" When people have a say in who you are — hoi polloi you do n’t even know — it make you rethink what your equalizer is . Something you ’ve had down your whole life . It ’s a crafty cocktail in America . "

1.KJ Apa

2.Olivia Rodrigo

3.Naomi Osaka

4.Simone Kessell

5.Charles Melton

6.Vanessa Hudgens

7.Avan Jogia

8.Dinah Jane

9.H.E.R.

10.Henry Golding

11.Jhené Aiko

12.Dwayne Johnson

13.Shay Mitchell

14.Darren Barnet

15.Kimora Lee Simmons

16.Auli’i Cravalho

17.Jordan Fisher

18.Saweetie

19.Jemaine Clement

20.Joy Crookes

21.Nicole Scherzinger

22.Zayn Malik

23.Darren Criss

24.Naomi Scott

25.Ross Butler

26.Taika Waititi

27.Olivia Munn

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“When people have a say in who you are — people you don’t even know — it makes you rethink what your balance is. Something you’ve had down your whole life. It’s a tricky cocktail in America."

A man is seen from the chest up, wearing a black suit jacket over a yellow sweater, with a pink backdrop behind him

Olivia Rodrigo smiles while wearing a white dress with sparkly embellishments on the straps and bodice

Naomi Osaka at a Victoria's Secret event, wearing a floral lavender top with lace details and layered necklaces

Woman on red carpet in sleeveless, black and gold dress with plunging neckline, accessorized with a large pendant and black clutch

Charles Melton attends an event, wearing a black suit with a matching black shirt underneath and a white handkerchief in his pocket

Vanessa Hudgens on the red carpet wearing an off-shoulder black sheer dress, touching her midsection, and sporting gold leaf earrings

Avan Jogia in an ornate jacket with gold embroidery and a white shirt, poses for a portrait

Dinah Jane poses in a brown, sheer outfit with green leaf accessories in her hair and on her clothing

H.E.R. on the red carpet wearing black sunglasses, a black strapless dress, multiple necklaces, and sporting voluminous curly hair at an event

Jhené Aiko on the red carpet wearing an intricate, sheer, high-neck gown with detailed patterns and flowy sleeves

Dwayne Johnson smiling, wearing a patterned button-up shirt with a gold necklace in an indoor setting

Shay Mitchell at an event, wearing a strapless, sheer black corset gown and chandelier earrings

A man wearing a beige blazer over a white tank top and black pants at an indoor event

Kimora Lee Simmons smiles, wearing a patterned blazer over a black top, with long straight hair styled neatly

Auli'i Cravalho at a public event, wearing a graphic white shirt, a dark blazer, and layered necklaces. She has shoulder-length curly hair and minimal makeup

Jordan Fisher poses in a knit sweater in front of a SiriusXM backdrop

Saweetie poses in an elegant black dress with a bold gold necklace and long, styled hair at an event. She has statement earrings and long, polished nails

Jemaine Clement stands in front of an FX network backdrop, wearing glasses and a casual button-up shirt

Joy is on the red carpet wearing a bejeweled, hooded outfit with ornate detailing. She is smiling

Nicole Scherzinger poses in an elegant black sequin gown with a braided strap and long earrings

Zayn Malik, dressed in a white shirt and a jacket with a checkered pattern, stands with a serious expression. Tattoos are visible on his neck

Darren Criss is wearing a blue suit over a light pink shirt, posing in front of a backdrop at a formal event

Naomi Scott in an elegant, high-neck dress with ornate detailing on the red carpet

Ross Butler, wearing a dark blazer and a gold chain, smiles at the camera in front of a textured backdrop

Taika Waititi at an event, wearing a light suit with a bow tie and a small metallic pin on his lapel, smiling at the camera

Olivia Munn at a red carpet event wearing a one-shoulder satin gown, smiling with floral decor in the background

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