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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Every Clue We Can Gather About 'The Traitors' Season 3
It's almost time to return to the castle.
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Meet Mia Rodgers, the Witty Brit Making Waves on 'The Sex Lives of College Girls' Season 3
Taylor is one of several new students on the Essex College campus this season.
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Calling All Adrenaline Junkies: These Are the Best Action Films of 2024
Features From 'Furiosa' to 'Gladiator II,' here are the year's best in pulse-pounding action.
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'Love Island USA' Stars Leah Kateb and Miguel Harichi Are Taking Their Relationship to the Next Level
Here's how the fan-favorite couple has been doing outside the villa.
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Netflix's 'A Man on the Inside' Is the Perfect Cozy Mystery—Meet the Charming Seniors Who Star Alongside Ted Danson
The new show from 'The Good Place' creator Mike Schur stars Ted Danson and several other sitcom legends.
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Netflix's New Christmas Movie 'Hot Frosty' Has Fans Wishing For Their Own Holiday Romance in Hope Springs
Here's everything we know about the winter wonderland the rom-com was shot in.
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The True Story of Dolours and Marian Price Is Just As Harrowing As It Seems in 'Say Nothing'
The new FX series is set in Ireland during The Troubles.
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'Alice in Borderland' Season 3 Is Officially Happening—Here's What We Know Ahead of the Series' 2025 Return
Netflix's Japanese death-game hit is returning for another round.
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'Physical: 100' Is Officially Returning for Season 3—With One Major Change to the Show
More brutal challenges (and eye candy) are coming to Netflix soon.
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57 '80s Movies That Are Still Totally Rad Today
An official roundup of the decade's standout films.
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'Cross' Will Be Your New Favorite TV Detective—Meet Aldis Hodge, the Star Bringing the James Patterson Character to Life
The actor is already going viral for one captivating scene in the new Prime Video series.
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Meet the Irish Stars Who Play the Garveys and Other Suspects in 'Bad Sisters'—Now Back For a Twisty Season 2
The Apple TV+ hit created and led by Sharon Horgan also features 'Harry Potter' and 'Game of Thrones' alum.
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'Outer Banks' Fans Speculate Behind-the-Scenes Drama Led to a Beloved Character's Death—Here's What to Know
One of the original Pogues has left the hit Netflix series.
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Joan Vassos Found Love on 'The Golden Bachelorette'—Are She and the Man Who Got the Final Rose Still Together?
The Bachelor Nation lovebirds have an exciting future planned.
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Lukita Maxwell Is the Emotional Anchor of 'Shrinking' Season 2
The rising star discusses playing grieving teenager Alice on the Apple TV+ dramedy and acting alongside Brett Goldstein and Jason Segel.
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Say Goodbye to Poguelandia—'Outer Banks' Will Return With a Fifth and Final Season
The Netflix hit's writers are already working on the next installment.
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'The Penguin' Ends With a Gut-Wrenching Finale—Here's How It Sets Up 'The Batman II' and a Potential Second Season
The hit DC show's stars Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti are both ready to return for more episodes.
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Time to Fire Up "Thunderstruck"—The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Will Be Back for 'America's Sweethearts' Season 2
Netflix's hit docuseries is confirmed to return and follow the ongoing 2024-2025 NFL season.
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You Won't Believe Which '90s Icon Has Just Been Cast in 'Fallout' Season 2
The Emmy-winning Prime Video series is returning for another installment and building out its already star-studded cast.
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Where Is 'The Diplomat' Filmed? All About the Historic London and Europe Filming Locations
From St. Paul's Cathedral to the Louvre to Scottish castles.
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Jaylen Barron Found the Compassion in Controversy in ‘American Sports Story’
The actress who plays Shayanna Jenkins in the Ryan Murphy true-crime series discusses relating to the real-life figure.
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'The Diplomat' Season 2 Ends With a Shocking Death and Major Power Shift—Here's What It Means
Kate Wyler has herself a new enemy.
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There Are Still So Many More Exciting K-Dramas Coming to Netflix in 2024—From 'Squid Game' Season 2 to 'The Trunk'
Features Here's what to know about what must-watch series are coming soon and what's streaming now.
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Get Ready for Sophomore Year: 'The Sex Lives of College Girls' Is Coming Back Very Soon
Here's what we know about the upcoming season 3—from Reneé Rapp's departure to the new characters.
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Hailey Bieber Shares Her First Photo of Baby Jack Blues—Along With an Important Reminder Ahead of Election Day
So freaking cute.
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'Love Is Blind' Alumni AD, Jessica, Bliss, and Zach Returned for the Season 7 Reunion—Here's What Bombshells They Shared
The Netflix reality stars offered some shocking updates on their love lives.
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'The Diplomat' Is Back for Season 2—Here's What to Remember About the All-Star Cast and the Show's New Additions
Features The Netflix series returns with more political intrigue and a dramatic face-off between Keri Russell and Allison Janney.
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