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ABOUT Grumpy Magazine is an international digital and print publication founded and curated by Jasmine Perrier. Selfpublished from France since 2016, we aim at covering the cultural landscape across the world and sharing a genuine vision of life to get you out of your grumpy mood. More than just a magazine, we are interested in aesthetically pleasing a modern take on traditional staples and thus offering a unique book capturing thoughtful stories and stimulating sceneries. This standalone feature is taken from Grumpy Magazine’s IN CONVERSATION series and exclusively available as a solo story featuring one talent and 20+ pages of interview and photos.
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TEAM & CONTRIBUTORS Jasmine Perrier at Studio J•T•P Publisher | Editor-in-chief | Producer | Writer | Designer Contributors Amanda Seyfried | Sam Spence | Savanna Morales Carlee Wallace | Elayna Bachman | Christine Nelli | Boyd Sloan
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eintroducing Ben Barnes
Ten years after working together on The Big Wedding, Ben Barnes and Amanda Seyfried teach us the importance of being fearless and letting it go.
INTERVIEW BY Amanda Seyfried PHOTOGRAPHY BY Sam Spence VIDEOGRAPHY BY Savanna Morales STYLING BY Carlee Wallace at Art Department MAKEUP BY Elayna Bachman at Art Department using YSL Beauty HAIR BY Christine Nelli at Kalpana PRODUCTION BY Jasmine Perrier at Studio J•T•P STYLIST ASSISTANT Boyd Sloan LOCATION Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
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LOOK Sandro
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IN CONVERSATION WITH
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en Barnes can’t quite believe how much he has achieved. Over his 20-year career, he has distinguished himself by taking on the daunting task of
playing complex antagonists and sometimes controversial villains that we love to hate or hate to love. From Westworld to Marvel’s The Punisher and Shadow and Bone, the British actor, who is a real-life sweet and humble person, demonstrates his powerful ability to deliver nuanced and driven performances. When he steps away from darkness and the tortured souls he portrays with commitment on-screen, you can find him proudly and joyfully sharing his own inner thoughts and emotions in music. To explore the journey leading up to this moment, Ben had a reunion with Amanda Seyfried after our photoshoot at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. While reminiscing about their 2013 comedy with an all-star cast, the pair got candid in an unfiltered conversation about creative growth, proud moments, and their ever-changing industry. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
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