Quinci LeGardye
Quinci is a Contributing Culture Editor at Marie Claire, and a freelance culture writer elsewhere on the Internet. She currently lives in her hometown of Los Angeles after periods living in New York City and Albuquerque, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in English and Psychology from The University of New Mexico. She began her journalism career covering local and state politics, with an emphasis on mental health in Black communities, in California before pivoting to covering culture and entertainment full-time. In 2021, she joined Marie Claire, where she contributes day-to-day-content covering television, with a specialty in Korean entertainment, movies, books, and pop culture in general. She has also written features, profiles, recaps, personal essays, and cultural criticism for outlets including Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Teen Vogue, Vulture, Polygon, Catapult, and others. When she isn't writing or checking Twitter way too often, you can find her watching the latest K-drama, recommending her favorite shows and films to family and friends, or giving a concert performance in her car.
Latest articles by Quinci LeGardye
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Prepare Yourselves, 'Squid Game' Season 2 Will Premiere in 2024
See the first look at the upcoming episodes.
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Margot Robbie Reacts to 'Barbie' Oscars Snub: "There's No Way to Feel Sad When You Know You're This Blessed"
She made clear, however, that she thought Greta Gerwig should have been nominated.
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Griselda Blanco's Son Is Suing Netflix Over the Sofía Vergara-Starring Series
Michael Corleone Blanco, who previously starred on a VH1 reality series, is upset about not being properly consulted about his family's story.
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The True Story of June Hawkins, the Woman Who Took Down 'Griselda' Blanco
Meet the unsung detective who was instrumental in convicting the drug queenpin.
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Hillary Clinton Has Weighed in on Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig's Oscars Snubs
She gets it.
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It's Official: 'Single's Inferno' Has Been Renewed for Season 4
Here's when Netflix's landmark Korean reality show could return.
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Here Are the Must-Watch Drama Movies of 2024 So Far, From 'Challengers' to 'Joker' 2
Zendaya, Gaga, Anne Hathaway—2024 is the year of the actress.
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Yara Shahidi Wants You to Embrace Curiosity as More Than a 'Distraction'
The actress and college grad gave a TED Talk on how curiosity helped her balance Hollywood and Harvard.
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Andrew Scott Is the Original Scammer in Netflix's 'Ripley'
Tom Ripley walked so Oliver from 'Saltburn' could run.
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Lily Gladstone on Her History-Making Best Actress Oscar Nomination
"I just know that I’m not going to be the last, not by a long shot."
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'American Nightmare' Is More a Story of Police Negligence Than a Real-Life 'Gone Girl'
The Netflix docuseries chronicles how police decided Denise Huskins' kidnapping was a hoax.
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Jennifer Lopez's New Movie Trailer Is a Chaotic, CGI-Filled Journey in Search of True Love
Experience the fever dream that is watching this clip.
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Jin-seok Speaks Out on Whether He and Min-young Are Dating After 'Single's Inferno' Season 3
The baker and the Pilates instructor left Inferno together, but did it last after filming?
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If You Liked 'Squid Game,' You'll Love These Crazy Popular Korean Dramas
Wait, how is it already 2 a.m.?
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Are Gyu-ri and Min-kyu Still Together After 'Single's Inferno' Season 3?
The model and the rescue diver were a controversial couple of the season.
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Anthony Anderson's Mom Was Tasked With Cutting Off Award Speeches at the Emmys This Year
The controversial new play-off strategy is gentle yet firm.
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The Cast of 'Yellowjackets' Had a Stylish Reunion at the 2024 Emmys
They traded their ratty varsity jackets for red-carpet finery.
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Here's When 'Abbott Elementary' Season 3 Will (Finally!) Arrive on Our Screens
The wait is almost over!
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Netflix's 'Single's Inferno' Is Filmed in an Actual Paradise
Here's how you can visit.
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'Single's Inferno' Is Back to Heat Up the Winter—Meet the New Cast
This year features several pageant queens and a professional athlete.
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'The Last of Us' Season 2 Casts Kaitlyn Dever In Its New Lead Role
Video game fans, we have our [redacted].
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'May December' Reimagines One of the '90s Most Disturbing Tabloid Stories
The unsettling film is loosely based on Mary Kay Letourneau and Vili Fualaau.
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