Effie Orfanides
School
University Of Massachusetts
Expertise
Britney Spears, The Royal Family, Celebrity Relationships
- Effie chatted up "Yellowjackets" star Juliette Lewis on a flight from Newark.
- She was in the pit for Britney Spears' Las Vegas residency and may or may not have cried the entire time.
- Celebrity hotspots are totally her thing, and she has dined in the same room as many celebs including Rihanna and Nathan Lane.
Experience
After working as a nanny for many years, Effie branched into online journalism as a relationships blogger. From there, she started writing about famous relationships for a variety of websites. Over the course of nearly 20 years, she has had bylines at more than a dozen publications covering everything from the royal family to reality television. In 2022, she created her first mobile app called Beacheo.
Education
Effie earned her bachelor's degree in English with a focus in literature and a minor in philosophy. She graduated magna cum laude.
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Stories By Effie Orfanides
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Since relocating to "The Real Housewives of Orange County," Taylor Armstrong has shared her thoughts on her original castmates in Beverly Hills.
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Unlike his ex-wife "RHONJ" star Teresa Giudice, Joe Giudice has yet to remarry. Why is Juicy Joe against getting married again, and has he been dating?
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Donald and Melania Trump's marriage has long faced scrutiny, but exclusive comments from an attorney shed new light on their union amid Donald's legal issues.
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Donald Trump's infamous Fulton County mugshot has gone viral. Now, body language experts tell Nicki Swift what the pic says about the former president.
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Don't expect to see Dream Kardashian and King Cairo on social media, as Blac Chyna has a good reason for keeping pictures of her two children private.
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Simone Biles took a break from gymnastics after the traumatic Larry Nassar trial and her record-breaking Olympic run, she needed time to heal and get married.
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The late, great Lakers star Kobe Bryant's sister celebrated his 45th birthday by posting touching throwback photos of them when they were kids.
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Despite her divorce from Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen proved that her bond with her stepson Jack is as strong as ever.
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"Jersey Shore" star Angelina Pivarnick and fiance Vinny Tortorella reportedly had a domestic dispute. Are they still together amid the altercation?
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As a teenager, "One Tree Hill" star Chad Michael Murray faced a serious health scare. Years later, he opened up about the scary experience on a radio show.
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Ron Cephas Jones and his daughter Jasmine Cephas Jones enjoyed a close relationship prior to his death. His last-ever Instagram post solidifies their bond.
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"Real Housewives" star Kyle Richard is unexpectedly' feuding with Jeff Lewis. What's got the two of them at odds and is Morgan Wade involved?
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An interview featuring Drake in bed went viral all over social media, but who is the charismatic interviewer? Read on to meet Bobbi Althoff.
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Lawyers Neama Rahmani and Holly Davis spoke to Nicki Swift about how Sam Asghari's threat to expose Britney Spears won't fly from a legal standpoint.
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After a mysterious health scare that went on for months, Jamie Foxx is sharing a positive update about his condition today.
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After some moody public appearances, Ben Affleck is all smiles in an Instagram video Jennifer Lopez posted in celebration of his birthday.
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Matt Rife shared an especially close relationship with his maternal grandfather, Steve, and his passing had a profound impact on the comedian.
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Charlie Sheen was initially critical of his daughter's controversial career choices, but he later changed his tune and now fully supports her.
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Ashley Olsen and her husband, Louis Eisner, secretly welcomed their first child this year. While we don't know much, we do know we love his name.
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We've sadly lost many famous faces in 2023 already, but a few publicized deaths were pure fiction -- these stars are still kicking.
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Rhea Ripley is currently one of WWE's most prominent female wrestlers at only 26. What is her real name and what's the story behind her in-ring nickname?
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Kyle Richards stars in Morgan Wade's music video for "Fall In Love With Me" - and the two rumored love birds stirred the pot with these steamy scenes.
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Following the death of young rapper Lil Tay, people have rediscovered her previous Instagram post honoring fellow late rapper XXXTentacion.
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Tory Lanez has finally been sentenced for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, but Iggy Azalea won't be happy about the outcome.
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Travis Kelce apparently heard that Taylor Swift is newly single and made a plan to swoop in. Here's how Kansas City Chiefs player tried to shoot his shot.
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Sandra Bullock's longtime partner, photographer Bryan Randall, has died following a private, three-year ordeal with ALS. They shared three children.
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Now that Sandra Bullock's longtime partner Bryan Randall has died, these quotes about their relationship are especially heartbreaking.