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 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. In her three years (and counting) as a freelance 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.
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, recommending her favorite shows and films to family and friends, or giving a concert performance while sitting in L.A. traffic.
Latest articles by Quinci LeGardye
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Meet the Talented Cast of 'American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez'
Ryan Murphy's latest FX series recruited Broadway heavyweights to tell the tragic story of the football-star-turned-convict.
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'Emily in Paris' Has a New Villian—Meet Thalia Besson, the French Film Royalty Who Plays Genevieve
Say, "Bonjour," to the rising star who knows her way around the camera.
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Anna Sawai Shares First Emmy Win With "Women Who Expect Nothing and Continue to Be an Example for Everyone"
The 'Shōgun' star made history at the Emmys as the first Asian woman to win Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
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'The Bear' Star Liza Colón-Zayas Encourages Latinas to "Keep Believing and Vote" As She Wins First Emmy
The actress made history at the award show as the first Latina to win Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
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'Emily in Paris' Has a New Heartthrob—Meet Eugenio Franceschini, the Italian Actor Who Plays Marcello
Be prepared to swoon over the rising star's accent.
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TV's Biggest Night Is Almost Here—Here's How to Watch the 2024 Emmys
Expect the stars of 'Baby Reindeer,' 'The Bear,' and 'Shōgun' to win big.
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Here's What We Know About 'Selling Sunset' Season 9 As Several Stars Threaten to Leave the Netflix Series
Fans are clamoring for information about the reality show's future amid the cast's ongoing feud.
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How Laci Mosley Turned "Scam Goddess" Into Her "True Con" Empire
The actress built a "con-gregation" with her popular podcast, and now she's expanding it with a new book.
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Chappell Roan Lights Up the 2024 MTV VMAs Stage—With a Literal Flaming Arrow
The theme of the night is Joan of Arc realness.
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Post Malone Lauds Taylor Swift for Directing the "Fortnight" Video While Winning Best Collaboration at the 2024 MTV VMAs
The superstars gushed over each other while accepting the first award of the night.
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Sorry, 'Selling Sunset' Fans—A Season 8 Reunion Isn't Happening Amid the Cast's Ongoing Feud
But the cast are still hashing out all the post-season drama on social media.
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'The Perfect Couple' Has Us Dreaming of a Nantucket Getaway—Here's Where the Netflix Hit Was Filmed
The new Netflix murder mystery is full of gorgeous New England locations.
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Meet the Faces Behind the Winbury Family in Netflix's Star-Studded Mystery 'The Perfect Couple'
Featuring the queen of the rich-people murder-mystery, Nicole Kidman.
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'Selling Sunset' Season 8 Addition Alanna Gold Is About to Be Your New Favorite Oppenheim Group Agent
Here's what to know about the latest realtor to join the Netflix hit.
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Everything to Know About the 2024 MTV VMAs
All your favorite pop girls are stepping out for this year's show.
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28 Great Movies About Serial Killers That Will Totally Creep You Out
You might want to keep the lights on while you watch these.
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Here's Why 'The Bachelorette' Fans Are Up in Arms After Jenn Tran's Tearful Finale
The drama between Jenn, Devin, and Maria has made Bachelor Nation furious... at the producers.
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For Anna Delvey's Next Scheme, the Convicted Scammer Will Appear on 'Dancing with the Stars'
Here's where the scammer has been since she was arrested and released from prison.
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'Selling Sunset' Season 8 Hasn't Even Dropped Yet and There's Already So Much Drama
Here's what we know about the next installment of the Netflix reality hit.
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Meet the Gods and Mortals of Netflix's Greek-Mythology Drama 'Kaos'
The gods are real, and Jeff Goldblum is the king of them all.
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Netflix's 'The Accident' Has a Cast of Familiar Faces, from 'Griselda' to 'Sense8'
Here's where you've seen the stars of this Mexican thriller before.
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'Gyeongseong Creature,' One of Netflix's Biggest K-Drama Hits, Will Return This Fall With a Major Time Jump
The WWII-era series is taking its star-crossed romance to the present day for season 2.
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Meet the Most Talented Teens From Across the Globe Who Were Scouted to Appear on Netflix's 'Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE'
Fans of 'Making the Band' should be watching this series about crafting the first-ever international girl group.
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'Love Is Blind: UK' Stars Freddie and Catherine Are Still Close One Year After Filming
Here's why the two plan to stay in each other's lives.
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Demi and Ollie Give a Shocking Update on Their Relationship at the 'Love is Blind: UK' Reunion
It turns out that one of them is already dating another member of the cast.
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Netflix's Spanish Drama 'The Accident' Is a Deadly, Grief-Fueled Thrill Ride
We're breaking down the series' twists and turns (and that massive cliffhanger).
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'Love Is Blind: UK' Is the Best Installment in the Netflix Franchise in Years
Here's what to know about the love-hungry cast in the latest installment of the reality hit.
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