Lili Anolik is a contributing editor at Vanity Fair whose writing has appeared in Harper’s, Esquire, The Believer, The Paris Review, and other prominent publications. She is the author of "Hollywood's Eve: Eve Babitz and the Secret History of L.A.," a nonfiction work exploring the life and cultural impact of writer and artist Eve Babitz, published by Scribner in 2019. Anolik also created the podcast "Once Upon a Time… at Bennington College," delving into literary figures and their connections to the Vermont institution.
Known for her incisive cultural commentary and narrative nonfiction, Anolik frequently examines the intersections of art, celebrity, and hidden histories. Her work often highlights unconventional figures who shaped Los Angeles and beyond, as exemplified in "Hollywood's Eve." She resides in New York City with her family.