Samantha Leal
Samantha Leal is the Deputy Editor at Well+Good, where she spends most of her day thinking of new ideas across platforms, bringing on new writers, overseeing the day-to-day of the website, and working with the awesome team to produce the best stories and packages. Before W+G, she was the Senior Web Editor for Marie Claire and the Deputy Editor for Latina.com, with bylines all over the internet. Graduating from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University with a minor in African history, she’s written everything from travel guides to political op-eds to wine explainers (currently enrolled in the WSET program) to celebrity profiles. Find her online pretty much everywhere @samanthajoleal.
Latest articles by Samantha Leal
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Amy Schumer Almost Died in High School from a Surfing Accident
"My whole fin went into my leg, and I had to yank it out."
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Zendaya *Epically* Gets Down to Beyoncé's 'Lemonade', Gives Us the Best Video of the Day
Weird, I do this in my room, too.
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This Is the Most Popular Perfume Where You Live
*Spritz*
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What Kind of Mom You're Going to Be Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Astro-parenting, if you will.
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8 Money Hacks for Every Wanna-Be Foodie with No Funds
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Monica Lewinsky on Enduring Scandal and Having Feminists Turn Their Backs on Her: "The Shame Sticks to You Like Tar"
In a revealing new interview, the anti-cyberbullying advocate opens up.
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Hailey Baldwin Pranks Kendall Jenner, Kendall Totally Plays It Cool
"It's my boyfriend's phone. My name is Rachel."
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Hillary Clinton: We Haven't Had One Political Debate Question About Abortion
*mic drop*
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Nick Jonas Says Miley Cyrus Was His First Kiss
Oh to be young and on Disney.
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The New Alcohol Trend You're About to See Everywhere
So you can get a head start, duh.
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7 People Trying to Change Hollywood—and How They Might Actually Succeed
Let's do this.
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Nick Jonas and Tove Lo Just Dropped a Steamy New Single That Is A+++
Between the song and the video, I'm going to need a minute.
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Kristen Bell Tells the Harrowing Story of Her Boob Fight with Melissa McCarthy
"We were a little bit bruised."
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Beer Road Trip: Your Guide to the Best Breweries in the U.S.
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Shonda Rhimes Opens Up About Writing 'Crossroads' and Working with Britney Spears
Man, guys, remember Crossroads?!
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Judd Apatow Compares Donald Trump to the "Psycho Girl" on 'The Bachelor'
"You don't want her to get kicked out too soon, because she might have sex with somebody in the ocean."
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8 Reasons Cruises Are Still Cool
For all your cynical friends.
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"Thank God We're Getting There": Tracee Ellis Ross on the Changing Face of Movies and TV
Is the Blackish star the best human on earth? Spending 15 minutes with her presents a strong case.
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You'll Never Guess What the Best-Selling Fragrance in America Is
But you will probably be delighted.
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True Story: Lupita Nyong'o Was Stood Up for Prom
"WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?" —us, to her date
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President Obama and Misty Copeland Have a Candid Discussion About Race and Body Image
"As the father of two daughters, one of the things I'm always looking for are strong women who are out there breaking barriers and doing great stuff."
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7 Ways You're Drinking Champagne Wrong
We're here to help, people, we're here to help.
By Samantha Leal Published