V163: Hayes Warner is Hollywood's New Heroine

SHE'S SO BLONDE SHE COULD GET AWAY WITH MURDER!

Introducing Hollywood's new heroine and our V163 Winter 2026 cover star, Hayes Warner! The singer-songwriter makes her acting debut as Debbie Schaffer in Ryan Murphy's sinister new series The Shards, proving that she doesn't take no for an answer. Following an unexpected round of rejection therapy, Warner took matters into her own hands, drafting a letter to Murphy that eventually helped earn her another shot at the role.

In a wickedly entertaining conversation with co-star Jordan Roth, Warner recalls the moment she learned she'd landed the part while getting an IV in Nashville, surrounded by hungover bachelorettes. Naturally, she took matters into her own hands once again, pulling out her IV before heading off to Hollywood the very next day. The two also discuss how playing Debbie helped Warner rediscover her confidence in music, making this one Hollywood story worth investigating.

V163 arrives on global newsstands November 16, 2026. Preorder your copy now!

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