Brooke Hardington
Expertise
Celebrity Relationships (Especially, The Kardashians), The Royals, Celebrity Features
- In her role at various PR and entertainment firms, Brooke has helped manage celebrity talent, including Kevin Hart, Katherine Schwarzenegger, Ayesha Curry, Gwen Stefani, and more. (She can confirm that, yes, K-Hart is just as nice and funny as he seems on TV!)
- She has written several celebrity pieces that drove high traffic to Nicki Swift, including "Kourtney Kardashian's Ill Thoughts About Tristan Thompson Are Clear" and "What Really Happened To Miiley Cyrus' Voice?"
- She has taken several creative writing classes at Gotham Writers' Workshop, as she's committed to growing creatively and being the best writer she can be.
Experience
Brooke is a professional copywriter at a New York-based public relations company, authoring everything from social copy for candy bars to thought visibility platforms for corporate execs. She has been working as a copywriter since 2018 and previously worked in account management for spirits brands. She began working in editorial circa the pandemic, honing her chops at SheFinds, where she covered health, lifestyle, and celebrity news. Brooke joined the Static Media family in October 2020 and put her love of sports and pop culture to good use as a writer and briefly worked as an editor in early 2022.
Education
Brooke received a B.A. in romance languages and literature at Harvard. Studying the origins of various languages empowered her command of the spoken and written word.
Nicki Swift covers celebrity and entertainment news by way of an expert group of editorial professionals. We drive the conversation on everything from trending Hollywood news to star transformations, always striving to deliver the most compelling commentary, bolstered by quality expert opinions.
As we cover a wide breadth of pop culture, we're constantly reviewing, fact-checking, and updating stories to ensure they're accurate and current. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
Stories By Brooke Hardington
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Brittany Mahomes has garnered plenty of pushback from fans of her husband, Patrick Mahomes. How does the NFL wife deal with the criticism?
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Meghan Markle's life remains the subject of public scrutiny thanks to her royal marriage, but what have her exes said about the "Suits" star?
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs makes big moves on the field, but who does he spend time with when he's not in the game? Here's who he's dated.
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Nicki Swift has exclusively spoken with a matchmaker about Travis Kelce's behavior when asked about Taylor Swift at an NFL press conference.
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Odell Beckham Jr. and Zendaya's rumored relationship appeared to fizzle quite quickly. So, what really happened to their supposed romance?
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"Real Housewives of New York City" star Ramona Singer once scolded Travis Kelce about his dating life as they discussed his dating red flags.
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Who did Hailey Bieber date before marrying Justin Bieber? Here's who her exes are and what they've said about the relationship with the model - if anything.
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Larsa Pippen used to be a staple on "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" before friendship with Kim took a turn for the worst. Here's a look at what happened.
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Jack Quaid is shaking off that 'Nepo Baby' label and carving his own path in Tinseltown, and word is he's cozied up with his "The Boys" co-star Claudia Doumit.
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After splitting from ex-husband Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore struggled with addiction. Sadly, this also had a profound impact on her daughter, Rumer Willis.
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Wade Robson his back in the news thanks to a purported relationship with Britney Spears, as mentioned in her memoir. Here's who else he's dated over the years.
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It's easy to see Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are smitten with one another, but how the tight end's parents, Ed and Donna, feel about their son's new love?
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When Kristin Cavallari hosted Travis Kelce on her podcast, "Let's Be Honest," she admitted she once had a serious crush on the tight end.
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Travis Kelce absolutely adores his mother, Donna Kelce. In fact, the Kelce matriarch has made an indelible mark on his own approach to finding love.
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After the fallout of the "Scandoval" saga on "Vanderpump Rules," have Rachel Leviss and Tom Sandoval remained close? The answer might surprise you.
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The feud between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B has been tabloid fodder for years. Now, Nicki's husband has waded into the fray, setting his sights on Offset.
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From Tony Kanal to Gavin Rossdale to Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani has had three serious relationships in the public eye. Here's what they've shared about her.
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Lebron James initially accepted Donald Trump's presidential election win, but his relationship with Trump deteriorated in 2017. Here's why they were feuding.
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Jamie Lynn Spears once planned to marry Casey Aldridge, the father of her first daughter. Unfortunately, he's led a troubled life after the couple split.
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NFL star Jason Kelce almost left the field at the end of the 2022-23 season, but the Philadelphia Eagles center changed his mind... much to his wife's chagrin.
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Billy Ray Cyrus didn't nurse his achy breaky heart for long after splitting from Tish Cyrus. Here are some strange tidbits about his relationship with Firerose.
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Travis Hunter undoubtedly has a promising NFL future ahead, but what's known about the love life of this University of Colorado football standout?
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Kanye "Ye" West's relationship with Julia Fox was short-lived, but it was undeniably unforgettable. Here's a few of the quirkiest beats from the fleeting duet.
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Romeo Beckham seems to share his parents' penchant for romance, often highlighting his relationship with girlfriend Mia Regan on social media. But who is Regan?
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Jimmy Butler's fans aren't just here for his on-court stats. Here's a list of A-list celebs the Miami Heat small forward has set the rumor mill on fire with.
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Zach Wilson isn't the only athlete in the family - not by a longshot. Football runs deep in his family's playbook, and his brood is stacked with talent.
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Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied may be headed for divorce after his alleged affair prompted the couple's separation in 2023. There were some red flags.