Ladies First with Laura Brown

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U.S. Representative Katie Porter on Command of Presence Jan 12, 2021

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Representative Katie Porter of California’s 45th Congressional District is a single mom, a law professor, and an attorney with a reputation for being tough as nails—particularly in congressional hearings, where her questioning of men in power is merciless. (Exhibit A: In five minutes, she made the CDC chief agree to waive COVID-19 testing costs for all Americans.) The congresswoman sat down with InStyle editor-in-chief Laura Brown to talk about her take-charge energy.

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Niecy Nash on Confidence Jan 05, 2021

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Niecy Nash stunned the world in August with her fabulous wedding to singer Jessica Betts. But the Emmy Award-winning actress-comedian has been stopping the show since long before that, with roles on the TV shows Clean House, Reno 911, The Mindy Project, Claws, and many others, along with movies like Selma and the Netflix limited series When They See Us. Nash talks with InStyle editor-in-chief Laura Brown about the relentless inner drive that has taken her all the way to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Naomi Watts on Tenacity Dec 29, 2020

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Known for her work in films like Mulholland Drive, The Ring, 21 Grams, I Heart Huckabees, and The Impossible, Naomi Watts has been nominated twice for an Academy Award. But this British-born star hasn’t always been a leading lady: After a tumultuous childhood, she nearly went into the fashion industry, then spent a good 10 years paying her dues in bit roles before finding bigger success in acting. Watts tells longtime pal Laura Brown, editor-in-chief of Instyle Magazine, all about it.

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Emily Ratajkowski on Ownership Dec 22, 2020

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Actress and model Emily Ratajkowski on motherhood, life as a sex symbol, and the importance of getting paid.

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Cynthia Erivo On Joy and Presence Dec 15, 2020

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British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo has been setting American stage and screen aflame since making her Broadway debut just five years ago. Since then she’s racked up a Tony and a Grammy, as well as not one but two Academy Award nominations. Cynthia opens up to InStyle editor-in-chief Laura Brown about how she’s staying level-headed on this express-train ride to fame.

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Michelle Pfeiffer on Grace Dec 08, 2020

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The legendary actress opens up about quarantine clumsiness, her favorite scents, and Jack Nicholson.

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LaLa Anthony on Her Drive Dec 01, 2020

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Actress, author, and all-around great gal LaLa Anthony on her drive to succeed, focus, and the importance of loyalty.

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Trailer: Ladies First with Laura Brown Nov 10, 2020

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InStyle editor-in-chief Laura Brown talks to legendary ladies about how they do it—and what we can learn from them. Joining us this season: Michelle Pfeiffer, LaLa Anthony, Niecy Nash, Congresswoman Katie Porter, and many more.

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