‘The Boys’ Stars Erin Moriarty and Karen Fukuhara Turn Heads in Risqué Paper Magazine Spread
Paper Magazine recently featured Erin Moriarty and Karen Fukuhara in a new photoshoot that puts a different lens on their long-running roles in The Boys. The shoot takes place in a drained, tile-walled pool, a setting that feels worn and empty rather than bright or playful. According to Paper Magazine, the concept was designed to reflect the emotional weight of the series as it moves toward its final stretch.
In the interview with Paper Magazine, the two actresses talk about how their characters, Starlight and Kimiko, have changed over the course of the show. They explain that their story is not just about surviving violent conflicts with Supes, but also about trying to hold on to their sense of identity in a chaotic world.
Moriarty and Fukuhara describe this as a long process of emotional work, especially when playing characters caught between fear, resistance, and survival in a satirical world that often mirrors real-life tensions.
They also focus on the idea of connection between their characters and themselves. One of the ideas they highlight is how rare hope can feel inside the story’s universe. The catharsis of political commentary, they say, has helped them deal with heavy themes through their roles. Even with all the darkness in the series, they argue that hope becomes the thing that keeps the characters moving forward when everything else falls apart.
As the discussion continues, they reflect on the ending of the series and what it means for them personally. Wrapping the series is bittersweet, they explain, pointing to the strong bond they formed while working together over multiple seasons. That connection, they suggest, feels more real to them than the fictional battles their characters go through on screen.
The accompanying images show both actresses styled in high-fashion looks that contrast with the rough setting. Erin Moriarty wears a structured outfit that mixes sporty elements with sculptural design, including a bold jersey-style top and a dramatic mini-skirt.
Karen Fukuhara appears in a darker look built around layered textures, boxing-inspired details, and sharp silhouettes that give her styling a more aggressive tone. Both looks lean into the contrast between softness and strength, which matches the themes of the interview.
Outside of The Boys, both actresses continue to work across film and television. Erin Moriarty recently returned as Annie January in Gen V season two and is also set to appear in the supernatural thriller True Haunting.
Karen Fukuhara has remained active in voice acting, including work on Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft and the upcoming film Stone Cold Fox. The final season of The Boys, which premiered in April, also features a large ensemble cast including Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, and Daveed Diggs, as the story builds toward its conclusion.
According to showrunner Eric Kripke, the final episodes are intended to close out the story on a large and intense scale, wrapping up years of character arcs and conflict. As the series approaches its ending, the focus shifts toward legacy, both for the characters and the actors who have played them. The show has spent its run deconstructing superhero culture, but for Moriarty and Fukuhara, it has also been about building something personal in the process.
The Boys is now moving toward its final chapter, and Paper Magazine’s feature frames that moment through both fashion and reflection, showing how much the journey has meant behind the scenes.
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