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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Rihanna Being Fat-Shamed Isn't Just That—We Have a Problem with How We Talk About Women's Bodies When They're
Rihanna Being Fat-Shamed Isn't Just That—We Have a Problem with How We Talk About Women's Bodies When They're
By Samantha Leal Published
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Everything You Need to Know About the Designer Behind Pippa Middleton's Wedding Dress
Giles Deacon designed the (soon-to-be-iconic) gown.
By Lori Keong Published
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And Just Like That, Prince George Follows in Prince William and Prince Harry's Footsteps
As a page boy, obviously.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Weekend Trip Guide: Where to Stay, Eat, and Drink in Charleston
Get ready to consume everything in sight.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Simone Biles Was Told to Smile and Her Response Was Perfection
Do not come for her.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Kendall Jenner's Met Gala Dress Is Made of Thread and 85,000 Crystals
And zero fabric.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Riding a Motorcycle Through the Desert Was the Coolest Experience of My Life
Never thought you'd see yourself on a bike? It's time to change that.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Weekend Trip Guide: How to Do Las Vegas the Low-Key Way
Zen City > Sin City
By Samantha Leal Published
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4 Beer Cocktails Even Non-Beer Drinkers Will Love
🍺 + 🍹 = ☺️
By Samantha Leal Published
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Weekend Guide: Where to Stay, Eat, and Drink in Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley
Plus, Los Angeles recs to round out a getaway. 🌵🌴
By Samantha Leal Published
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Leslie Mann Just Pulled a Major 'Beauty and the Beast' Belle Moment at the Oscars
All about that princess life.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Matt Damon and Jimmy Kimmel's Epic Feud Just Got Even More Epic
"Are you playing me off? Seriously?"
By Samantha Leal Published
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Oh Man, You'll Love Who Ryan Gosling Brought to the Oscars
Eeeeeven though it's not you.
By Samantha Leal Published
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The Internet Is Losing Its Collective Mind Over Justin Trudeau's Butt
"This the kind of pose that make you convert to Buddhism and got you like, 'A'ight, bet. I'mma about to come back in another life as a pant pocket on a pair of Brooks Brothers slacks in Trudeau's closet.'"
By Samantha Leal Published
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Drink History: What Is a Sour and How, Exactly, Is It Made?
Answering life's big questions.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Jenny Slate and Chris Evans Have Split Up
Because clearly we can't have anything nice in 2017.
By Samantha Leal Published
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10 Wine and Super Bowl Food Pairings for a Better Game Day
Because beer isn't the only option.
By Samantha Leal Published
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It's True: 2017 Marked a New Kind of Sundance
Politics and entertainment merged more than ever. But some things never change.
By Samantha Leal Published
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9 Things No One Ever Tells You About Sundance
Guide to Sundance
By Samantha Leal Published
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Learn the Art of the Perfect Acceptance Speech from Viola Davis
If you weren't crying watching her accept the award for 'Fences', something is wrong.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Why Evan Rachel Wood's Golden Globes Red Carpet Look Is *Particularly* Badass
ALL the praise-hands emojis for this moment.
By Samantha Leal Published
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10 Women in Wine Give Their Budget-Friendly Vino Recs
*Glug, glug, glug*
By Samantha Leal Published
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6 Actually Impactful Ways to Give Back This Season, Because You're More Motivated Than Ever
Let's do this. 👊
By Samantha Leal Published
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5 Things You Never Knew About Gina Rodriguez
The inside scoop on our January cover star.
By Samantha Leal Published
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The First Images of the Selena x MAC Collaboration Are Here
The First Images of the Selena x MAC Collaboration
By Samantha Leal Published
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Holiday Time: How Much Money Should I Really Be Spending on People?
Gift guide
By Samantha Leal Published
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Drink Decor: The Prettiest Liquor Bottles to Have on Your Bar Cart
Taste good > look good, but looking good doesn't hurt.
By Samantha Leal Published