| Gus Wenner Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Weight | 71 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 10, 1990 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Girlfriend | Elle Fanning |
Gus Wenner is an American magazine executive who became widely well-known after being appointed the chief executive officer of Rolling Stone Magazine in 2021.
Born Name
Edward Augustus Wenner
Nick Name
Gus
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
United States
Nationality
Education
Gus studied at Brown University and earned his graduation degree in 2012.
Occupation
Magazine Executive
Family
- Father – Jann Wenner (Businessman, Co-founder of Rolling Stone Magazine, Co-founder of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
- Mother – Jane Schindelheim
- Siblings – Theo Wenner (Older Brother) (Visual Artist), Alexander Wenner (Older Brother)
- Others – Sim Wenner (Paternal Grandmother), Edward Wenner (Paternal Grandfather), Kate Wenner (Paternal Aunt), Merlyn Wenner (Paternal Aunt)
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm
Weight
71 kg or 156.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Gus Wenner has dated –
- Jessica Gomes (2018) – He dated the Australian model Jessica Gomes for a short time in 2018.
- Maya Hawke (2019) – The actress and model Maya Hawke, who is best known for appearing as Robin Buckley in Netflix’s sci-fi series Stranger Things, was romantically involved with Gus in 2019.
- Elle Fanning (2023-Present) – Gus reportedly began dating the actress, model, and producer Elle Fanning after the two were spotted holding hands on their date in New York City in November 2023. The couple made their relationship red carpet official when they arrived together at the Golden Globe Awards in January 2024.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Curly hair
Gus Wenner Favorite Things
- Childhood Memory – Spending a Day with Bob Dylan
Source – Brown Alumni Magazine
Gus Wenner Facts
- He began learning to play the guitar at the age of 10.
- In 2013, Gus was made the head of digital for the online versions of Wenner Media‘s Rolling Stone, Men’s Journal, and Us Weekly magazines when he was just 23 years old.
- While studying in college, he formed a folk singing duo named Gus+Scout with Scout LaRue Willis, who is the daughter of Hollywood A-listers Demi Moore and Bruce Willis.
- While serving as the head of digital at Rolling Stone Magazine, Gus came up with the idea of launching its standalone country website which was well-received upon its launch.
- He was named the president and chief operating officer of Rolling Stone following its sale to Penske Media Corporation in 2017. Furthermore, he was promoted to the position of CEO in 2021.
- Gus served as the executive producer of USA v Chapo (2019), SuperVillain The Making Of Takashi 6ix9ine (2021), Little Richard: I Am Everything (2022), Jackass Reunion: 15 Years Later (2015), etc.
- He was born on the same date as several prominent celebrities such as Patti Austin, Rosanna Arquette, Antonio Banderas, Liv Pearsall, Angie Harmon, JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Lucy Maxwell, Kylie Jenner, James Reynolds, Michelle Khare, Stephanie Lange, Aaron Staton, Jeremy Maguire, Brenton Thwaites, Charley Koontz, Lucas Till, Jacob Latimore, Suzanne Collins, Lee Sung-kyung, and many others.
- Gus bears a striking resemblance to the Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix, who has starred in films such as Gladiator (2000), Joker (2019), SpaceCamp (1986), The Master (2012), Parenthood (1989), Walk the Line (2005), Hotel Rwanda (2004), etc.
Featured Image by Gus Wenner / Instagram
