The Hollywood Reporter’s Favorite Illustrations of 2023

Throughout 2023, The Hollywood Reporter‘s art department conceived and commissioned nearly 120 illustrations for stories serious, stylish and satirical. Below are 25 favorites.

A robot typing at a laptop with human writers surrounding him
A robot typing at a laptop with human writers surrounding him

Attack of the Chatbots: Screenwriters’ Friend or Foe?

Illustration by Antonio Sortino
Art direction by Peter B. Cury
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Malala
Malala

Guest Column: ‘Stranger at the Gate’ EP Malala Yousafzai on Entertainment’s “Power to Reveal Our Shared Humanity”

Illustration by Leonardo Santamaria
Art direction by Kelsey Stefanson
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Oscars Cover
Oscars Cover

2023 Oscars Issue Cover

Illustration by Zuzanna Rogatty
Art direction by Peter B. Cury

Michelle Yeoh as guiding figure for mothers
Michelle Yeoh as guiding figure for mothers

What Michelle Yeoh Taught Me About Motherhood

Illustration by Jasu Hu
Art direction by Clare Lynne Ramirez
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house and office furniture floating in water amid fog and clouds
house and office furniture floating in water amid fog and clouds

Brad Pitt and the Bizarre Charity Mess That’s Left Katrina Victims Stranded Again

Illustration by Carl Burton
Art direction by Peter B. Cury
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Ellie Kemper, Karamo Brown, Lisa Vanderpump, Keke Palmer
Ellie Kemper, Karamo Brown, Lisa Vanderpump, Keke Palmer

“This Was One Hot Mess”: Lisa Vanderpump, Keke Palmer and the THR Reality Roundtable

Illustration by Stefano Colferai
Art direction by Kelsey Stefanson
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Print Issue 21 Strike Cover
Print Issue 21 Strike Cover

“Exit Actors” — July 14 Cover

Illustration by The Sporting Press
Art direction by Peter B. Cury

A robot and a human chatting at an office water cooler
A robot and a human chatting at an office water cooler

“Responsible AI”? Some Hollywood VFX Pros See the Upside

Illustration by Christa Jarrold
Art direction by Peter B. Cury
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a man pulling a giant cargo box full of planes, helicopters, weapons on a film set
a man pulling a giant cargo box full of planes, helicopters, weapons on a film set

Need a Black Hawk on Set by Friday? Call This Couple

Illustration by Moron Eel
Art direction by Peter B. Cury
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2023 Oscars package opener

Illustration by Sebastian Curi
Art direction by Peter B. Cury

Woman on a red carpet whose dress has merged with a big black oil spill
Woman on a red carpet whose dress has merged with a big black oil spill

The Environmental Cost of Red Carpet Fashion

Illustration by Sol Cotti
Art direction by Kelsey Stefanson
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SAG-AFTRA and AI
SAG-AFTRA and AI

Where Actors Could Make a Deal With Studios on AI

Illustration by Greg Clarke
Art direction by Peter B. Cury
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Adaptations on the Small Screen

Illustration by Chanelle Nibbelink
Art direction by Clare Lynne Ramirez

The fire character from Elemental as a boxer in the corner of the ring, with Mr. Incredible and Buzz Lightyear as her coaches
The fire character from Elemental as a boxer in the corner of the ring, with Mr. Incredible and Buzz Lightyear as her coaches

‘Elemental’ Steps Into the Ring as Major Box Office Test for Pixar

Illustration by Laemeur
Art direction by Peter B. Cury
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2023 Emmy Nominees

Illustration by Mel Cerri
Art direction by Kelsey Stefanson
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fax machine, audio cassette player, VHS tape welcoming a DVD in its box to the gates of heaven
fax machine, audio cassette player, VHS tape welcoming a DVD in its box to the gates of heaven

Why the Dying DVD Business Could Be Headed for a Resurrection

Illustration by Kathleen Fu
Art direction by Peter B. Cury
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illustration of Linda Yaccarino hanging off a giant X (app) icon that is surrounded by fire
illustration of Linda Yaccarino hanging off a giant X (app) icon that is surrounded by fire

Linda Yaccarino’s Very Unmerry X Mess

Illustration by Scott Brundage
Art direction by Peter B. Cury
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Breaking the Curse of ‘Red Sonja’

Illustration by Barbara Gibson
Art direction by Peter B. Cury
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illustration of people in a movie theater trying to avoid getting sick
illustration of people in a movie theater trying to avoid getting sick

Sundance: Wanna Avoid “Festival Flu”? Skip the Afterparty

Illustration by Dan Woodger
Art direction by Christopher Hawkins
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Characters from Oscar-nominated films holding a combusting box of Oscar ballots
Characters from Oscar-nominated films holding a combusting box of Oscar ballots

Brutally Honest Oscar Ballot #1: “The ‘Top Gun’ Script Was Probably the Weakest”; Riseborough Nom “Felt Very Mafia-ish”

Illustration by Rami Niemi
Art direction by Nicholas Brawley
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Illustration of Joe Biden at a dog park with several dogs, each with a collar tag showing the logo of a different social media company.
Illustration of Joe Biden at a dog park with several dogs, each with a collar tag showing the logo of a different social media company.

Biden’s TikTok Dilemma: Go After China or Pursue Social Media Antitrust Claims

Illustration by Andrew Joyner
Art direction by Peter B. Cury
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Why Johnny Depp and Saudi Arabia Are New BFFs

Illustration by Lincoln Agnew
Art direction by Christopher Hawkins
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a hand in the clouds releasing a small airplane flying heavenward
a hand in the clouds releasing a small airplane flying heavenward

Guest Column: ‘Last Flight Home’ Director on Becoming a “Death With Dignity” Activist After Father’s Final Moments

Illustration by Alessandro Gottardo
Art direction by Kelsey Stefanson
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fans at a Kansas City Chiefs football game
fans at a Kansas City Chiefs football game

The NFL’s Taylor Swift Era: Who Wins the Most?

Illustration by Millie von Platen
Art direction by Peter B. Cury
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intricate scene of Hollywood vignettes
intricate scene of Hollywood vignettes

A Wholly Serious and Non-Exhaustive List of 74 Things Hollywood Needs to Ensure a Viable Future (Guest Column)

Illustration by Meredith Miotke
Art direction by Kelsey Stefanson
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