
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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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
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Prince William Might "Hand Over" One Royal Duty
"There will be so many demands on his time when he is king."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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William Doesn't Want Kate to "Step Into Diana's Shoes"
"She's so often compared to Diana, which I think is unfair because they're very separate people."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Princess Charlene Forced to "Drop Out" of International Trip
A statement from the palace highlighted the need for "understanding and ongoing commitment."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Swifties Think Matty Healy Just Referenced Taylor Swift
"And I just wanted to remind you...I bleed for you."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kim Kardashian Throws It Back to 1996 in Archival Versace
The vintage gown was originally worn on the runway by Claudia Schiffer.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kendall Jenner Styles Her The Row Bag With Archival Tom Ford
Sister Kylie Jenner opted for a lace-up corset dress from a famous Khy collaborator.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Princess Diana's Connection to Meghan Markle's As Ever Rosé
The Duchess of Sussex is paying tribute to her late mother-in-law in the sweetest way.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Princess Diana's Wedding Dress Designers Gave Her a Code Name
"We were just very aware of security," Diana's wedding gown designer shared.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Prince Harry Hasn't Invited Prince William to Invictus Games
A source previously suggested Harry was "hopeful" the Royal Family would attend.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Why Taylor Swift Was Forced to "Reject" One Fan's Gift
"I put her in this position where she had to say no."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Lilibet Channels Princess Charlotte With Jellycat Bag
It's not the first time Lilibet has twinned with Charlotte in the sweetest way.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Why Michelle Obama Is "So Glad" She Didn't Have Sons
"I would have felt for him."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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A $1,250 The Row Tote Bag Takes Hailey Bieber From Day to Night
The bag coordinated perfectly with her polka-dot leggings.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Sarah Ferguson Brings the Polka-Dot Trend to Royal Ascot
Polka-dots are truly having a moment.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Queen Elizabeth's "Wry" Comment About Prince William
The late monarch was allegedly happy William didn't inherit one thing in particular.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Hailey Bieber, Suki Waterhouse, and Camila Morrone Coordinate
On Wednesdays, we wear...black?
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Royal Expert Says Prince George Will Attend Eton, After All
There's an alleged "smugness" about the choice, according to insiders.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kate Middleton to "Dramatically Scale Back" Responsibilities
"The last few years have been horrific."
By Amy Mackelden Published