
Amy Mackelden
Amy Mackelden is a contributing editor at Marie Claire, where she covers celebrity and royal family news. She was the weekend editor at Harper’s BAZAAR for three years, where she covered breaking celebrity and entertainment news, royal stories, fashion, beauty, and politics. Prior to that, she spent a year as the joint weekend editor for Marie Claire, ELLE, and Harper's BAZAAR, and two years as an entertainment writer at Bustle. Her additional bylines include Cosmopolitan, People, The Independent, HelloGiggles, Biography, Shondaland, Best Products, New Statesman, Heat, xoJane, and The Guardian. Her work has been syndicated by publications including Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, Esquire, Delish, Oprah Daily, Country Living, and Women's Health. Her celebrity interviews include Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Chastain, the cast of Selling Sunset, Emma Thompson, Jessica Alba, and Penn Badgley. In 2015, she delivered an academic paper at Kimposium, the world's first Kardashian conference, and had an essay published in Routledge's HBO's Original Voices: Race, Gender, Sexuality and Power.
As a woman living with multiple sclerosis, ADHD, anxiety, and PCOS, Amy has written extensively about health and wellness. Her health bylines include Forbes, SingleCare, Healthline, MS Society, MS Trust, ZocDoc, Pillpack, HelloFlo, Greatist, Bezzy, and Byrdie, and she co-edited poetry collection The Emma Press Anthology of Illness. She holds an MA in Creative Writing and a BA in English Literature from Cardiff University. She also has a teaching qualification from Sunderland University and undertook Columbia University's short course in narrative medicine in 2019. Her prose poetry won a Northern Promise Award from New Writing North in 2011, and she co-founded international poetry journal Butcher's Dog. She has received multiple grants from Arts Council England to develop her creative work. She loves horror movies, trashy reality TV, true crime documentaries, shouting about disability rights, and an unhealthy amount of pop music.
Latest articles by Amy Mackelden
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The Motto Queen Camilla Held on to "Whenever Things Got Bad"
"That's what's kept her going, I think."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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A Surprising Royal Became Known as "Boisterous Bruiser"
A royal expert described them as "often pushy, demanding, and domineering."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Why 109-Year-Old Woman Turned Down Meeting Queen Elizabeth
"It was fabulous."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Monica Barbaro and Andrew Garfield Match at Wimbledon
The couple's coordinated outfits were a nod to the tennis tournament's all-white dress code.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Prince George Might Be "Initiated Into" Royal "Ritual"
"The Palace has refused to comment."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Meghan Markle Hosts Cocktail Hour in Tapestry Knit Matching Set
The Duchess of Sussex also wore one of her late mother-in-law's prized watches.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kendall Jenner Styles The Row Flip-Flops With a Mesh Tote Bag
Sofia Richie Grainge owns the very same flip-flops, and Zoë Kravitz has a mini version of the tote.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kylie Jenner's Super-Rare Birkin Is Worth More Than $300,000
It ranks amongst the top 6 most expensive Birkin bags of all time.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kate Middleton Borrows Meghan Markle's Wimbledon Style
The secret to dressing like a duchess is Ralph Lauren.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Travis Kelce Not Proposing to Taylor Swift Anytime Soon
"Taylor has had quite the year," a source explained.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Archie and Lilibet Have a "Sweet" July 4 Tradition
The little royals have embraced their mom and dad's unique love story.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Dua Lipa Pairs '90s-Inspired Bikini With a Bottega Veneta Tote
The "Houdini" singer completed the outfit with a sheer skirt and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Jennifer Lopez Styles a Rare Fendi Peekaboo Bag With PVC Mules
Meanwhile, her necklace was a nod to Carrie Bradshaw.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Meghan Markle's Cuyana Sun Hat Is Perfect for the Beach
The Duchess of Sussex's hat is now available in a packable version, ready for summer.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kate Can't Trust George, Charlotte, and Louis With Her Tea
"As a parent you know..."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Queen Camilla's Son Thinks He'd "Be Dead" If He Had Trust Fund
"It's a good thing not having a trust fund."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Katie Holmes Debuts a $3,400 Khaite Bag With Glove Ballet Flats
She's mastered the art of high-low dressing.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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A Rare Hermès Kelly Bag Is Kylie Jenner's Perfect Accessory
The Kylie Cosmetics founder and her priceless bag spent the day at Loulou Beach Club in Saint-Tropez.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kate Middleton Had "Mortifying" Moment at Wimbledon
This is a little too relatable.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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The "Reality" of Prince George's "Destiny" Is Setting In
"George's relationship with his parents will prove invaluable as he continues to grow up."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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A Young Royal Fan Didn't Recognize Prince William
The little boy had no idea who he was talking to.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Harry Joins William in Cutting Ties With Royal Donor
The Duke of Sussex is standing by his brother.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Charlotte Is "Following" in Kate Middleton's "Footsteps"
It's the end of an era for the royal siblings.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kendall Jenner Swaps Vintage Mugler for a Tank Top
The model is an expert at high-low dressing.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Royal Donor Attempted to "Sell Access" to Prince William
People were promised "a private audience with Prince William and Princess Catherine."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Two Rare The Row Bags Are Kylie Jenner's Plus-Ones in Venice
Her $54,000 celeb-beloved watch was also in attendance.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Rihanna Pairs Her Custom Chanel Set With Diamond Jewelry
The singer's outfit—adorned with feathers and crystals—wouldn't stop sparkling.
By Amy Mackelden Published