George Magazine Cover Celebrities: Featuring Cindy Crawford

John F. Kennedy Jr.’s magazine “George” featured numerous celebrity covers during its publication from 1995 to 2001, blending politics and pop culture in a unique format that attracted A-list talent. The publication, founded by Kennedy and Michael J. Berman with Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., debuted in September 1995 with supermodel Cindy Crawford on the cover dressed as George Washington, photographed by Herb Ritts.

According to Wikipedia’s entry on the magazine, “George” was a monthly publication centered on the theme of politics-as-lifestyle, with the tagline “Not Just Politics As Usual.” It departed from traditional political publications by targeting a broader audience through its combination of celebrity interviews, political commentary and fashion content, similar in format to magazines like Rolling Stone, Esquire, or Vanity Fair.

The magazine’s approach aimed to make political news and discourse more engaging for the general public by pairing media and celebrity culture with political topics. Notable contributors to the publication included figures such as Paul Begala, Roger Black, George Clooney, Kellyanne Conway, Ann Coulter, Al D’Amato, Lisa DePaulo, Al Franken, Stephen Glass, Rush Limbaugh, Norman Mailer, Chris Matthews, Steve Miller, Cathy Scott, and W. Thomas Smith Jr.

An eBay listing for a September 2000 issue of “George” magazine confirms that Cindy Crawford appeared again on the cover that year, this time alongside her then-husband Rande Gerber. The issue included political commentary related to U.S. Politics and featured content typical of the magazine’s blend of celebrity interviews, political analysis, and fashion.

People.com highlighted some of the most memorable celebrity covers from “George” magazine in a feature that noted the publication released 57 issues between 1995 and 2001. The site specifically referenced the Crawford debut cover as one of the standout images in the magazine’s history, underscoring its significance in celebrity and publishing history.

AOL.com also published a feature on the magazine’s most memorable celebrity covers, further attesting to the cultural impact of Kennedy’s venture into magazine publishing. These retrospective features highlight how “George” used celebrity appeal to draw readers into political discussions during its six-year run.

The magazine ceased publication with its final issue in January 2001. Throughout its existence, “George” maintained its base in New York City and published in English, carrying the ISSN 1084-662X. Its legacy remains as a distinctive attempt to reframe political media through the lens of celebrity culture and lifestyle journalism.