Effie Orfanides
School
University Of Massachusetts
Expertise
Royals, Reality Television, Celebrity Relationships
- Effie often covers the royal family on The List and is obsessed with all things involving the monarchy from the fashion to the drama.
- Effie enjoys dining out at celebrity hotspots and has eaten in the same restaurant at the same time as Rihanna.
- She's met countless celebrities, including Alan Jackson, Teresa Giudice, and Derek Hough, but one her most memorable encounters was when she got to hang out with Lil Jon.
Experience
Effie has been covering celebrity and entertainment news for nearly two decades. She has worked for dozens of outlets over the course of her career, and has bylines at People, Heavy, YourTango, and more.
Education
Effie graduated from UMass with a bachelor's degree in English with a focus in creative writing and literature.
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Stories By Effie Orfanides
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The name that Pippa Middleton gave her daughter seemed to refute purported claims that Prince William had an affair with a woman by that same first name.
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Heather Dorak was tight with Meghan Markle for a decade before she became the Duchess of Sussex. Here's everything you need to know about Meg's bestie.
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In the wake of Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis, the Duchess of York's heartfelt message for the Princess of Wales goes beyond a simple royal gesture.
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Angelina Jolie was once set on never having biological children, but her relationship and marriage with Brad Pitt changed her thoughts on the subject.
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Pippa Middleton didn't ask to become a worldwide celebrity -- but that's exactly what happened when her sister married the future king of England.
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Now residing in California, Prince Harry's rift with the royals seems just as wide as he is far. Perhaps that's why he's considering U.S. citizenship.
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No one knows where Kate Middleton is and what's going on in the royal family right now, but Piers Morgan thinks they're hiding something major.
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Ever since football star Tom Brady and model Gisele Bündchen split, the rumor mill has been working overtime to determine who Brady is dating now.
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Len Goodman's death had a ripple effect on Dancing With the Stars contestants and fans everywhere, and the competition is devoted to keeping his memory alive.
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Bill & Giuliana Rancic have a thriving marriage, and they said their secret is love, support, and that they truly enjoy spending time with each other.
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Pop icon Katy Perry was briefly married to English comedian Russell Brand. Here's a comprehensive look at the former couple's relationship and eventual divorce.
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Everything that the British royal family does is steeped in tradition, but William and Kate have chosen a unique educational path for their children.
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Carrie Underwood is most famous for winning American Idol, but the country singer is most proud to be mom to her two sons, Isaiah and Jacob Fisher.
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Meghan Markle's relationship with her father, Thomas Markle, remains strained, but he is still wants to meet his grandkids one day.
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Former president Donald Trump gave a rare update oh his son Barron and his time at school, including how Barron now towers over his father.
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As a new cast member of the RHONY reboot, Jessel Taank's life is being analyzed by the masses. What was her response to the rumors about her living situation?
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Celine Dion and Rene Angelil were married for more than 20 years before his death in 2016, and the "My Heart Will Go On" singer has never gotten over his loss.
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Melissa Joan Hart and Mark Wilkerson have been married for more than 20 years, but little is known about Wilkerson since his career isn't in the public eye.
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World-renowned Celine Dion shared an important moment from her teenage years singing for Pope John Paul II that would lead to her becoming religious.
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Flashback over two decades, and Mandy Moore and Andy Roddick were an adorable celeb couple. Do they still have a relationship today?
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"Full House" was one of the '90s most beloved sitcoms, but why did it come to an end abruptly? Here are some reasons why the show's days were numbered.
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Jimmy Buffett tragically lost his private battle to cancer in September 2023, but the singer-songwriter's last days of life were anything but tragic.
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Suri Cruise is one of the most famous celebrity babies of all time, and with fame comes gossip. However, one bizarre rumor about Suri nearly led to a lawsuit.
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Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has joined husband Prince Harry in Germany for the 2023 Invictus games, welcomed with an honorary new moniker.
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The List obtained a copy of Jill Duggar's new memoir "Counting the Cost," including heartbreaking details of her reaction to public revelations of child abuse.
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Rumors have been swirling that Marjorie Harvey cheated on her husband, Steve Harvey, but the couple recently seemed to make their relationship status clear.
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Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has finally joined her husband, Prince Harry, in Germany for the Invictus Games. She has a good reason for being late.