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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Max Has Canceled 'The Sex Lives of College Girls'—But Don't Count These Co-Eds Out on Season 4
The showrunners hope to find a new home for Bela, Kacey, Kimberly, and Whitney's coming-of-age journey.
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Apple TV+ Unveils 'The Buccaneers' Season 2 Premiere Date—And a First-Look Photo of Leighton Meester in the Series!
We can't wait to see what our favorite Gilded Age heroines will get up to next!
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All About 'The White Lotus' Season 3 Filming Locations, in Case You're Booking Your Next Trip to Thailand
The HBO series' biggest season yet filmed in sites ranging from luxury hotels to outdoor clubs.
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The Sound and Fury of 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl'
After showing how a culture of silence around abuse can devastate entire generations, the arresting A24 film holds a mirror up to the audience and asks, “What happens if we scream?”
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When Will School Be Back in Session at Nevermore Academy? Here's What We Know About 'Wednesday' Season 2
The Jenna Ortega-led Netflix hit is coming back this year.
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'Temptation Island' Is Back on Netflix and Bigger Than Ever—Meet the Couples and Tempters
The question isn't whether cheating goes down on the reality show, but how much?
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'Picture This' Stars Simone Ashley and Hero Fiennes Tiffin Play 'How Well Do You Know Your Co-Star?'
We tested the rom-com on everything from their go-to karaoke songs to their hidden talents.
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Meet the All-Star Cast of 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' Netflix's New Sweeping, Generational K-Drama
The moving series features some of Korea's biggest stars, including K-pop icon IU.
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Everything to Know About 'Love Is Blind' Season 9, From Where It's Set to When We Might Return to the Pods
Get ready to meet singles looking for love in the Mile High City.
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Here's Which 'Love Is Blind' Season 8 Couples Got Married and Stayed Together—Including Off-Camera
The ensemble hailed from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Taylor and Daniel From 'Love Is Blind' Had One of the Sweetest Weddings in the Show's History—Are They Still Together?
They're making us believe in the power of love (and Christmas magic) again.
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'Perfect Match' Season 3 Revealed Its First Couple in a Surprise Move—And They're Already Engaged!
Here's what we know about the next installment of the Netflix reality hit, premiering this summer.
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Pour Out Some Dirty Soda Because 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 2 Premiere Date Has Been Announced
Here's everything we know about the return of the hit Hulu reality series.
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Everything We Know About Joel and Ellie's Journey as 'The Last of Us' Season 2 Premiere Approaches
The hit HBO series finally returns this spring with a handful of intriguing new characters.
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'Euphoria' Confirms Its Core Cast Will Return for Season 3—Along With Rosalía and Several Other Exciting, New Additions
Here's what to know about the long-awaited return of the HBO hit.
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'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 Will Officially Return With More Hot Rabbi Romance
Here's what we know about the future of the hit rom-com series.
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'With Love, Meghan' Is Officially Renewed for Season 2—And It's Coming Back Before the End of the Year
Get ready for more recipes and crafts from the Duchess of Sussex.
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If You Love Sultry Period Dramas, You Need to Watch Netflix's 'The Leopard'—Here's What to Know About the Cast
Several of Italy's most promising young stars lead the cast.
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'The Recruit' Has Been Canceled, Despite Its Cliffhanger Season 2 Ending
Sadly, Owen Hendricks's espionage missions have been aborted.
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In a Slam Dunk Move, Netflix Has Renewed Running Point' For Season 2
The Gordon family rivalry is far from over!
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The 50 Best Classic Horror Movies Every Scary Film Buff Must See
BRB, sleeping with the lights on for the foreseeable future.
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Meet Jeanie Buss, the Real-Life Basketball Boss Who Inspired Netflix's 'Running Point'
Her life and career bear a lot of resemblance to Kate Hudson's character Isla Gordon.
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'Anora' Star Mikey Madison Honors the Sex Worker Community As She Wins Best Actress at the 2025 Oscars
"I will continue to support and be an ally."
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Zoe Saldaña Honors Her "Immigrant Parents With Dreams" as She Becomes the First Dominican-American to Win an Oscar
"I am the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Academy Award and I know I will not be the last."
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LISA, Doja Cat, and Raye Channel 007's Glamour at the 2025 Oscars With a 'James Bond' Tribute Performance
The Academy Awards are for the pop girls, actually.
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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Defied Gravity at the 2025 Oscars With a Showstopping 'Wicked' Performance
The awards show began with a medley of songs inspired by the Best Picture-nominated film and adaptations of 'The Wizard of Oz.'
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'Love Is Blind' Star Madison Has a Lot to Say About Alex's Off-Camera Behavior in Season 8
The artist's re-appearance in episode 11 brought forth a new batch of drama.
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