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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10 Things You Never Knew About Your Favorite Halloween Movies
Hocus Pocus + Leonardo DiCaprio? What?!
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The Best Scary Movies to Stream This Month
'Tis the season, or whatever.
By Samantha Leal Published
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How to Make a Cheese Plate Like an Adult
Because you can do better.
By Samantha Leal Published
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7 Wine and Chocolate Pairings You *Need* to Know
Because we love you and want you to be happy.
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Jimmy Kimmel "Cried a Little Bit" While Officiating Justin Theroux and Jennifer Aniston's Wedding
According to Justin Theroux.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Blotting Your Pizza with a Napkin Is a Lie
Sorry not sorry.
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Let Michelle Obama and Charlize Theron Explain Why Smart Girls Don't Need Stupid Boys
Hell ya.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Emma Watson Whips Out Some Math to Break Down How Sexist Hollywood Is
Oh you wanna go? Let's go.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Justin Bieber Opens Up About That Selena Gomez Split: "Your Full Identity Can't Be in That Person"
Wise words.
By Samantha Leal Published
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You're Drinking Your Wine Wrong
Alas, it is *not* just 1) open 2) drink. As much as we want it to be.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Anne Hathaway Has a Surprising Revelation About Filming 'the Intern'
It's uh...vomit-related.
By Samantha Leal Published
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So This Is Happening: Miley Cyrus and Kim Kardashian Are Going to Be Neighbors
Block party?
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That Time I Vacationed Like Beyoncé
A tour of Florence that's fit for (a queen) Queen Bey.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Zendaya Has a Secret for Shutting Down Racist Comments
And a few more thoughts on that Giuliana Rancic fiasco.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Here's Why Kylie Jenner Is Apologizing to Jessica Alba
We can all breathe a bit easier now.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Kris Jenner on Why She Doesn't Call Caitlyn by Her Name
And no, she doesn't call her Bruce, either.
By Samantha Leal Published
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8 Things I Learned About Talking to People from These Painfully Awkward Celebrity Interviews
A famous-person lesson in normal-person life.
By Samantha Leal Published
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#InMySkinIWin Is Taking Over Instagram—and the Message Is a Good One
It's all thanks to model Shaun Ross.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Azealia Banks Just Went on a Questionable Twitter Rant About Abortion
The controversy-loving star dips her toe into another controversial pool.
By Samantha Leal Published
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This Crazy-Cult-Favorite UK Beauty Product Is Finally Coming to the States
Meet your new must-have.
By Samantha Leal Published
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14 Cocktail Experts Predict the Next "It" Drink
AKA your weekend to-do list.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Why I Think "Dressing for the Job You Want" Is BS
Sorry?
By Samantha Leal Published
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Chrissy Teigen Speaks Out About That 'Dear Fat People' Video
And *man* does she get everything right.
By Samantha Leal Published
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How NYX Founder Toni Ko Started Her Multi-Million-Dollar Business at Age 25
Get ready to take notes.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Kanye West and Taylor Swift: BFFs and Unofficial Running Mates in 2020
Welcome to the United States of Yeezy.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Justin Bieber Explains Why He Sobbed on the VMAs Stage
Mystery = solved.
By Samantha Leal Published
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"It's Like Performance Art": Emily Ratajkowski's Take on Miley Cyrus and Female Sexuality
Five must-read minutes with the model-slash-actress.
By Samantha Leal Published