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Amanda Fortini has written for The New Yorker, Slate, Elle, and New York, among other publications. She lives in Los Angeles.
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Jessica Lange's Secret Passion
Jessica Lange isn’t just an Emmy nominee for Grey Gardens, she’s also an acclaimed photographer. Amanda Fortini talked to the actress about aging, love, and her most iconic roles.
Amanda Fortini | Published Jul 09, 2009
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Hollywood's Exquisite Alien
The famously otherworldly and enigmatic Oscar-winning Tilda Swinton talks to Amanda Fortini about her boozy new film, the joys of her open relationship, and why she would rather be a poet.
Amanda Fortini | Published Apr 30, 2009
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Jeremy Piven's Fishy Excuse
When the Entourage star walked away from a starring role on Broadway because he’d been eating too much sushi, something didn’t smell right. But it turns out mercury poisoning is real—at least in L.A.
Amanda Fortini | Published Jan 15, 2009
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