Chris Murphy
Staff Writer
Chris Murphy is a staff writer at Vanity Fair, covering entertainment and popular culture for the HWD section. Prior to joining VF, he wrote for Vulture/New York magazine. Chris is also an actor and comedian who performs all over New York, where he resides. Follow him on Twitter at your own risk.
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