
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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A Rare Hermès Kelly Bag Is Lindsay Lohan's 'Freakier Friday' Date
Her sleek outfit included a metallic Oscar de la Renta top, silky white pants, and a Cartier watch.
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Dua Lipa Accessorizes Her Sheer Dress With a Ton of Jewelry
Her 30th birthday has been defined by loud luxury.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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The "Amazing" Way Princess Kate Shows Up for Her Kids
For the Princess of Wales, parenting really does come first.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Source Says Taylor Swift "Wants to Be With Travis Forever"
"They want to be married."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Why One Unexpected Royal Had Guests "Starting to Panic"
Guests felt like "survivors of a difficult airplane landing" when the royal eventually left.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Relative Reveals What Made The Queen "Rather Irritated"
"She looks at me over her glasses with a glint in her eye."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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William Doesn't Want to Live at Buckingham Palace
The historic building has been thought of as an "empty facade," the expert explained.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Former Butler Reveals William's "Cheeky Prank" for Kate
"William was just winding Kate up, and I was backing him up."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Meghan Markle Takes Style Tips From Taylor Swift
Is the Duchess of Sussex embracing 'The Life of a Showgirl'?
By Amy Mackelden Published
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George, Charlotte, and Louis's "Family Dynamic" at Home
George's "conscientiousness and leadership tendencies" are evident.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kate and William's "True Colors" on Display Amid House Move
Tenants were "surprised" to learn they'd be forced to leave their homes.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Dua Lipa's Chainmail Dress Is the Perfect '00s Throwback
Silver lace-up pumps and more than $45,000 of jewelry completed her 30th birthday look.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Royal Expert Claims Prince Andrew Should "Lie Low"
"The public wants to see him squirm."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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The "Warnings" Harry and William Received From Diana
The late royal's private secretary advised the brothers to "study Princess Diana's life carefully."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet Are "Making It Work"
Rumors of a split started after the actor missed Kylie's 28th birthday.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kate and William Trade Adelaide Cottage for "Forever Home"
"It's an opportunity to leave some of the more unhappy memories behind."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Lily Collins Embraces the Celeb-Beloved Polka-Dot Trend
Everyone from Sabrina Carpenter to Dua Lipa has shown their love for the resurgent trend.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Jennifer Lawrence Styles Ugg Slippers With the Basket Bag Trend
Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, and Zendaya have already shown love for the Oscar-winner's snug footwear.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Princess Charlene Discusses Cousin's "Devastating" Death
The royal believes "vigilance is still necessary," as "nowhere is totally safe."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Meghan Markle Borrows Kate Middleton's Sézane Sweater
It's not the first time Duchess Meghan has twinned with Princess Kate.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Fans Think "AI" Posted Princess Anne "Falsehoods"
"This must be an AI mistake."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kate and William Share Unexpected Message About "Courage"
"We will always be grateful."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Camilla Started Crying After Charles Was Called "Brave"
One veteran praised Charles for attending "in spite of the fact...he's under treatment for cancer."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Meghan Markle Styles Saint Laurent Mules and Summer Dresses
Cozy cardigans and shirt dresses round out the Duchess of Sussex's Netflix closet.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Prince Harry and Prince William Are United in One Respect
Diana's legacy lives on.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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The One Surprising Food Prince Harry Refuses to Eat
The Duchess of Sussex reveals her husband's strange aversion in the new 'With Love, Meghan' trailer.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Serious "Alert" Issued at Kate and William's Home
The "risk" is only increasing.
By Amy Mackelden Published