New “Vogue” Lead Chloe Malle Addresses Nepo Baby Conversation, Says She’d Rather Be a ‘Workhorse’ Than a ‘Show Pony’
- - New “Vogue” Lead Chloe Malle Addresses Nepo Baby Conversation, Says She’d Rather Be a ‘Workhorse’ Than a ‘Show Pony’
Rachel RaposasFebruary 11, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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Chloe Malle addressed speculation that the success of her mother, actress Candice Bergen, contributed to her own success in journalism and fashion
The new head of editorial content at Vogue said she values hard work and would "much rather be called a workhorse than a show pony"
Malle was named the new head of American Vogue in September 2025 by longtime editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, who will formally step away from the role this June
Chloe Malle is approaching her new job at Vogue the way she's approached every other: through hard work.
In a conversation that aired Feb. 10, the new head of editorial content at Vogue appeared on Today with Jenna and Sheinelle and spoke to host Jenna Bush Hager about her famous roots and how they impact the future she's forging at the iconic magazine. Anna Wintour, who was editor-in-chief of American Vogue for 37 years, named Malle as her successor on Sept. 1, 2025.
Bush Hager pointed out their common thread of being from famous families — the Today host is daughter of former President George Bush — which has complicated how both women have approached their respective careers.
In Malle's case, many have speculated that her success in journalism and fashion is tied to that of her mother, actress Candice Bergen. "I have always wanted to prove to people that I am more than that," Malle said.
Malle recalled a recent report that offhandedly described her a "workhorse" in her industry — a description she welcomes, she said.
"That's the nicest thing you could say about me," she told Bush Hager. "I'd much rather be called a workhorse than a show pony."
In some ways, her mother's influence does flow through Malle's work: Bergen taught her daughter the value of hard work by leading by example, Malle said. The five-time Emmy winner regularly worked more than five days a week and staying as late as 2 a.m. while she was filming Murphy Brown,
Despite such an intense schedule, Bergen always made Malle feel like "the only thing that mattered." Her mother's dedication to both her career and her loved ones is continues to inspire Malle, she said.
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Prior to her new role as head of editorial content, which is set to become official on June 26, Malle has served about 15 years at Vogue in a range of roles. With Malle as editorial content lead, Wintour will stay on as chief content officer and global editorial director of Vogue's parent company Conde Nast.
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