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JFK Staged His Own Murder in a James Bond–Inspired Spy Film—2 Months Before His Assassination

By JAMES ROBENALT

The untold tale—and never-before-seen photos—of a 1963 home movie directed by Jacqueline Kennedy at Hammersmith Farm.

King Charles Cut Prince Andrew Off Financially, and Now They’re Reportedly Not Speaking

By ERIN VANDERHOOF

Family discord has claimed another heir-spare pair in the Windsor family.

Paul Mescal Had to Quiet the “Demons” for Gladiator II

By REBECCA FORD

The Oscar nominee was anxious in the weeks leading up to filming. “Something settled for me when Ridley slapped me in the back and said, ‘Your nerves are no f--king good to me.’”

Elon Musk May Be Wearing Out His Welcome in Trumpworld

By CAITLIN DEWEY

“First buddy” Elon Musk reportedly clashed with another member of Trump’s inner circle last week—the latest sign that the tech billionaire is not universally beloved among the president-elect’s coterie.

Danielle Deadwyler on Ancestors, Oppression, and Bringing the Past to Light

By CHRIS MURPHY

“I’m trying to ride the decades, man, in a time where people don’t want you to be aware of history,” the Hollywood Issue star tells VF.