# Hollywood Self-Parodies Vanity Fair & Annie Leibovitz Poke Fun at Their Own By Ayman | Published 2009-03-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-rudd-seth-rogen-vanity-fair-annie-leibovitz References: [vanityfair](http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2009/04/comedians-portfolio200904) She’s been accused of corrupting Miley Cyrus, but no one can say photographer Annie Leibovitz does not have a [sense of humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-wearhouse). In the new April 2009 issue of Vanity Fair, the iconic photographer parodies her own Vanity Fair March 2006 cover, which had a clothed Tom Ford with nude [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persol) starlets Scarlett Johansson and Keira Knightley. The comic recreation features Paul Rudd as Tom Ford alongside Judd Apatow, Seth Rogen, and Jason Sege. Thankfully, the guys wore [fat body suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-butt) instead of letting it all hang out. The April issue is devoted to *Comedy’s New Legends*. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Parody Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to create parodies of their own work, adding humor and self-awareness to their portfolios. - **Self-referential Humor:** Opportunity for artists and entertainers to poke fun at their own previous works, creating a new level of engagement and connection with their audience. - **Celebrity Comedy Collaborations:** Opportunity for celebrities and comedians to team up for comedic projects, bridging the gap between mainstream entertainment and humor. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Photography industry can explore new avenues by incorporating humor and self-parody into their work, appealing to a wider audience. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment industry can adopt self-referential humor to keep their audience engaged and offer a fresh perspective on their previous works. - **Comedy:** Comedy industry can collaborate with celebrities to create innovative comedic projects, attracting a broader fan base and diversifying their content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Actress-Backed Handbag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galleria-handbag.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Tongue-in-Cheek Spirit Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidl-ben-bracken-islay-single-malt.md) - [Cheeky Movie-Referencing Mustards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dont-worry-dijon.md) - [Intergenerational Fashion Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gapstudios-fw25.md) - [Comedian-Backed Razor Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-easyrinse-razor.md) - [Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-holiday-campaign.md) - [Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-illustrated-swimsuit-1.md)