
Jonathan Van Ness
Biography
Jonathan McDonald Van Ness, also commonly referred to by his initials J.V.N., is an American hairstylist, podcast host and television personality. He is best known as the grooming expert on the Netflix series Queer Eye, for his work on the web series parody Gay of Thrones, and for hosting the Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness podcast. He is also known for comedy tours, the 2023 tour entitled Fun & Slutty with Jonathan Van Ness.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Dylan Mulvaney's Day 365 Live!
as Self
2023

HIV: The Neglected Pandemic
as Narrator
2021

Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
as Self
2020

A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
as Self
2018

Miss Americana
as Self
2020

Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
as Lip-Sync Girl in Purple Dress
2020

Arlo the Alligator Boy
as Furlecia (voice)
2021

All In: The Fight for Democracy
as Self
2020

Fun & Slutty with Jonathan Van Ness
as Self
2025
TV Appearances

The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo
as Self
2020

I Heart Arlo
as Furlecia (voice)
2021

Lip Sync Battle
as Self
2015

Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness
as Self - Host
2022

The View
as Self - Guest
1997
Gay of Thrones
as Jonathan
2013

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self
2015

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
2014

The Cheap Seats
as Self
2021

Queer Eye
as Self - Grooming
2018

Queer Eye: We're in Japan!
as Self - Grooming
2019

In the Know
as Self
2024