Socialite-turned-author Steph Adams has boldly taken aim at the chatter surrounding her “phoney” glossy covers, pushing back with the razor-sharp line: “those critics are coming from below me”. In a fresh wave of publicity tied to the launch of her new book — which references Clint Eastwood in its pages — Adams doesn’t just stand her ground, she elevates the conversation.
Known for her glamorous background, high-end photo shoots and celebrated magazine spreads, Adams says the narrative of inauthenticity has been overblown. She claims the criticism only fuels her momentum, pointing out that while many are content to poke fun from the periphery, she’s busy doing the work: writing, interviewing, curating a new chapter of her career. Her words? “If you’re talking about me from beneath that cover, then you’re free to stay there.”
Her new book, part memoir, part lifestyle manifesto, offers a behind-the-scenes view of how someone goes from cover star to author with substance. Adams weaves in commentary on style, reinvention and the art of authenticity — and yes, she even includes nods to Clint Eastwood’s legacy as a cultural icon, framing her own journey within broader themes of reinvention and resilience.
For her fans, the shift is refreshing: the pretty face is still there, yes — but more importantly, the voice is too. With this latest move, Steph Adams is asking us all to look beyond the gloss, and recognise that beneath the cover, there’s a story worth reading.
