GQ Men of the Year 2013: Justin Timberlake, Kendrick Lamar, Will Ferrrell, James Gandolfini & Matthew McConaughey Get Their Own Covers [PHOTOS]
GQ on Tuesday released its annual Men of the Year issue with five different covers honored the men in Hollywood who recently the coveted title.
Justin Timberlake covers one of the five GQ Men of the Year issues in a casual blue blazer and pant suit. The singer discussed a number of topics inside the magazine, including his notion that he is "not cool."
"Listen, I'm not cool," Timberlake said. "Being cool is about keeping your blood pressure steady. So no. Don't be cool. Be passionate. Be dedicated. Be tenacious. Be uncompromising. Be pissed. Be happy. Be sad."
The publication dubbed another one of their cover stars, Kendrick Lamar, "Rapper of the Year." He graced the cover in a suit and tie while holding a microphone. In the magazine's interview with Lamar, which happened after he called out Drake on the Big Sean track Control, Kendrick said he was "pretty cool" with Drake and added, "I mean, I would be okay if we weren't."
Will Ferrell was on one of the GQ covers posing alongside his alter ego, Ron Burgundy. The Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues star was selected by the men's magazine as one of it its 11th annual Men of the Year in 2006 as well. At the time the publication called him "seriously funny." He continued to bring the laughs this year as he spoke to the publication about his upcoming film, scheduled for a Dec. 20 release.
The late actor James Gandolfini is shown on another of GQ's Men of the Year covers, covering an eye with one of his hands as he stares straight into the camera. The publication titled him "a friend to the end" and in his cover story one of his friends revealed "the other side" of the Soprano actor, who died June 19 in Rome.
Matthew McConaughey cover is titled with his famous line "All right! All right! All right!" The Dallas Buyer's Club star sports a short sleeved blue shirt with black slacks on the cover that he paired with a skinny tie and a large smile.
The five Men of the Year issues will hit newsstands on Nov. 19. In 2012, GQ gave the members of One Direction each their own cover of its Men of the Year issue.
