FINAL COMP People's 50th cover & feature opener FINAL COMP People's 50th cover & feature opener
Wendy Naugle, Editor in Chief Wendy Naugle, Editor in Chief
Letter from the Editor
Join us as we celebrate the magazine's major half-century milestone with one epic, celebrity-packed cover
People 50th Anniversary JENNIFER ANISTON Photographed 2/27/24 - at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, CA People 50th Anniversary JENNIFER ANISTON Photographed 2/27/24 - at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, CA
Jennifer Aniston
Revered for her style and grace, the Emmy-winning actress is still captivating audiences on The Morning Show while keeping it real with her beloved friends and dogs
People 50th Anniversary MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY Photographed 12/6/23 at Jennifer Hudson's studio in Burbank, CA. People 50th Anniversary MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY Photographed 12/6/23 at Jennifer Hudson's studio in Burbank, CA.
Matthew McConaughey
The Oscar winner, devoted dad and Sexiest Man Alive alum just keeps livin'—and thriving — 30 years in
People 50th Anniversary NICOLE KIDMAN Photographed 3/5/24 at a peerspace studio Nashville, TN. People 50th Anniversary NICOLE KIDMAN Photographed 3/5/24 at a peerspace studio Nashville, TN.
Nicole Kidman
The Oscar and Emmy winner is at the top of her game after 25 years in Hollywood, relishing work and a ‘lucky’ life with her kids and ‘deep love’ Keith Urban
People 50th Anniversary VIOLA DAVIS Photographed 12/6/23 at Milk Studios in Los Angeles, CA. Photographer: Art Streiber People 50th Anniversary VIOLA DAVIS Photographed 12/6/23 at Milk Studios in Los Angeles, CA. Photographer: Art Streiber
Viola Davis
Dreaming big led to a legendary career for the EGOT winner, who is teaching her teen daughter Genesis the importance of having "a radical love affair with yourself"
Robert DeNiro Date: Wednesday, January 23rd Location: New York Transit Museum\u2014MUST BE ON PAGE-Brooklyn, NY Photographer: Martin Schoeller Robert DeNiro Date: Wednesday, January 23rd Location: New York Transit Museum\u2014MUST BE ON PAGE-Brooklyn, NY Photographer: Martin Schoeller
Iconic Moments
Smagala, Jeanne White-Ginder, and Jessica McClure Smagala, Jeanne White-Ginder, and Jessica McClure
How PEOPLE Changed My Life
People 50th Anniversary DWAYNE JOHNSON The Rock Photographed 3/7/24 at the 225 Liberty Studios in New York, NY. People 50th Anniversary DWAYNE JOHNSON The Rock Photographed 3/7/24 at the 225 Liberty Studios in New York, NY.
Dwayne Johnson
The WWE superstar turned Hollywood heavyweight has learned the art of give and take—but he's keeping the Sexiest Man Alive title
People 50th Anniversary REESE WITHERSPOON Photographed 2/23/24 at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, CA. People 50th Anniversary REESE WITHERSPOON Photographed 2/23/24 at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, CA.
Reese Witherspoon
The Morning Show actress reflects on her three-decade journey from “too serious” child star to Oscar winner actress, media mogul and mom
People 50th Anniversary MICHAEL J FOX - photographed 2/26/24 at Jack Studios in New York, NY. Photographer: Art Streiber People 50th Anniversary MICHAEL J FOX - photographed 2/26/24 at Jack Studios in New York, NY. Photographer: Art Streiber
Michael J. Fox
The actor and philanthropist leads with kindness — and laughter! — and has proven time and time again that anything is possible
People 50th Anniversary SERENA WILLIAMS Photographed 2/5/24 - at the Hilton West Palm Beach in West Palm Beach, Florida. People 50th Anniversary SERENA WILLIAMS Photographed 2/5/24 - at the Hilton West Palm Beach in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Serena Williams
The 23-time Grand Slam champion, mom of two and venture capitalist hung up her tennis racket, but tells PEOPLE the list of what she wants to accomplish "never ends"
People 50th Anniversary DREW BARRYMORE Photographed 2/13/24 - at her TV show studio in New York, NY. People 50th Anniversary DREW BARRYMORE Photographed 2/13/24 - at her TV show studio in New York, NY.
Drew Barrymore
The host of The Drew Barrymore Show looks back on her highs and lows and family legacy: 'If someone shares their story, it makes me feel so much less alone'
People 50th Anniversary JOHN LEGEND Photographed 3/8/24 at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, CA. People 50th Anniversary JOHN LEGEND Photographed 3/8/24 at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, CA.
John Legend
After persevering through "twists and turns" in his early days, the 12-time Grammy winner is still breaking records — and barriers — as he relishes a joyful family life
People 50th Anniversary OPRAH WINFREY Photographed 12/4/23 at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, CA. People 50th Anniversary OPRAH WINFREY Photographed 12/4/23 at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, CA.
Oprah Winfrey
At 70, the beloved icon and cultural trailblazer is filled with gratitude and purpose to uplift others