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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Princess Diana's Personal Letters Highlight How "Inseparable" William and Harry Once Were
The princess' intimate letters are being sold at auction.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Son Pax Taken to Hospital After E-Bike Crash
The 20-year-old reportedly suffered a head injury and hip pain.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Princess Diana's Body Language at Royal Wedding Pointed to "Red Flags," Expert Says
"There are clues to her powerful but conflicting emotions."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kate and William Reportedly Felt "Pettiness" and "Jealousy" Because of Meghan’s Initial Popularity
"There were whispers..."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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King Charles Has "Concerns" About Prince William Flying His Family in Helicopters
"Charles insisted that he sign a formal document, acknowledging the risks involved."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Princess Kate and Prince William Reunited at a Costume Party After 2007 Split
Kate apparently "arrived dressed as a nurse."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Prince George "Insists on Dressing" Just Like Dad Prince William
The young royal "is even beginning to copy William's mannerisms."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Prince William and Princess Kate Gave the Queen "Immense Comfort" Before Her Death
"Her health deteriorated rapidly over the following three months."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Prince William Was "Concerned" About Meghan Markle Wearing Princess Diana's Jewelry at Royal Wedding
The prince reportedly tried to interfere with his brother's wedding day.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Lady Gaga's Dancer Fell Off the Stage at the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
The rain likely contributed to the accident, which was captured on camera.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Céline Dion’s Crystal-Coated Dior Opening Ceremony Gown Took Over 1,000 Hours to Make
The singer looked positively regal for her triumphant return to the stage.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Princess Charlene Wears a Custom Louis Vuitton Jumpsuit at the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
The princess accessorized her outfit with silver heels and a matching handbag.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Prince Harry Reveals Royal Family Rift Was Worsened by Tabloids
"Yeah, that’s certainly a central piece to it."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Queen Mary of Denmark Was Hit By a Scooter While Visiting Greenland
Video of the accident was shared on TikTok.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Why Did Prince William Remove Queen Camilla's Sister From His Payroll?
She was hired by King Charles in 2005.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Meghan Markle "Fears" Being "Heckled" If She Returns to U.K.
"The last thing she needs is the stress of going back."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Critics Claim Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Tried to "Upstage" Prince George
"He wants to steal the thunder with his Invictus Games announcement."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Princess Charlotte, Prince George, and King Charles Have the Cutest Matching Friendship Bracelets
And fans think Charlotte was responsible.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Ryan Reynolds Says Blake Lively and His Daughters Are the Superheroes in the Family
"I love being a girl dad ... which I never in a million years would have imagined."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Everything You Need to Know About the 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' Reboot
Move over, Riverdale.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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This Is How Meghan Markle Honored Princess Diana on Her Wedding Day
A fitting tribute to Prince Harry's late mother.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding Bouquet Has 2 Hidden Messages
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have selected florist and wedding flowers. The arrangements will include "white garden roses, peonies and foxgloves."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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This Is What Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Wedding Cake Looks Like
200 Amalfi lemons, 500 organic eggs...
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Chloë Grace Moretz Hints That Brooklyn Beckham Cheated In Her Instagram Story
She referenced a very particular Cardi B song.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kim and Kourtney Kardashian Are Having a Bikini Battle Right Now
Let's call this game: "Who can wear the tiniest bikini on vacation?"
By Amy Mackelden Published
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The Queen Just Revealed Prince George and Princess Charlotte's Naughty Christmas Habits
Her great-grandchildren make quite a mess.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Angelina Jolie and Queen Elizabeth II Are Basically BFFs Now
"She’s just this really lovely lady who really cares about people around the world."
By Amy Mackelden Published