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Queer Eye Star Opens Up About Hitting Rock Bottom: Jonathan Van Ness

Jun 19, 2023

Join Jonathan Van Ness, the beloved grooming expert from 'Queer Eye', as he candidly shares his journey from a challenging childhood to fame. He opens up about his struggles with addiction and the chaotic world of sex work, revealing how these experiences shaped his path to self-acceptance. Discussing the rise of transphobia, he emphasizes the need for allyship and awareness. Jonathan also reflects on the therapeutic nature of humor amidst personal loss and the importance of resilience in his quest for authenticity.

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Jonathan van Ness

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Episode notes

Intro

6min

Navigating Childhood Trauma and Self-Acceptance

15min

A Journey of Purpose and Personal Struggles

3min

Journey Through Struggles and Healing

27min

Navigating Authenticity and Grief in Public Life

4min

The Intersections of Transphobia and Systemic Injustice

15min

Diverse Solutions for Hair Care

4min

In this new episode Steven sits down with hairdresser, television personality, and ‘Queer Eye’s’ grooming expert, Jonathan Van Ness.

Jonathan began his career as a hairdresser, however in 2013 while giving a haircut he captured the attention of a creator for the comedy video website, ‘Funny Or Die’. This was the start of Jonathan’s hit ‘Gay of Thrones’ web series which was nominated three times for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series. In 2018, Jonathan was catapulted into fame as the grooming expert in the Netflix series ‘Queer Eye’. Since 2015, he has hosted a weekly podcast, ’Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness’, and in 2019 he released his New York Times best-selling memoir, ‘Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love’. In 2021, Jonathan launched ‘JVN Hair’, a gender inclusive, sustainable, cruelty-free haircare brand.

In this conversation Jonathan and Steven discuss topics, such as:

Jonathan’s intense childhood
His drug and sex addiction
His journey into sex work and how he lost control of his life
The challenges he has faced with rapid fame
The increasing transphobia and attack on trans people in the US

You can purchase all of Jonathan’s ‘JVN’ hair products, here: https://bit.ly/3CyBBdK

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TikTok: https://bit.ly/3JhaOX9

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