As the editor of Cosmopolitan, Jess oversees the editorial for all of Cosmo's efforts across print, digital, video, and emerging platforms. Previously she served as the digital director of Marie Claire, where she tripled the readership, and she's held print and hybrid posts at Glamour and Teen Vogue. In 2013 she launched an interactive e-commerce platform for a fashion-tech startup, and in a former life she was a ballet dancer and NYU film student. She lives in Manhattan with her scruffy dog George.
Latest articles by Jessica Pels
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Women Have Less Internet Access Than Men Do, Are Just as Underrepresented in the Work Force Now as 20 Years Ago
And five other things you need to know about the global gender gap on International Women's Day.
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Dakota Johnson on 'Saturday Night Live' Literally Cannot Even
Who can even? It is literally impossible to can.
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'Downton Abbey' Star Joanne Froggatt Takes Us Behind the Scenes
Anna gives us the scoop just in time for the season finale.
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'Fifty Shades of Grey' Shatters Yet Another Box Office Record
Sales may have slowed down after opening weekend, but this movie's unstoppable.
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The Best Behind-the-Scenes Instagrams from the Oscars
All the insider stuff you don't usually see.
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A Dominatrix Reviews 'Fifty Shades of Grey'
Come on, if there's one person whose POV you want on this movie, it's this one.
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'SNL 40' Is Epic, Reveals Never-Before-Seen Audition Tapes and Betty White Making Out with Bradley Cooper
Catch the can't-miss clips.
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'Fifty Shades of Grey' Made a Record-Breaking $94 Million This Weekend
It's a historical moment for female directors. And BDSM.
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How to Make Cheap Flowers Look Expensive
In case your Valentine didn't have the best taste in bouquets.
