There was a moment when Matthew Noszka was impossible to miss. His face-striking, athletic, unmistakable-moved effortlessly through fashion’s upper tiers, becoming a familiar constant across campaigns and remember-this-guy conversations. But visibility, as Noszka has learned, is only one measure of power. With All’s Fair emerging as Hulu’s biggest scripted premiere in years, he enters a new phase of his career-one rooted not in presence alone, but in restraint, intention, and emotional gravity. Created by Ryan Murphy, All’s Fair places Noszka in formidable company. He stars opposite cultural and dramatic heavyweights, including Kim Kardashian, Sarah Paulson, Glenn Close, Niecy Nash, Naomi Watts, and Teyana Taylor-a cast defined not by volume, but by authority. On a set driven unapologetically by female power, Noszka doesn’t compete for space. He steadies the frame. As Chase, a retired professional football player grappling with the loss of relevance that follows a life built on performance, Noszka draws from lived experience. He’s navigated reinvention before, moving from sports to fashion, and now into serious acting, each transition demanding a recalibration of identity. The result is a portrayal of masculinity that resists spectacle. It’s quiet. It’s present.

And it feels earned. Below, Noszka reflects on momentum without ego, masculinity without armor, and why true longevity-on screen and off-starts far from the camera.

YALE BRESLIN: All’s Fair became Hulu’s biggest scripted premiere in three years almost immediately. When you realized the scale of what this show was becoming, what shifted for you internally?

MATTHEW NOSZKA: Honestly, nothing shifted. In moments like that, I give all the glory to God. I was just grateful and excited that the hard work—from the production team to the cast—paid off. It felt like a win for everyone involved.

YB: Stepping into a Ryan Murphy series comes with a very specific energy. What did you have to rise to—creatively or personally—to meet it?

MN: Every day on set felt like a new challenge. You never really knew what to expect. But I trust Ryan’s vision completely. Being surrounded by such talented, hardworking people naturally pushed me to show up better and give my best every day.

YB: You’re surrounded by women who don’t just lead scenes—they command them. What was the biggest adjustment walking onto a set driven so unapologetically by female power?

MN: There wasn’t really an adjustment. I’ve been surrounded by strong women my whole life. I have three sisters and an incredibly hardworking mom, so that energy feels familiar. I honestly felt right at home.

YB: As the only prominent male supporting cast member, did you feel pressure to represent masculinity differently in that room?

MN: Masculinity, to me, is about being a stand-up guy—being kind, being present, and doing the right thing on and off screen. There are no shortcuts. Real strength comes from vulnerability when you need it. That’s what masculinity is to me.

YB: Your character Chase is a retired professional football player whose identity once revolved around performance and visibility. What did playing that loss unlock for you emotionally?

MN: I connected to that deeply. I played sports in college, and when modeling came along, I had to step away from something I loved. I understood what it feels like to leave a core part of your identity behind and reinvent yourself. That emotional transition was very real for me.

YB: Working opposite performers like Kim Kardashian, Sarah Paulson, Glenn Close, Niecy Nash, Teyana Taylor, and Naomi Watts-what did you learn simply by watching how they work?

MN: Each of them has a completely unique approach to their craft. I learned a lot just by observing how seriously they take the work and how different their processes are. Getting to know who they are off camera was just as inspiring.

YB: Was there a moment on set where a scene surprised you-where a female co-star took it somewhere that forced you to recalibrate in real time?

MN: Working with Sarah Paulson was incredibly rewarding. She challenges you in the best way. She’s so creative and present that you have to stay fully engaged. I followed her lead and raised my level. I’m excited to keep building with everyone in season two.

YB: Before acting, your face was everywhere. What did modeling give you-and what did it quietly take from you?

MN: Modeling gave me a huge advantage in feeling comfortable on camera. It made the transition into acting feel more natural. But it also took time away from my family. I was traveling constantly, and that was tough. My life had always revolved around sports and family, so it was a big adjustment.

YB: People often assume the jump from modeling to acting is seamless. What part of that transition was humbling in ways no one really saw?

MN: Acting is far more demanding. It requires preparation, emotional access, and time. Learning lines, delivering real emotion, working closely with other actors-it’s a craft you truly have to earn.

YB: You’ve moved through sports culture, fashion, and Hollywood-three worlds obsessed with performance. How do you separate who you are from what you do?

MN: Who I am always comes first. I’m a family-driven man. At the end of the day, none of this matters more than who you are at home. That’s what lasts.

YB: With momentum building and bigger projects ahead, how are you protecting the parts of yourself that exist outside the work?

MN: I always put my family first before accepting anything-no matter how big the opportunity. If it takes me too far away from them, it’s not worth it.

YB: In an industry that’s constantly chasing the next face, what does longevity actually mean to you now?

MN: Longevity means making sure my foundation is strong and my home life is solid. When that’s right, everything else falls into place. That’s what allows you to really last.

This cover story appears in the pages of VMAN 56: hitting global newsstands starting March 16, 2026!

Photography Luigi & Iango

Fashion Anna Trevelyan

Creative Director / Editor-in-Chief Stephen Gan

Interview Yale Breslin

Grooming Jamie Taylor (A-Frame)

Editor Kev Ponce

Production Alexey Galetskiy (AGP NYC)

Fashion Market Editor Copelyn Bengel

Photo Assistants Tutu Lee, James Suter

Styling Assistants Tajh Barnes

Cinematographer Santiago Montes