyes, too. Instead of reaching for your most pigmented powders, opt for sheer liquid or cream shadows that can be tapped onto lids with your fingers for that softly diffused effect. I’ve been especially into Violette_FR’s new Plume Eyeshadows, which melt into the skin with a blurred finish thanks to their soft, cream-to-powder formula. As Violette herself puts it, the goal with this product “isn’t intensity or precision,” but rather a diaphanous veil of color that feels effortless to apply. I also love Versed’s Sheer Stay Liquid Eyeshadow (particularly the shade Haze, a pale purple that looks borrowed from Monet’s Water Lilies paintings) and Armani Beauty’s Eye Tints — both deliver a quick, foolproof wash of color that you can swipe on and blend out in seconds. 

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Chloe Cherry is “extremely tired” of being asked about sex work. But it’s hard to get around the topic when it’s a focal point of Euphoria Season 3, and she stars in the controversial HBO series. Cherry plays Faye, a deadpan, deceptively observant drug smuggler working with Zendaya’s Rue and a drug addict herself. As the show leans harder into shock value this season, Cherry is one of the few cast members willing to interrogate what the Sam Levinson series is actually saying. Since she’s no stranger to the realities of sex work herself, it’s understandable that she has become a voice of critique. But it’s also fair that Cherry doesn’t want to be positioned as a spokesperson for an industry she only dabbled in. As Euphoria asks if sex work is empowering or just a means to an end, Cherry has insights that are completely unexpected. Like her character, she’s become one of the show’s quiet truth-tellers, mixing bluntness and vulnerability into every answer. 

Nearly every major character in this season of Euphoria is, in some way, entangled in transactional intimacy, blurring the line between survival, choice, and spectacle. TV’s most polarizing series has doubled down on sex work as a central plot device. Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) wants a quick payout to fund her extravagant wedding to Nate (Jacob Elordi) so she turns to OnlyFans, despite already living in luxury. Maddy (Alexa Demie) is a model manager (including OnlyFans models) and Jules (Hunter Schafer) is a sugar baby. Rue is also working at a strip club.

As Euphoria Season 3 storylines spiral into increasingly sensational territory, Cherry has thoughts and they are razor sharp. In conversation with Refinery29’s Taylor Loren, Cherry talks about her now famous Gen-Z pout, the control she had over Faye’s look, and her real thoughts on OnlyFans and that controversial Cassie storyline. 

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How much input did you have into how your character Faye looks and presents herself on screen?

Chloe Cherry: For Season 3, I actually did have a lot of input in how Faye looks and presents herself on screen, because of the fact that Sam and I worked together so much to create who Faye was in Season 2 that for Season 3, they really trusted my input on what I felt like Faye would be wearing. We did this long wardrobe test, where we tried on so many things. And as soon as they would put something on me, I would just know. I’d be, like, “Faye wouldn’t wear this. Faye would wear this.” I just knew what Faye would have access to based off of how she lives versus not.

The thing that’s really trending on the internet right now is the Gen Z pout, and lots of people credit you as one of the people who made that so popular. What are your thoughts on the Gen Z pout?

CC: It’s not like a pout, it’s just my natural resting face. It’s when I rest all the muscles in my face. And my whole life, I’ve been told that I have Resting Bitch Face, and I would always think That’s so unfair. This is literally just what my face naturally looks like when it’s resting. Why do I have to be smiling at all times for you to be comfortable near me? I just never could understand why that term “Resting Bitch Face” even existed and why people had been saying it to me since I was, like, 15 years old. To the point that I was like I’m never fucking smiling again! And I’m gonna convince the whole next generation to also stop smiling. There you fucking go.

I just can’t stand this whole thing: “Oh, you’re so pretty. You should smile more.” I’m just at the grocery store. Why would I just be smiling at all times? When I’m just feeling normal and content, my face is just like that. I’d look like a weirdo if I was just smiling.

I’m never fucking smiling again! And I’m gonna convince the whole next generation to also stop smiling. There you fucking go.

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I want to talk to you about some of the themes in the show around sex work and power. I think you’re a very qualified person on the cast to talk about that, but at the same time, I’m also aware that that’s probably something that a lot of people lead with. Do you ever get tired of those questions? 

CC: I do get extremely tired of people asking me about sex work. One is because I actually wasn’t a very successful sex worker. Two is because I barely spent any time in that industry at all. Again, because I was not that successful. Three, it’s because there’s about 100 people that were astronomically more successful than me in that industry, that are still working at industry today, that did way more in that industry than I ever did or never am going to do, and know way more about the industry than I am ever going to know, and have way more experience in it than I do.

OnlyFans and sex work have become more normalized, but it’s literally only because of capitalism and the economy getting worse. It has nothing to do with empowerment or power or anything.

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I always just say, like, “if you want to have a conversation about porn, why do you have me on?” There’s so many actual porn stars that are doing it today that you could interview instead if you want to talk about that. I never understood why everybody wants to talk to me about it when I actually wasn’t super unsuccessful in it and not popular at all. I wasn’t popular in the industry at all until I was on Euphoria. When I was actively working as a porn star, not a single person interviewed me.

You did an interview recently where you were talking about how you didn’t think that you would be able to in Hollywood [with your past in sex work]. In Episode 2, we see that Maddie has to give up a client because of the stigma that was attached to OnlyFans. But she’s saying “no, the norms are changing. There’s this transition.” Do you feel like that’s true?

CC: I do think that it’s true. OnlyFans and sex work have become more normalized, but it’s literally only because of capitalism and the economy getting worse. It has nothing to do with empowerment or power or anything. What it actually 100% has to do with is just the fact that we live under capitalism and the economy is horrible. That’s why people are turning to it.

It just feels crazy as fuck to see somebody living like Cassie turn to sex work. It’s like, holy shit, that’s where we’re at in society? I really think that OnlyFans is a crazy, weird phenomenon of the 2020s that we will look back on and be very confused by. 

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Cassie says Only Fans means that she would be the one in charge. Do you think that that’s true if you look like Cassie? 

CC: People have, like, the weirdest, like, ideas and like fantasies of sex work, like being like, so empowering and like, we’ve seen all these news stories where they’re like, oh, only fans. Model makes $700 billion in a month, and everyone’s like, whoa and like, I literally just think that these things are a bit of smoke and mirrors, actually, and I don’t know it’s just, I. I don’t even really understand, like, what it means to be on only fans. Honestly, I don’t even really know what people are doing on there. It’s really hard to say if it would give her any power. Obviously Cassie is extremely attractive, so it probably would lead to her making a lot of money. But it just feels crazy as fuck to see somebody living like Cassie turn to sex work. It’s like, holy shit, that’s where we’re at in society? I really think that OnlyFans is a crazy, weird phenomenon of the 2020s that we will look back on and be very confused by. 

What does it feel like to be part of the center of the Euphoria universe? 

CC: It’s the best thing I’ve ever felt in my entire life. I’m not even kidding. I love being an actor. I love being a part of an ensemble, especially an ensemble of incredibly talented actors that I very much respect and I’m very honored to work with. Yes, I am so grateful that I got to be a lead. It was an amazing experience shooting the show. It was super fun. All the things that I got to do, all things that I got to learn and experience, all the people I got to meet. It was so fun. I just fell even more in love with acting, and I just really hope people like watching the show. 

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. 

Euphoria Season 3 is airing now on HBO. 

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