Quinci LeGardye
Quinci is a Contributing Culture Editor at Marie Claire, and a freelance culture writer elsewhere on the Internet. She currently lives in her hometown of Los Angeles after periods living in New York City and Albuquerque, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in English and Psychology from The University of New Mexico. She began her journalism career covering local and state politics, with an emphasis on mental health in Black communities, in California before pivoting to covering culture and entertainment full-time. In 2021, she joined Marie Claire, where she contributes day-to-day-content covering television, with a specialty in Korean entertainment, movies, books, and pop culture in general. She has also written features, profiles, recaps, personal essays, and cultural criticism for outlets including Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Teen Vogue, Vulture, Polygon, Catapult, and others. When she isn't writing or checking Twitter way too often, you can find her watching the latest K-drama, recommending her favorite shows and films to family and friends, or giving a concert performance in her car.
Latest articles by Quinci LeGardye
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'Fallout' Will Return For More Wasteland Adventures in Season 2
The Prime Video adaptation turns a classic video game into a gruesome thrill ride.
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'Shōgun' Is a Masterpiece—Will There Be More Episodes?
With those ratings, never say never.
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The Emotional Ending of 'Baby Reindeer,' Explained
Netflix's latest miniseries from Richard Gadd is based on the true story of the comedian and his stalker.
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All the Easter Eggs and Name Drops on Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department,' Explained
Digging through the fan theories so you don't have to.
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Emma Stone Has a Credit on Bestie Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poet's Department'
Their decade-long friendship has been immortalized in Swift's discography for the second time.
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Taylor Swift Commissioned Stevie Nicks to Join 'The Tortured Poets Department'
This isn't the first time the two songwriters have collaborated.
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Taylor Swift Says 'The Tortured Poets Department' Is the End of Her “Fleeting and Fatalistic” Era
"This period of the author’s life is now over, the chapter closed and boarded up," she says.
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Who Is Clara Bow, Taylor Swift's Inspiration for 'The Tortured Poets Department'?
Meet the original Hollywood "It girl" and Swift's latest historical muse.
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Taylor Swift's Collab With Post Malone Is the First Single for 'The Tortured Poets Department'
"Fortnight" is the first time the longtime pals have worked together.
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Even Zendaya Isn't Sure of the Fate of 'Euphoria' Season 3
"It's beyond me," the star and executive producer says.
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Anna Sawai Is 'Shōgun's Not-So-Secret Weapon
The actress discusses the FX miniseries’ climactic penultimate episode and Mariko’s heartbreaking arc.
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Ready to Dive Into the World of Korean Dramas? Here's Where to Start
Wait, how is it already 2 a.m.?
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Here Are the Must-Watch Drama Movies of 2024 So Far, From 'Challengers' to 'Joker' 2
Zendaya, Gaga, Anne Hathaway—2024 is the year of the actress.
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Meet the Cast of 'Parasyte: The Grey,' Netflix's Terrifying Hit K-drama
Rising star Jeon So-nee leads the cast of award-winning actors.
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The 20 Best Korean Reality Shows to Stream Now
South Korea's impressive slate of variety and reality series are going global.
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Everything to Know About Justin Harvey, the 'Physical: 100' Season 2 Finalist
Before he arrived on Netflix, the South African actor appeared in a horror franchise and graduated from law school.
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Everything to Know About Hong Beom-seok, the 'Physical: 100' Season 2 Runner-Up
Meet the only cast member to compete in both seasons of the Netflix hit.
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The End of 'Parasyte: The Grey' Season 1 Is an Easter Egg for Fans of the Manga Source Material
It hints at a likely second season.
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'Parasyte: The Grey' and 'Physical: 100' Are Some of the Hit Korean Shows Taking Over Netflix
See the streaming giant's entire Korean slate for 2024, from 'Queen of Tears' to 'Squid Game' 2.
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'Ripley's Eliot Sumner Is Related to One of the Biggest Rockstars of All Time
Meet the scene-stealing musician-actor from Netflix's latest hit.
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'Physical: 100' Is the Best New Survival Show in Years—Will It Get a Season 3?
Just what exactly is 'Physical: 100 - Asia'?
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The 'Ripley' Finale Hints That the Series Could Adapt More Patricia Highsmith Books
Will 'Ripley' become the next limited series to get a second life?
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