Catriona Mactaggart
School
The University Of Glasgow
Expertise
Female-led TV Dramas, Superhero Actors, Harry Potter Actors
- Catriona was named The Independent's Writer of the Month in September 2020 for her opinion piece calling out rape culture in the entertainment industry.
- As a self-proclaimed superhero fangirl, Catriona is excited about the increasing number of female-led shows making their way onto the small screen and could talk about Melissa Benoist's iteration of Supergirl all day long.
- She takes every opportunity to dive into the behind-the-scenes drama of her favorite TV shows. A personal favorite at Nicki Swift was digging into the biggest scandals to hit teen dramas.
Experience
Catriona got her start writing about female-led TV shows for online sites like Small Screen. As her career has advanced, she's written about a variety of entertainment, pop culture, and lifestyle topics for publications like The Indiependent and The Sun. She loves to discuss, analyze, and dissect the way women are portrayed on screen, and she is passionate about gender equality in the entertainment industry. Her focus also extends to contemporary feminist fiction and mental health. Catriona joined the Static Media family in 2021 as a freelance features writer for Nicki Swift. She continues to channel her passion for entertainment and pop culture for the outlet, alongside writing about TV and film for Looper, having joined their features team in 2022.
Education
Catriona has an M.A. in Classics and English Literature from the University of Glasgow. Her education inspired her to pursue an editorial career, and she has been working as a freelance journalist and writer ever since she graduated.
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Stories By Catriona Mactaggart
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Matt Reeves' highly anticipated 2022 film, The Batman, offers a new take on the classic superhero franchise. But the cast is full of familiar faces.
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The "Death on the Nile" cast is studded with stars, to say the least. Here's what else you've seen these actors in.
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Here's everything you need to know about the cast of "Suspicion" and where you've seen them before, from television to film roles.
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Full House was built on light-hearted comedy, but the series did not always deliver that for the actors off-screen. These are the tragic details about the cast.
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Here's what you didn't know about Brenda Song, the fabulous Disney Channel star who loves her life as a mom and an actor on a Hulu hit.
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"The Amazing Spider-Man" franchise came to an abrupt end in 2014, but from Andrew Garfield to Emma Stone, its cast members have all moved on to new things.
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Star Wars is a very long-running franchise, as such, too many of the universe's beloved actors have died.
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Here's where you know the cast of "How I Met Your Father" from. The popular Hulu sitcom features a noteworthy group, including Hilary Duff and Kim Cattrall.
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The One Chicago franchise isn't afraid to part ways with a character, and this uncertainty of survival has led to some very dramatic cast exits.
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Francine Rivers' popular novel has become a movie with a talented roster of stars. Here's where you know the cast of "Redeeming Love" from.
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"Emily in Paris" became a breakout hit for Netflix, but there's more to the comedy giant than meets the eye.
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This is what you never knew about the late Bob Saget. He was Danny Tanner, America's Dad, and a comedian who loved to share the gift of laughter.
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You may know Hailee Steinfeld's movies and pop hits, but there is a lot more to the Oscar winner's story. Here are the things you don't know about her.
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If members of the "Spider-Man: No Way Home" cast look familiar, it might be because you've seen them on the Oscars stage, on TV, or in other blockbusters.
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Stars Hollow has enchanted its visitors for more than two decades. Get some fresh Luke's coffee and find out what the cast of "Gilmore Girls" are doing today.
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It seems impossible that anyone could hate being associated with the "Star Wars" franchise, but some of its biggest stars regret their roles in the films.
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Vanessa Hudgens' character switcheroos play a key role in the Netflix Holiday Movie Universe. Here's what you didn't know about The Princess Switch movies.
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There are some legendary actors who almost joined the "Harry Potter" universe. Here are some of the stars who just barely missed being part of the franchise.
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Although there are a few veterans returning to the MCU, there are plenty of fresh faces joining "Hawkeye," too. Keep reading to find out more about the cast.
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Emma Watson's passion for equality has made her a feminist icon, and the "Harry Potter" star can shut down sexist comments without a silencio spell.
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As a member of a Hollywood dynasty, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Billie Lourd has a sizable net worth.
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"Grey's Anatomy" is one of the longest running prime-time medical dramas in the world. But who is the show's richest star, and how did they make their fortune?
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The roster of the CW's Stargirl is jam-packed with familiar faces and young talent. And yes, you've probably seen most of them on your TV before.
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Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo has an impressive net worth, but her gig on the long-running series isn't the only reason why.
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From 2010 to 2015, American sitcom "Melissa & Joey" made audiences laugh far and wide. Wondering what the stars are up to now? Wonder no more.
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The film Infinite is based on a science fiction book. The stars of Infinite's love lives are based in reality.
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Nobody could have predicted how successful the "Harry Potter" franchise would be. Yet, throughout all the films, we've already lost too many Harry Potter stars.