Sophie Hessekiel
Contributing Entertainment Writer
Sophie Hessekiel is a Newsweek writer based in Los Angeles. Her focus is on celebrity news and entertainment. She has also written extensively about culture and relationships for a variety of publications, including Mashable and the Los Angeles Times. Her writing can also be seen in the book Squishmallows: Radiate Positivity and on the Fox drama series The Cleaning Lady. Sophie began contributing to Newsweek in 2024 and is a graduate of Vassar College. You can see more examples of her work and contact her at sophiehessekiel.com.
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Why Whoopi Goldberg never hosted 'Saturday Night Live'
The comedy and television hosting legend revealed why she never took to the stage on the 50-year-old variety show.
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Judi Dench reveals how snake encounter left her unable to perform
The award-winning star of stage and screen recalls a shocking incident that incapacitated her for 48 hours.
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'Murphy Brown' star Candice Bergen suffers heartbreaking loss
The actress, known for her roles in 'Sex and the City' and 'Murphy Brown,' lost a family member on Saturday, February 15.
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'Stranger Things' cast is grown up as Duffer Brothers tease final season
The first season of the popular Netflix drama aired in the summer of 2016, and the young cast have certainly changed in that time.
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Feel the love with the 10 highest-grossing romantic comedies of all time
These heart-stopping love stories made movie-goers laugh, cry, and open their wallets.
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Fans can't stop comparing Taylor Swift to a 'High School Musical' character
Among the many celebrity memes that have circulated in the aftermath of the Super Bowl, one featuring the pop mega-star stands out.
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What Travis Kelce's parents reportedly think of a Taylor Swift proposal
Ed and Donna Kelce reportedly have strong feelings about the possibility of Taylor Swift becoming an official part of their family.
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Cardi B accuses Trump of ruining her $3,000 shoes
The 'Bodak Yellow' songstress found that her Louboutins did not make it out of the Super Bowl unscathed.
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Alexis Ohanian responds to Stephen A. Smith comments on Serena Williams
The Reddit founder and tech entrepreneur does not mess around when it comes to standing up for his wife.
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Fans react to Mark Zuckerberg's Kim Kardashian shoutout
The Meta CEO gave a shoutout to the reality TV star and her mother, and his followers were not sure what to make of it.
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Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show draws record number of viewers
The rapper's halftime show has been lauded and derided by viewers.
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Serena Williams' relationship history
The tennis legend was romantically linked to quite a few celebrities before settling down with her tech entrepreneur husband.
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Kid Rock yells at audience before storming offstage
The country singer refused to complete his performance when he was unsatisfied with the audience's reaction.
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Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin bonded over shared 'trauma'
The Disney Channel star and the 'Home Alone' phenom have a shared experience that few can understand.
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How Gracie Hunt spent Super Bowl 2025 night after Chiefs loss
The Kansas City heiress didn't let her team's loss stop her from having a good time.
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How Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian reacted to her Super Bowl cameo
The tennis legend had a surprise appearance in Kendrick Lamar's halftime show.
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Nike's Super Bowl ad starred Caitlin Clark and an army of female athletes
Nike debuted their new 'So Win' campaign during the big game, their first Super Bowl commercial in 27 years.
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Gisele Bündchen reveals sex and name of new baby, Tom Brady reacts
The football legend has previously taken to Instagram to share his thoughts and feelings, often coinciding with news regarding his ex-wife.
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Rob Schneider quotes his most famous movie line to Elon Musk
The comedian is a known fan of Donald Trump and has performed at several Republican events.
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Demi Moore shares rare throwback pics of ex Bruce Willis
The Oscar nominee posted an affectionate tribute that paid homage to the father of her daughters.
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Hoda Kotb teases 'something fun' with HGTV icon
The former 'Today' host, who left the morning show in January, is cooking up a new project with a beloved home design pro.
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Ozzy Osbourne to hit the stage with Black Sabbath amid Parkinson's battle
The rock icon will take to the stage for a special performance in spite of his health problems.
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Gisele Bundchen reportedly has major baby update post Tom Brady divorce
The supermodel, who shares two children with the NFL star, has reportedly reached a major milestone with her boyfriend, Joaquim Valente.
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10 Celebs who brought their kids to the red carpet
Beyonce and Shakira both brought their kids to the 2025 Grammys, and plenty of other celebs have had their children as plus ones over the years.
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Dolly Parton fans feared the worst when name started trending on socials
Fans of the 'Jolene' singer worried she might be dead or ill when her name began trending on social media.
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Why Jesse Eisenberg doesn't want to be 'associated' with Mark Zuckerberg
The 'Social Network' actor had some strong words about the Meta CEO who he once portrayed.
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Christie Brinkley's new memoir title throws shade at ex Billy Joel
The model hopes her book will 'inspire readers to create the life they want.'
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Justin Bieber's new look has fans doing a double take
Some Beliebers can't believe their eyes after seeing new photos of the 'Baby' singer.
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Liam Payne to appear posthumously in Netflix show
The future of the late 'One Direction' star's appearance on a competition show was initially unclear after his untimely passing.
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Fans speculate on which actress Reese Witherspoon says 'doesn't like' her
Internet sleuths quickly got to work on deciphering clues about a story the 'Legally Blonde' actress told in an interview.
