Helen Gurley Brown

Riding in elevators with Helen Gurley Brown

For a writer in the Cosmopolitan empire, there was no greater thrill than getting her nod of approval

Autumn Whitefield-Madrano, The New Inquiry Wednesday, Aug 15, 2012 7:22 PM UTC
Life "Sex and the Single Girl"

Helen Gurley Brown took male objectification to the masses, from that famous bearskin rug to today's waxed idols SLIDE SHOW

Lux Alptraum Tuesday, Aug 14, 2012 2:31 PM UTC
Entertainment Burt Reynolds

The late Cosmopolitan editor basically invented the male centerfold. But what kind of feminist was she?

Irin Carmon Monday, Aug 13, 2012 10:35 PM UTC
Life R.I.P., Helen Gurley Brown

The publishing icon died today VIDEO

Salon Staff Monday, Aug 13, 2012 9:04 PM UTC
News Helen Gurley Brown, Sex

In a tempestuous era, her Cosmopolitan magazine offered a blueprint for modern, independent womanhood

Melissa Hantman Monday, Aug 13, 2012 8:07 PM UTC
Life Helen Gurley Brown