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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Behati Prinsloo and Adam Levine Are Expecting Baby #1
And he/she will be loved.
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6 Matriarchies Still Functioning Today
In these communities, women hold the power.
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Emma Watson on Being Called a "Feminazi" and Having Her "Arse" Slapped by a Man
A candid chat about sexism on International Women's Day.
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Kelly Clarkson Claims She Was Blackmailed into Recording with Dr. Luke
"It was a really hard time for me. And I tried to make the best of the situation."
By Samantha Leal Published
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From Porn to Working Out, Khloé Kardashian Thinks You Should Be "Doing Things That Make You Happy"
We'll call it now: 2016 is the Year of Khlo.
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Priyanka Chopra Challenges Jimmy Fallon to a Wing-Eating Contest, Things Get Spicy
Like, literally hot.
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How to Drink and Not Get Hungover
'Cause being sick in your work bathroom is not a good look.
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The "Little Show" That Could: 10 Years Later, Melissa Joan Hart Opens Up About 'Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'
On being the boss *and* the star.
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Chris Rock Pulls No Punches When It Comes to Race and the Oscars
An opening monologue for the ages.
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Alicia Vikander Just Stole Belle's Look for the Oscars Red Carpet
Tale as old as time.
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Marie Claire Takes It to the Streets: Team Dean, Team Jess, or Team Logan?
There is no more polarizing topic than the boys of Gilmore Girls—just ask our staff.
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Meryl Streep Writes Essay Defending Her "We're All Africans" Comment
She didn't say what you think she said.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Jennifer Garner Opens Up for the First Time About Her Divorce from Ben Affleck: "He's the Love of My Life"
Fair warning: This is the most tear-jerking interview ever. 😭
By Samantha Leal Published
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Can This Pillow Give You Clearer Skin?
*prays to acne gods*
By Samantha Leal Published
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Here's an Exclusive Sneak Peek of the Brand-New 'Amityville Horror' Movie
Bella Thorne + big-time creepiness = Amityville: The Awakening.
By Samantha Leal Published
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The Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris PDA World Tour Continues
That's pretty definitive proof right there.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Taylor Swift Called Out Kanye from the Grammys Stage
A glorious subtweet, IRL.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Exclusive: Watch Allison Williams Head into "Uncharted Territories" with Keds
The actress became a creative director for the brand's centennial video.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Evan Rachel Wood "Enjoys" Making Out with Chris Evans, Because Obviously
She's also super excited for you to see 'Westworld' (even if it means seeing her naked).
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Red Lobster Thanks Beyoncé for the "Remarkable Week"
Sales went up 33% on Sunday thanks to the power of Bey.
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9 Celebrities Who Have Opened Up About Sexual Assault
They want others to know they're not alone.
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This Is the Ticket to Attending a (Basically) Private John Mayer Concert
Or other similarly cool/exclusive experiences to brag about.
By Samantha Leal Published