Jonathan Van Ness is a Critics' Choice Award-winning and Emmy-nominated television personality, podcaster, and author best known for his role as the grooming expert and self-care advocate on Netflix's Emmy Award-winning series "Queer Eye." He also gained recognition for his work on the Emmy-nominated series "Gay of Thrones," a comedic recap of HBO's "Game of Thrones," which earned nominations for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series in 2016 and 2018. His memoir, "Over the Top," was released in September 2019, offering a candid exploration of his personal journey.
Beyond his television work, Van Ness hosts the acclaimed podcast "Getting Curious," which delves into a wide range of topics that pique his interest. The podcast was named one of Time Magazine's Top Podcasts of 2018 and won the iHeart Radio Award for Best LGBTQ Podcast. In addition to his media career, Van Ness has pursued stand-up comedy and figure skating, even embarking on a worldwide comedy tour titled "Jonathan Van Ness: Road to Beijing." His multifaceted career reflects his dynamic personality and commitment to self-expression across various creative disciplines.
Standalone Novels
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Let Them Stare (With: Julie Murphy)
2025
Children's Books
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Peanut Goes for the Gold
2020
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Gorgeously Me!
2024
Non-Fiction Books
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Queer Eye: Love Yourself. Love Your Life. (With: Karamo Brown, Tan France, Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk)
2018
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The Little Book of Sass: The Wit and Wisdom of Jonathan Van Ness
2019
3
Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love
2019
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Love That Story: Observations from a Gorgeously Queer Life