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Issa Rae & Director Stella Meghie Break Down the First Date Scene in ‘The Photograph’

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6 years ago

February 14, 2020

On this episode of “Notes on a Scene,” star of ‘The Photograph’ Issa Rae and writer-director Stella Meghie take us through Mae (Issa Rae) and Michael’s (Lakeith Stanfield) first date. To craft such an intimate scene, Stella explains the importance of Issa’s ad-libbed lines, the chemistry felt through their flirtatious banter, and how they set a strong romantic tone that carried through the rest of the film.

‘The Photograph’ is in theaters everywhere on Valentine’s Day!

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Issa Rae & Director Stella Meghie Break Down the First Date Scene in ‘The Photograph’

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A Day On The Set Of ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel ‘Elle’ | Vanity Fair

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1 day ago

July 3, 2026

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Go behind the scenes of Elle with Vanity Fair for an exclusive day on set. Follow the cast through a day of filming as they prepare for scenes, step into character, and reveal what it’s really like making the anticipated new series.

Season 1 of Elle is available to stream July 1 exclusively on Prime Video

Director: Funmi Sunmonu
Director of Photography: Emma Diwa
Editor: Lika Kumoi
Talent: Laura Kittrell; Caroline Driesl Lauren Neustadter; Pete Chatmon; June Diane Raphael; Tom Everett Scott; Lexi Mintree; Gabrielle Policano; Chandler Kinney; Jacob Moskovitz; Zac Looker
Producer: Emebeit Beyene
Line Producer: Natasha Soto-Albors
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi
Associate Production Manager: Elizabeth Hymes
Talent Booker: Mica Medoff
Audio Engineer: Jonathan Ayala
Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin
Post Production Coordinator: Stella Shortino
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds
Senior Manager; Creative Development: Hannah Pak
Director; Creative Development: Claire Buss
Director; Content Production: Lane Williamson
Executive Director; Global Video: Ella Ruffel
Executive Producer: Ruhiya Nuruddin

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Mbappe not only cooks on the field, but also in the kitchen.

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2 days ago

July 2, 2026

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What’s the Mbappe special?

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KATSEYE Reveal Uncomfortable Truths in the Hot Seat | Vanity Fair

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4 days ago

June 30, 2026

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KATSEYE takes a seat in the Vanity Fair Hot Seat and answers rapid-fire questions about everything from their music and friendship to life as a global girl group. With no time to overthink, the members reveal candid confessions and surprising opinions.

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