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I’m Tess Petak

Writer / Journalist / Fashion, Food & Pop Culture Enthusiast

After growing up as a fashion lover, celebrity culture enthusiast, and movie buff, Tess Petak studied public relations at Penn State with minors in theater and digital media trends and analytics.

Following graduation in 2019, Tess moved to New York City to live out her dreams as an editor at a fashion magazine, a culmination of all of her passions. As the News Editor, she is an authority in celebrity, royal, and entertainment news; a skilled and experienced interviewer; and loves an on-camera opportunity. In a more personal sense, she loves a good TV binge (reflected in her star-studded profile repitoire), a dinner out, and spending time with friends and family. Scroll on to find samples of Tess’s work in writing, social media, and red carpet reporting.

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To Theo James, Timing is Everything

“There are lots of things that I would change in my past,” Theo James says, through his signature irreverent smirk. “But they are too X-rated to say in an interview.”

For the uninitiated, James knows how to play the heartthrob. He joined Downton Abbey for one episode in the first season as…

Eva Longoria Has a Spicy Take on Hollywood’s Lack of Diversity

Eva Longoria isn’t fooled by Hollywood’s performative woke veneer; the actor and director says that the entertainment industry is not as progressive as it appears to be from the outside. Representation and diversity are actually slowly dwindling in the film and television industry, specifically with directors (“There are [fewer] female directors now than there were three years ago,” she says. “There are [fewer] Latinos in TV…

Luke Newton's Slow Burn

Dearest gentle reader, Chivalry is not dead. And Luke Newton is making sure of that.

When the Bridgerton star dials into our Zoom call on a Thursday, it’s around dinner time in London, Newton’s home base, but he’s quick to assure me that he is more than happy to be talking with me. Just a couple of weeks earlier, on the set of this shoot, the actor delighted…

Sample some of my features

All These Celebrity Divorces Are Hurting My Feelings

If you’ve been personally victimized by Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s divorce you’re not alone, and there is actually a logical reason behind your feelings.

I Hate My Acne But I Still Love Myself

In the age of #skinpositivity, we’re encouraged to embrace all our physical flaws, but what if I don’t want to?

I Tried Acupuncture to Get Over a Breakup – And It Actually Worked

Apparently, all I needed was an extra poke.

How to Wear Sequins and Shine Without Feeling So Extra

The chill way to add a little sparkle to your winter wardrobe, according to stylists who do this for a living.

It’s Been 15 Years Since the Premiere of ‘Twilight’ – And the Film is Still Good for My Mental Health

The cult-classic movie turns 15 today, and I’m revisiting the positive impact it had on my life after being diagnosed with OCD.

Elyse Fox Started a Club for Sad Girls and Now She Works With Selena Gomez

The cult-classic movie turns 15 today, and I’m revisiting the positive impact it had on my life after being diagnosed with OCD.

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