Anna Papachristos
School
Fairfield University
Expertise
Bachelor Franchise, Dancing With The Stars, Classic TV
- Anna's favorite casual celebrity encounters include witnessing Gene Wilder buy a Mac at the Apple Store and seeing Justin Long ship a package at Staples.
- During her time as a business reporter, Anna was recognized at the 2015 ASBPE Awards of Excellence Azbee Awards, winning Bronze for her web feature on digital marketing mistakes.
- Anna's first poem, "Bleeding Ink," was published as part of The Rattling Wall & PEN Center USA's "Only Light Can Do That: 100 Post-Election Poems, Stories, & Essays" collection in early 2017.
Experience
With more than a decade of experience under her belt, Anna has done it all — from reviewing iPhone apps to interviewing C-Suite execs at leading tech and retail companies. But, after over five years in the customer experience space, Anna returned to her entertainment and lifestyle roots, ultimately landing at Static Media in February 2020. As News Editor, Anna continues to use her experience to connect with writers, encouraging their growth and developing their skills, while also working with the editorial team to shape and strengthen the publication's ever-evolving voice. Anna also serves as a contributor for Backstage, where she writes for the "How to Get Cast On" series, and as a volunteer critic for Pencilhouse, where she provides in-depth feedback and guidance across literary genres.
Education
Anna received a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut. She double-minored in Theatre and Peace & Justice Studies. While Anna wrote theatre and television reviews for The Mirror, Fairfield's student newspaper, she also served as co-president of the student-run literary magazine and writing club, The Cream Filling.
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 Anna Papachristos
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As news of Broadway star Nick Cordero's death spread throughout the entertainment industry, stars took to social media to express their grief.
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Although Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson's relationship has been shadowed by negative drama in the past, these two have made co-parenting look easy, and now it looks like they could be giving their romance a second try.
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Dennis Quaid's life has come to imitate art. The "Parent Trap" star married his young fiancee Laura Savoie and he has twins. Here's what to know about his kids.
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What exactly led Hamilton's biggest stars to leave the hit musical in the first place? For the now-famous leads, closing the door on Hamilton was the only way to embrace the vast opportunities that existed on the other side of its success. That includes creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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After Beyoncé released her single 'Black Parade' on Juneteenth, rumors about her next album began to surge. Now, Beyoncé has announced her upcoming project.
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While some of Hollywood's mismatched celebrity couples were too odd to last, there are countless other celebrity couples you totally forgot about. For instance, actress Nicollette Sheridan and singer-songwriter Michael Bolton were engaged in the mid '00s. But why did they split?
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Numerous Hollywood actresses have spoken out against the use of plastic surgery throughout the industry. Many stars have ruined their careers in attempts to recapture their youth, and it seems America's sweetheart actress Meg Ryan isn't immune to Tinseltown's fixation with aging.
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When Kate Middleton married Prince William, she joined the royal family knowing that one day she'd likely become queen herself. But until that day comes, the mother of three seemingly continues to take her cues from Prince Philip.
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Season 2 of Gabriel Iglesias' Netflix sitcom Mr. Iglesias premiered in June 2020, and this time, the endearing teacher found himself a love interest! However, Mr. Iglesias' new love has called the "Fluffy" star's real-life relationship status into question. What's going on in his love life IRL?
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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has lived life under the GOP's microscope since she launched her first campaign. Now, as the NY-14 representative celebrates her landslide Democratic primary victory, AOC's potential second term has renewed interest in her life. So, what's her net worth?
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For Meghan Markle, wedded bliss has been met by one royal nightmare after another. As Prince Harry's significant other, Meghan has become fodder for every tabloid known to man. Before stepping down from royal duties, the duchess was far from happy. Here's why.
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In 2019, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend partnered with Vanity Fair to take a lie detector test, so Legend jumped at the chance to get Teigen's honest opinion about his music. So, what's her least favorite song from her husband?
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While actress Tiffani Thiessen's teenage years were immortalized on the classic sitcom Saved by the Bell during the late '80s and early '90s, the 46-year-old mother-of-two has Instagram to help document all the important milestones in her family's life. Her daughter Harper looks just like her.
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According to The Wrap, a woman named Gabby accused actor Ansel Elgort of sexually assaulting her in 2014. Gabby, who has since deleted her social media account, per Page Six, took to Twitter to share her claim "so [she] can finally heal."
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As the daughter of talk show host Kathie Lee Gifford and late football legend Frank Gifford, Cassidy Gifford has spent much of her life on the outskirts of the spotlight. Nowadays, we're positive that Cassidy's future looks bright — both personally and professionally!
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When American Idol launched in 2002, the voice competition turned record executive Simon Cowell into a household name. Yet, while the TV judge might be known for his shock value, nothing surprised fans more than when Cowell revealed his unexpected new look on the AGT red carpet in summer 2019.
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While it might be hard to comprehend that the stars of Beverly Hills, 90210 are old enough to be parents themselves, actress Tori Spelling took to Instagram to wish her daughter Stella a happy birthday. Spelling once revealed, Stella and her older brother Liam have had to endure extensive bullying.
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Kellyanne Conway, President Trump's senior adviser, looked strikingly different at a recent appearance on Fox News, causing many viewers to accuse her of undergoing plastic surgery. See the transformation for yourself here.
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Danny Masterson's wife Bijou Phillips has continued to stand by his side throughout his troubled career. So, who's this mystery woman?
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As Netflix's Alexa & Katie wraps up its three-season run, few fans probably realized Alexa's mother is none other than Tiffani Thiessen!
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Fans of Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade would probably agree that this couple has what it takes to withstand the test of time. Yet while it's clear that Union and Wade have built their relationship upon a solid foundation of love and trust, life together wasn't always stable.
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When it comes to Hollywood, it's not unusual to discover that your favorite male celebrities are married to women who are young enough to be their daughter. Comedian Steve Martin is no exception. Martin married New Yorker staff writer Anne Stringfield during a private ceremony in 2007.
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Good Morning America co-host Michael Strahan reportedly spoke out against the negative environment he experienced while working with Kelly Rip on Live. Here's what he had to say about the company culture at ABC.
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In front of the cameras, First Lady Melania Trump and First Daughter Ivanka Trump defy the stepmother/stepdaughter stereotype, as they've always appeared friendly. However, these two might not be as cordial as it appears. Take a look.
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Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz has transitioned from indie darling to mainstream hitmaker with little to no effort. But Mraz's professional achievements don't define him. Instead, it's his love for the earth and love for his wife Christina Carano that have brought the singer peace and happiness.
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Despite being named one of Hollywood's sexiest stars, Scarlett Johansson hasn't always had an easy time finding love. She's been married twice, but both unions ended in divorce. She admitted she's not completely sold on the concept of marriage because, in her eyes, monogamy isn't natural.
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Thanks to race car driver Bubba Wallace, in June 2020, the Confederate flag was banned from Nascar events. Here's what else you should know about Wallace.