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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 Editor-in-Chief | Producer Contributors Fortune Feimster | Kayla Varley | Savanna Morales Kait Lusk | Sarah Uslan | Eddie Cook
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BACK COVER | Monica Barbaro wears Kendra Duplantier tank | Kaftan Studio skirt | Christine Bukkehave earrings
Narrative PR | EB Media PR | Netflix | The Visionaries Forward Artists | db Atelier dtla courtesy of Laura Favier Monica Barbaro was photographed in Los Angeles in February 2023.
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onica Barbaro is dancing her way to stardom
Monica Barbaro has come a long way since her days as a dancer. Poised to reach new heights in Hollywood, she is joined by Fortune Feimster to break down her most defining moments.
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MONICA BARBARO In conversation with Fortune Feimster
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xcuse me, Dior is at the door,” Monica Barbaro playfully says to her friend Fortune Feimster when their call is interrupted by a delivery.
She adds, “You know how fancy I’ve become, I’m going to an event tonight.” That’s what happens when you star in an Oscar-nominated major global franchise whose sequel broke box office records. Once a classically trained ballet dancer, the fiercely talented actress from Northern California is at an interesting point in her career where she has shared movie credits with the likes of Tom Cruise and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Yet, she commands attention with grit and grace, proving herself to be a powerhouse to be reckoned with. After making a striking impression as Top Gun’s first female fighter pilot, she was offered a leading role in the Netflix series Fubar as a seasoned CIA agent and Schwarzenegger’s on-screen daughter. The rising star fielded questions from Fortune Feimster, with whom she shares some fun scenes in the spyadventure dramedy, to shed light on how she forged her own path to success. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY Kayla Varley VIDEOGRAPHY BY Savanna Morales STYLING BY Kait Lusk MAKEUP BY Sarah Uslan at The Visionaries HAIR BY Eddie Cook at Forward Artists PRODUCTION BY Jasmine Perrier at Studio J•T•P LOCATION db Atelier dtla
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