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.
Latest articles by Quinci LeGardye
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'Love Island USA' Season 7 Is Days Away—Meet the First Batch of Islanders Heading to the Villa
10 new sexy singles are ready to take over the internet!
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You'll Never See the Twists Coming in These 25 Thriller K-Dramas
Good luck trying to stop yourself from clicking "next episode" on these suspenseful, must-watch series.
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Colt and Kelsey Left 'Sneaky Links' Together After a Dramatic Love Triangle—Are They Still Together?
The Nashville lovebirds are the most-talked-about pair on Netflix's newest hit reality dating show.
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If You Love Medical Dramas, You Need to Binge These 15 Shows STAT
They'll fill 'The Pitt' shaped hole in your heart.
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The Fictional Port Haven Mansion From 'Sirens' Looks Completely Different in Real Life
Here's where the Netflix miniseries starring Julianne Moore and Meghann Fahy was filmed.
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I'm Booking the Boutique Hotel Transformed Into the 'Sneaky Links' Motel for My Next Getaway
Netflix's newest reality series offers an affordable alternative to the dating show villa.
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'The Buccaneers' Season 2 Trailer Introduces Leighton Meester and Love Triangles Galore
We can't wait to see what our favorite Gilded Age heroines will get up to next!
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Meet the Cast of 'Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark,' the Netflix Show About Casual Flings Who Could Be Something More
Your next dating show binge-watch has arrived.
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'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Brings the Dark Sides of Trad Wife Culture to Light
The Hulu reality series doesn't shy from showing women's issues often ignored by conservative circles.
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Will 'Resident Playbook' Get a Season 2? Here's Why One of 2025's Best K-Dramas Seems Likely to Return
Fans are clamoring for news of the medical drama—and even the show its spun off of, 'Hospital Playlist.'
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Beyoncé Battles Her Gatekeepers on the 'Cowboy Carter' Tour
And proves the best use of her power is looking beyond them.
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'Forever' Is Renewed for Season 2. Here's Where Creator Mara Brock Akil Thinks Keisha and Justin's Story Could Go Next
"What I love about the ending and the complexity is that love is intact."
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'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Is Back. Here's What to Remember About Star Taylor Frankie Paul Before You Binge
Hulu's breakout reality star has shared several updates about her complicated relationships post-season 2.
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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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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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Happy First Monday of May! Here's When and How to Tune Into the 2025 Met Gala
Because we need to know the second that Rihanna, Zendaya, and Doechii arrive.
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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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