Tavi Gevinson: founder, editor-in-chief of Rookie

http://www.thestylerookie.com/
Tavi Gevinson is a 17 year old, writer, magazine editor, actress and
singer. Raised in Oak Park, Illinois. She received public attention after
she started a fashion blog at the age of 12 entitled Style Rookie. She
shifted her focus from fashion to pop culture and feminist discussion by starting her online magazine,
Rookie Magazine which targets young girls. She has appeared in 2011 and 2012 on the Forbes 30 under
30 in media list. Her articles and writing speak to her feminist beliefs focusing on her definition of
feminism meaning gender equality. She has been featured in some publications as a modern female
hero. She emphasizes the importance of self-empowerment. She appeared in the movie Enough Said in
2013, her first real acting role. She has attended events such as Women of Letters, supporting women
in the arts. Her social media accounts shed light on Gevinsons beliefs in women empowerment. She
spoke out against the Woody Allen scandal, which made headlines after he received Golden Globe
recognition. Her stance was strongly in support of Dylan Farrow and her story. She has also retweeted
posts from the Global Fund for Women, specifically highlighting the celebration of Roe vs. Wade.

Articles/Writing
1) The Ladies Room: feminist, believes in gender equality
o http://www.rookiemag.com/2011/12/the-ladies-room/
o Attended TedxWomen
o Emphasizes story told about mean girls and friendships
Self-appreciation, confidence
2) New York Times: Tavi and the Taviettes
o http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/03/fashion/Tavi-Gevinson-Rookie-Petra-Collins-
online-magazine.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&smid=tw-nytimes&_r=0
o Inspiring other young women, message of community and self-empowerment
3) Dazed: Female Heroes, featured
o http://www.dazeddigital.com/artsandculture/article/18822/1/female-heroes
Movie Roles/Features
1) Enough Said (2013)-Played Chloe
o http://nypost.com/2013/09/17/fashion-blogger-tavi-gevinson-turns-heads-in-
enough-said/
Attended Events
Women of Letters: celebrated range of female talent
o Raises funds for Victorian animal rescue shelter
o Celebrates lost art of letter writing
o http://www.maynestage.com/Women-of-Letters.aspx

Social Media/Twitter

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dylan-farrow-responds-woody-allen-678552

http://www.salon.com/2014/02/02/compartmentalizing_woody_allen_what_america_chooses_not_to
_see/

http://www.ebony.com/news-views/roe-at-41#ixzz2r9YZUK7P