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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Meghan Markle Missed the Easter Service Because She Was in LA With Her Mom
The pair had some last-minute wedding planning to do.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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An Affordable Version of Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress Is Now Available at H&M
It's $299, and totally flawless.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Jenna Dewan Tatum Hinted That Marriage to Channing Tatum Was Far From "Perfect"
"We have days where we don’t really like each other."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Just Went on the Ultimate Double Date With Emily Blunt and John Krasinski
Power couples everywhere.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Prince Philip Has Been Admitted to Hospital, Following Reports of Illness
The Queen's husband has been forced to cancel several recent appearances.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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A Complete Timeline of Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan's Relationship
I'm never watching 'Step Up' again.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Did Jenna Dewan Hint at Her Separation In This Cryptic Instagram Post?
"Breathe before it's gone."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Bella Hadid Takes On Body Shamer Accusing Her and Kendall Jenner of Being Fake
"Jealousy is a cry for help that I wish I could help you with."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kylie Jenner Celebrates Baby Stormi's First Easter With the Fam
The way Travis Scott looks at his baby girl is just...
By Amy Mackelden Published
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New Meghan Markle Biography Details Her Failed Marriage, and Her Princess Diana Obsession
"Meghan sent Trevor her diamond wedding and engagement rings back by registered mail."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Meghan Markle "Abruptly" Ended Her First Marriage in the Most Brutal Way
Her ex-husband "can barely contain his anger" even now.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Seth Rogen Knew About Stormy Daniels' Alleged Affair With Donald Trump a Decade Ago
Daniels appeared in 'Knocked Up' and '40 Year Old Virgin.'
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Arie Luyendyk Jr.'s Misguided April Fool's Joke Made Everyone Angry
Who thought this was a good idea?
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Divorce Will Be Finalized Very Soon
"They are now on pretty good terms."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Prince Philip Missed This Year's Easter Service with the Royal Family
Sadly, he was too unwell to attend.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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The Reason Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Skipped Easter With the Royal Family
Prince William and Kate Middleton were there without Meghan and Harry.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Your First Look at Meghan Markle's Wedding Dress in 'Suits' Is Here
And she looks absolutely flawless, obviously.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Taylor Swift’s Second 'Delicate' Video Is Filled With Joe Alwyn Shout-Outs
But there are still some dance moves, obviously.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Oh, Just Katy Perry Admiring Orlando Bloom’s Abs on Instagram
Oh, Just Katy Perry Admiring Orlando Bloom’s Abs on Instagram
By Amy Mackelden Published
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The Weeknd’s New Songs Mention Bella Hadid and Selena Gomez Relationships
"Wasted times I spent with someone else... She wasn't even half of you."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Had the Sweetest Zoo Day with North and Saint
Kanye has never looked happier.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Meghan Markle's Estranged Relatives Might Be Royal Wedding Correspondents
Drama.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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'The Crown' Has a New Prince Philip, Tobias Menzies—Here's Everything You Need to Know
He's replacing Matt Smith in the regal role.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Meghan Markle Won Over Prince Philip In the Best Way
"She was very bold."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Watch: The 'Westworld' Season 2 Trailer Is Finally Here
And Nirvana’s "Heart-Shaped Box" is the soundtrack.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Sarah Jessica Parker Issues Strange Statement on Cynthia Nixon's New York Governor Run
Is that an endorsement, or...?
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Ben Affleck Responds to The New Yorker Calling Him Sad and Chubby
And there's a shout-out to his massive back tattoo!
By Amy Mackelden Published