The Year of Nicolandria

In Glamour’s December 2025 holiday cover feature titled The Year of Nicolandria, Love Island USA Season 7 fan favorites Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe reflect on how their lives transformed after the villa as their bond captured national attention and led to millions of social media followers, major opportunities, and a booming fan movement that helped land them the magazine’s cover; the piece explores Olandria’s journey from her pre-show life into the spotlight, how she and Nic balance fame with personal boundaries, and their optimism for the future after a whirlwind year together.