Amy Mackelden
Amy Mackelden is a contributing editor at Marie Claire, where she covers celebrity and royal family news. She was the weekend editor at Harper’s BAZAAR for three years, where she covered breaking celebrity and entertainment news, royal stories, fashion, beauty, and politics. Prior to that, she spent a year as the joint weekend editor for Marie Claire, ELLE, and Harper's BAZAAR, and two years as an entertainment writer at Bustle. Her additional bylines include Cosmopolitan, People, The Independent, HelloGiggles, Biography, Shondaland, Best Products, New Statesman, Heat, xoJane, and The Guardian. Her work has been syndicated by publications including Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, Esquire, Delish, Oprah Daily, Country Living, and Women's Health. Her celebrity interviews include Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Chastain, the cast of Selling Sunset, Emma Thompson, Jessica Alba, and Penn Badgley. In 2015, she delivered an academic paper at Kimposium, the world's first Kardashian conference, and had an essay published in Routledge's HBO's Original Voices: Race, Gender, Sexuality and Power.
As a woman living with multiple sclerosis, ADHD, anxiety, and PCOS, Amy has written extensively about health and wellness. Her health bylines include Forbes, SingleCare, Healthline, MS Society, MS Trust, ZocDoc, Pillpack, HelloFlo, Greatist, Bezzy, and Byrdie, and she co-edited poetry collection The Emma Press Anthology of Illness. She holds an MA in Creative Writing and a BA in English Literature from Cardiff University. She also has a teaching qualification from Sunderland University and undertook Columbia University's short course in narrative medicine in 2019. Her prose poetry won a Northern Promise Award from New Writing North in 2011, and she co-founded international poetry journal Butcher's Dog. She has received multiple grants from Arts Council England to develop her creative work. She loves horror movies, trashy reality TV, true crime documentaries, shouting about disability rights, and an unhealthy amount of pop music.
Latest articles by Amy Mackelden
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Why Charles and Camilla "Spend Quite a Lot of Time Apart"
"Before she married Charles, she made a pact."
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Meghan Markle Shares an "Uncomfortable" Yoga Class Experience
"Of course, at the beginning, that felt like a lot."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Timothée Chalamet Is "Very Much in Love" With Kylie Jenner
The Oscar-nominated actor reportedly "cut ties" with any friends who disapproved of the romance.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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How J.Lo Reportedly Plans to "Exact Revenge" on Ben Affleck
According to sources, J.Lo is "working...to create the perfect comeback."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Why One Former Queen Was Held "Prisoner" at Kensington Palace
She was forbidden "from reading popular books" or walking "downstairs without holding someone's hand."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Dua Lipa Pairs Her Snakeskin Trench With a Chanel Bag
The pop star's new rules scream loud luxury.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kate Middleton Refused to Abide by a 350-Year-Old Royal Tradition
She insisted on doing this one very important thing her way, according to a royal expert.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Taylor Swift Styles Gucci Sandals With a $4,000 Bag
The singer paired rich-girl accessories with her favored date night combo.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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The Weekend Hobby George and Louis Are Currently Obsessed With
"At weekends, we go from one competition to the next," Prince William revealed.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Why Princess Kate and Prince William "May Need a Referee"
Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis could get caught in the middle, according to one royal expert.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kate Middleton Pairs a Sleek Navy Coat With $100 Earrings
The Princess of Wales debuted the brand new pair of hoop earrings at the sporting event.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Princess Kate Might Miss an Important Middleton Milestone
The Princess of Wales's schedule may have forced her to make a difficult decision.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Supermodels Co-Sign a Resurgent 2025 Sneaker Trend
Emily Ratajkowski joins Rihanna and Dua Lipa in approving the trend.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Lilibet Finds an Unexpected Royal Style Twin in '90s Throwback Photo
Lilibet's floral leggings and hot pink T-shirt look just like one royal relative's 1994 outfit.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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The Understandable Reason Camilla Doesn't Cook for Charles
"I don't think there's a lot of, 'Honey, I'm home, what's for dinner?'"
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King Charles Says Beyoncé Is "So Exceptional" and "Incomparable"
Welcome to the Beyhive, Your Majesty.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Olivia Culpo Announces She's Pregnant With Her First Child
The model shared photos of her baby bump, along with the caption, "next chapter, motherhood."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Luxembourg's Royal Family Reveals Prince Frederik Has Died
"Frederik's last question to me...was: 'Papa, are you proud of me?'"
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kate Middleton "Broke Protocol" to Attend Memorial
According to a royal expert, Princess Kate's unannounced visit "spoke volumes."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Camilla Is "Relieved" Charles Bought the House Next Door
Camilla is reportedly "grateful and relieved" after her husband made the expensive purchase.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Prince Harry Proves He's a Total Girl Dad in New Photo
Lilibet is curled up in her dad's lap in the previously unseen snap.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Bella Hadid Skips Paris Fashion Week in a $6,100 Jacket
The model was spotted carrying a beloved Saint Laurent bag in Italy.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Rihanna Styles a Rare Fendi Bag With an Oversize Coat
The Fenty Beauty founder's bag collection is unmatched.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Lady Gaga Discusses Her Psychosis Diagnosis
"I hate feeling defined by it. It felt like something I felt ashamed of."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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King Charles and Queen Camilla's Visit to Rome Thrown Into "Doubt"
The royals were set to visit Rome and Ravenna, and meet with Pope Francis.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Meghan Markle and Son Prince Archie Are Basically Twins
The Duchess of Sussex just shared a throwback photo from her time as a Girl Scout.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Royal Fans Think Kate Middleton Was Snubbed by the Royal Family
Meanwhile, the Princess of Wales shared a message about "resilience" and "strength."
By Amy Mackelden Published