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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Unpacking the Grand Return of Aidan—Carrie's Second Great Love—in 'And Just Like That...'
The other half of the great Aidan v. Big debate is back!
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Watch the Dramatic 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 3 Trailer
Our favorite podcasters are back for another killer season.
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The New Cast of 'Too Hot to Handle' May Be the Show's Wildest Yet
Get to know (and find out how to follow) the new set of singles.
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Did You Catch All the Pop Culture References and Easter Eggs in the 'Barbie' Movie?
From '2001: A Space Odyssey' to Marcel Proust.
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Let's Talk About the Existential Ending of 'Barbie'
Spoilers ahead, obviously.
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Delving Into the Ending of 'Sweet Magnolias' Season 3
In the new 10-episode installment, each of the trio's relationships—and their friendship itself—is tested.
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Margot Robbie, Keke Palmer, and More Share Support for Actors Strike
SAG-AFTRA and WGA are on strike together for the first time in more than 60 years.
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Netflix Just Dropped a Trailer for Henry Cavill's Final Episodes of 'The Witcher'
"There’s no coming back from this."
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The Funniest Movie of the Year So Far Is 'Joy Ride'
The film joins 'Bridesmaids' and 'Girls Trip' as an instant classic.
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Attempting to Explain the Ending of 'The Idol'
Trying to make sense of a finale that makes no sense.
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This Is Why 'The Idol' Ended With Five Episodes When Everybody Expected Six
The show was initially presented as a six-episode season.
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Did You Catch All of the Celebrity Guest Stars in Season 2 of 'The Bear'?
Sarah Paulson! Jamie Lee Curtis! Olivia Colman! We could go on!
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Greta Lee on How Filming 'Past Lives' Felt Like Skydiving
The actress, who has a career-defining performance in one of the year's best movies, breaks down the challenges she faced while filming the existential romance, her views on what ifs, and how she thinks Nora's story plays out.
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We're Still Thinking About the Ending of 'Joan Is Awful'—and If You've Seen It, You Will Be, Too
The standout episode of 'Black Mirror' season 6 is...layered, to say the least.
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'You' Season 5 Will Bring Back a Familiar Face From Joe's Past
Our breakdown of where the series could go next.
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Black Mirror Is Back With an All-Star Cast—Including Kate Mara, Annie Murphy, and More
The series is just as full of shocking twists, existential dread, and world-class actors as you remember.
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'Loch Henry' Tells a Chilling True-Crime Tale in Scotland—But Is It a Real-Life Place?
The episode is loosely based on Charlie Brooker's own experience with true crime.
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Netflix Has a Hit New K-Drama on Its Hands—Meet 'Bloodhounds'
The hit Korean drama on Netflix balances intense fight choreography with a surprisingly sweet bromance.
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Wait—What Did That "For Now" at the Very End of 'Never Have I Ever' Mean?
Could we ever see the return of the Sherman Oaks squad?
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Did Xander and Yoly, the Buzziest Couple on 'The Ultimatum: Queer Love,' Make It?
Did the pair find love after joining the show with their original partners?
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Watch the Dreamy Teaser Trailer for 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'
The rom-com series drops in July.
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One of the Stars of 'The Idol' Is Also In the World's Biggest Girl Group
The star of 'The Idol' is also in the world's biggest girl group.
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