Who is the 'mysterious woman' on NYMag's controversial cover? MAGA fans can't get enough
A mysterious woman in a black lace dress has taken social media by storm after appearing on the cover of
New York Magazine's
controversial article on young MAGA supporters.
The cover, which featured a group of well-dressed conservatives at a Washington inauguration party, quickly became a viral sensation, with many fans dubbing the unidentified brunette their 'Roman Empire.'
For our latest cover story,
— New York Magazine (@NYMag)
'Bottom left is my Roman Empire,' a user wrote on X, with others praising her appearance and speculating about her identity. 'Legit beautiful. Could be a low-tier model or influencer, I'm sure,' one user commented, while another joked, 'Thanks to this picture, I just joined the Republican party, and I'm not even American.'
Bottom left is my Roman Empire.
— Jack Mac (@JackMacCFB)
Thanks to this picture, I just joined the Republican party and I am not even American.
— Jürgen Ignoto (@jurgenignoto)
However, the magazine's cover has also sparked backlash after critics accused it of selectively cropping out Black attendees to push a misleading narrative. The event's host, conservative activist CJ Pearson, took to X to call out
New York Magazine
, writing, 'This is insane. I hosted this event and @NYMag intentionally left me out of their story because it would have undermined their narrative that MAGA is some racist cult.'
🚨🚨This is insane.
I hosted this event and
You don't hate the…
— CJ Pearson (@thecjpearson)
Other attendees also voiced their frustration, with one stating, 'I was at this party, as were MANY other Conservative media influencers who are Black, Latino, Asian, etc.'
The article itself painted the attendees as 'young, gleeful, and casually cruel,' describing them as a new wave of urban, well-connected conservatives breaking away from the traditional Trump supporter mold.
The journalist noted that the event was filled with 'crypto nerds, influencer girlies, and recent MAHA (Make America Hot Again) converts,' while also describing the women as 'hot enough to be extras in the upcoming
American Psycho
remake.'
As the controversy continues to unfold, the magazine's journalist has since locked their X account in response to the growing backlash. Meanwhile, the viral partygoer remains unidentified, adding to the intrigue surrounding the now-infamous cover photo.
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