The Ugandan-Canadian actress stars on the cover of Cosmopolitan US Winter 2026 issue, alongside her The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping co-stars Maya Hawke and Mckenna Grace, who each front their own covers.
Photographed by Richard Kern, the cover shoot celebrates the next generation of the beloved Hunger Games franchise. In her interview, Whitney opens up about stepping into the role of Lenore Dove Baird, dealing with the pressure of joining such an iconic franchise and learning to navigate the spotlight.
For Whitney, the cover is another exciting milestone in a career that continues to open doors internationally. The Ugandan-Canadian actress, who first gained widespread recognition for her role as Zoya Lott in Gossip Girl, is steadily building her place in Hollywood, bringing Ugandan representation to some of the world’s biggest entertainment and fashion platforms.
