Quinci LeGardye
Quinci is a Culture Writer at Marie Claire, where she specializes in writing pieces and helping to strategize editorial content across TV, movies, music, books, theater, performing arts, and Internet and pop culture. She contributes interviews with talent, filmmakers, below-the-line workers, and authors, as well as SEO content, features, and trend stories. She fell in love with storytelling at a young age, and after crafting her own stories as a child (including amateur novels, fanfiction, and screenplays), she discovered her love for cultural criticism and amplifying awareness for underrepresented storytellers across the arts. Television is Quinci’s greatest passion, and she spends countless hours catching up on the latest releases and returning to cozy favorites, from The Simpsons to Half & Half to Extraordinary Attorney Woo. She believes that entertainment journalism and criticism can help influence Hollywood by holding up a mirror to the hidden biases and stereotypes perpetuated in the media. When critics engage viewers to think more deeply about what they’re watching, either through a full thinkpiece or one line in an explainer, then audiences can demand more nuanced, empathetic art from studios and streamers. (She also agrees with Parasite director Bong Joon-ho that Americans need to overcome the one-inch barrier of subtitles and explore the superb world of international media.)
Prior to joining Marie Claire as a contributing editor in 2021, she began her journalism career covering local and state politics, with an emphasis on mental health in Black communities, before pivoting to focus on culture journalism full-time. She also previously served as the weekend editor for Harper’s Bazaar, where she covered breaking news and live events for the brand’s website, and helped run the brand’s social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. She became a full-time staff writer at Marie Claire in 2024. In her four years (and counting) as a culture journalist, Quinci has contributed reviews, profiles, features, recaps, and personal essays for outlets including HuffPost, The A.V. Club, Elle, Vulture, Salon, Cultured Mag, Teen Vogue, Polygon, Catapult, and others. Quinci was a 2021 Eugene O’Neill Critics Institute fellow and is a graduate of Poynter’s Power of Diverse Voices. She is also a member of the Television Critics Association and GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.
Quinci earned her degree in English and Psychology from The University of New Mexico, with a concentration in Creative Writing. She is currently based in her hometown of Los Angeles. When she isn't writing or checking Twitter way too often, you can find her studying Korean while watching the latest K-drama, yapping about her favorite shows and films with family and friends, or giving a concert performance while sitting in L.A. traffic.
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Julianne Nicholson Has No Idea Why She Was Cast as Dance Mom in 'Hacks'
The actress unpacks the hilarious turns in episode 7.
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'Bridgerton' Season 4 Can't Come Soon Enough—Here's What We Know About Benedict and Sophie's Love Story
Dearest readers, another swoon-worthy romance is on the way.
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'Tastefully Yours' Is a Foodie Rom-Com and Its Main Ingredient Is an A-List Cast of K-Drama Stars
Here's what to know about actors from 'Squid Game,' 'Sweet Home,' and 'Weak Hero Class 2' who lead the ensemble.
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Get Ready to Head to New Vegas Because 'Fallout' Returns in December 2025
Here's what we know about season 2 of the Emmy-winning Prime Video series.
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Get Ready to Meet Teenage Elle Woods in a ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Series
Here's what we know about the series being executive-produced by Reese Witherspoon.
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Michael Cooper Jr. Was "Nervous" to Take on the Lead Role in 'Forever.' Now He's Netflix's Latest Breakout Star
Romance fans are falling for his performance as Justin in the Mara Brock Akil series.
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Meet Lovie Simone, the Star of 'Forever' and Your New Favorite Netflix Romance Lead
We're obsessed with her performance as Keisha in the new series from Mara Brock Akil.
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Here's Where Netflix's 'The Four Seasons' Was Filmed So You Can Plan Your Future Friend Trips Accordingly
We're getting serious vacation envy from Tina Fey's latest comedy.
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We're Headed Back to Wellsbury This Summer, As 'Ginny & Georgia' Returns for Season 3
Here's everything we know about the new episodes that are set to follow Georgia's murder trial.
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Court Is In Session, and We're Presenting All of the Evidence We Have on 'The Lincoln Lawyer' Season 4
The next installment of the Netflix hit will see Mickey Haller on trial.
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8 Excellent New TV Shows You May Have Missed This Year—and Should Binge ASAP
Watch these hidden gems when your Netflix queue feels like a black hole.
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Check Into 'The Four Seasons' and Meet the Cast of Netflix's Latest Star-Studded Comedy
Tina Fey co-created an updated version of an '80s rom-com and got Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, and more to join her.
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We Had Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick Make Us Martinis and Dish on Filming 'Another Simple Favor' in Italy
The stars and their castmates joined us for a game of 'Mixed Drink' at the premiere of the comedy sequel.
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Your Syllabus Guide to the 'Weak Hero Class 2' Cast—Meet the Rising K-Drama Stars Playing the Students of Eunjang High
So many exciting names join Park Ji-hoon in the second season of the Netflix hit.
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Will 'Weak Hero Class' Return for Season 3? Park Ji-hoon Shares His Hopes for the Hit K-Drama's Senior Year
Fans are clamoring for more after that shocking cliffhanger.
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'Shōgun' Season 2 Starts Filming Next Year—Here's What We Know About Toranaga and the Anjin's Return So Far
FX's most-watched series will officially be back.
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Netflix Is Adapting One of #BookTok's Favorite Romances—Here's What We Know About Ana Huang's 'Twisted Love' TV Series
Could this be the next 'Bridgerton' or 'Tell Me Lies?'
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The 'Weak Hero Class 2' Cast Breaks Down Its Shocking Ending, From the Major Team-Up to the Tragic Death
Stars Park Ji-hoon, Ryeo-un, Choi Min-yeong, and Lee Min-jae have a lot of thoughts about the K-drama's epic finale.
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The 'You' Season 5 Cast Features People From Joe's Past, a New Love Interest, Madcap Twins, and More
Here's what to know about the star-studded final installment of the Netflix hit.
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Meet the Cast of 'Battle Camp,' Netflix's New Competition Series Featuring Reality Stars From All Your Favorite Shows
Expect to see stand-outs from 'Love Is Blind,' 'Too Hot to Handle,' and more hits.
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In 'Sinners,' Music From the Past Liberates Us From the Present
In its musical moments, Ryan Coogler's vampire blockbuster makes a powerful statement about Black culture, ancestry, and art.
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Pour Out Some Dirty Soda Because 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 2 Is Coming Back Soon
Here's everything we know about the return of the hit Hulu reality series.
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'Heartstopper' Will End Nick and Charlie's Love Story With a Full-Length Movie
Here's what we know about the final adaptation of Alice Oseman's beloved book series.
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'Ransom Canyon' May Give Texas the Small-Town Drama Treatment, But That's Not Where It Was Filmed
Here's what to know about the real-life ranches featured in the Netflix series.
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These Are the 100 Films You Have to Watch At Least Once in Your Life
We consider these essential viewing.
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Youn Yuh-Jung Didn't Want to Make Another American Movie—Then Came 'The Wedding Banquet'
The Oscar winner shares why the LGBTQ+ rom-com hit close to home and the message she hopes it sends to ''conservative'' Koreans.
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What to Know About the 80-Acre Estate Where Hulu Locked In Reality Stars to Film 'Got to Get Out'
A new competition series's eyecandy filming location has entered the chat.
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