
Jessica M. Goldstein
Jessica M. Goldstein is a freelance writer covering all things culture. Her debut novel, RETRO, is coming out from Ballantine Books in 2026. You can read her in The New York Times, Vulture, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, and more.
Latest articles by Jessica M. Goldstein
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Myha’la Is Thinking Big
While her 'Industry' counterpart is in a free fall, the actress is boldly entering a new phase of life, determined to take up more space in her personal and professional endeavors. Here, she breaks down the plans she's manifesting for her future.
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Jess Hong Enters Her Chaotic Era
She was doing kids’ theater in New Zealand when she landed the leading role on Netflix’s epic ‘3 Body Problem.’ And now that the show is No. 1 on the streamer, her whole world is about to change.
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Holding Out for a Hero
How did Sarah Finn, a sensitive theater geek, become a real-life Avengers assembler?
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Betsy Beers Is Bridgerton's Best Kept Secret
Half of the Shondaland dream team, the woman whose work brings 'Bridgerton' to life, is one of the most influential producers in Hollywood. And she’s ready for everyone to know it.
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J. Smith-Cameron Is in Control
She’s Logan Roy’s right hand. She’s Roman’s ‘mommy girlfriend.’ And she’s a fan favorite. Here, the Succession star takes us behind the scenes of Gerri’s boardroom power plays.
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The Eternal Sunshine of Juno Temple
After a lifetime playing heavy, dramatic roles—and weathering the lonely, painful pandemic year—the Ted Lasso actress is overjoyed to be playing one of the sunniest characters on TV's warm-and-fuzziest show.
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Bethenny Frankel Is Minding Her Own Business
‘Real Housewives’ star Bethenny Frankel is leaving the franchise behind for a new HBO Max reality show, ‘Big Shot With Bethenny Frankel.’ But does she really want to lose the drama?
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Are You There God? It's Me, Morfydd
In the psychological thriller Saint Maud, Welsh actress Morfydd Clark plays a woman who believes she can communicate with a higher power. In real life, she's still getting the hang of talking to the press without passing out.
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The Good Husband
Kamala Harris is poised to be the country’s first female vice president, which makes her spouse, Doug Emhoff, America’s likely first second gentleman (or whatever he’s going to be called).
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Farewell, J. Crew
Ours is a bittersweet goodbye.
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Gillian Flynn, Killer Queen
The writer of Gone Girl and Sharp Objects—which premieres today on HBO—knows women can be just as brutal as men.
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Obama Made D.C. Cool. What's Going to Happen Under Trump?
POTUS doesn't just set the tone for American policy; he holds major sway over culture—especially in his adopted hometown.
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