School
Hofstra University
Expertise
Reality TV, TV Christmas Movies, Celeb Couples
- Esme Mazzeo is a National Arts & Entertainment Journalism award winner.
- She has interviewed stars like Drew Barrymore, Ron Howard, and Sarah Drew.
- She is currently writing a Christmas movie.
Experience
Esme Mazzeo is a freelance entertainment reporter with a special interest in the authentic representation of marginalized communities on screen. She returns to Static Media after working for PEOPLE and Business Insider, where her focus was entertainment and celebrity culture. She also has bylines for CNN, Vulture, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and many other sites. When she's not writing, she's probably watching the Mets, reading a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick, or watching a live show.
Education
Esme earned her B.A. and master's degrees from Hofstra University in English/publishing, and journalism, respectively.
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Will Vanessa Trump stick around after Tiger Woods' DUI arrest or decide the drama is just too much? Here's what insiders say about where the couple stands.
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Reality TV
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It's not a huge secret that "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" stars have some years between them, but the Engemanns' age gap has still created some rumors.
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Reality TV
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Some of Taylor Frankie Paul's often supportive fellow MomTok members expressed concerns about her casting on "The Bachelorette" long before its cancellation.
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After appearing at the 2026 iHeartRadio Awards together, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce sparked rumors that there may be trouble in their relationship.
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Megyn Kelly didn't mince words while criticizing how Savannah Guthrie's heartbreaking "Today" interview about her mother's disappearance was conducted.
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Controversy
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Jelly Roll is a self-proclaimed changed man, but the musician has done enough in life that some observers have passed the point of no return with him.
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Relationships
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Paul Anthony Kelly, star of "Love Story" about JFK, Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, has a loving wife of his own. Here's what we know about her.
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Kendra Wilkinson once aimed for the often impossible beauty standards of Hollywood and Playboy models, which is why it's so shocking to see how she looks today.
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The now-cancelled newest season of "The Bachelorette" has a lot of skeletons in its closet. One of its cast members has a surprising connection.
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Nancy Guthrie's family has endured a lot over the course of her kidnapping, and her son-in-law, Tomasso Cioni, just showed how fed up they are with the media.
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Sarah Pidgeon wasn't a perfect double for Carolyn Bessette Kennedy when she was cast in TV's "Love Story." But a team of hairstylists wrought an amazing change.
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Relationships
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Savannah Guthrie is happily married now, but she had a prior marriage with a heartbreaking ending. Here's what we know about her ex, Mark Orchard.
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Kim Kardashian has a distinctive style, but her latest appearance was less Kardashian and more Mar-a-Lago as the TV queen seemed to be channeling Erika Kirk.
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It's widely known that Judy Garland had a tragic life, but what you might not realize is that even her childhood was filled with difficulties.
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Thanks to his youngest son, Barron Trump, Donald Trump has sparked a friendship with this conservative influencer, whom he preemptively endorsed for office.
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"Landman" star Ali Larter's has made bold fashion choices over the course of her career. Here are Larter's best looks that showcase her incredible legs.
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Relationships
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Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock's marriage barely lasted a few months, but their rollercoaster relationship has been memorialized in plenty of wild photos.
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Actress Margot Robbie has walked plenty of red carpets in the past years, and unfortunately, some of her makeup looks have been major misses.
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Soap Operas
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Long before arguing with fellow Housewives during her reality TV career, Lisa Rinna was dealing with conflict on the set of "Days of Our Lives."
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Hilary Duff grew up in front of our very eyes. While she may have escaped the child star curse, she hasn't escaped tragedy -- including a painful estrangement.
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Relationships
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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau have had a somewhat whirlwind romance, but to have pregnancy rumors already? That would be moving pretty fast.
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Nearly everyone has extreme opinions about President Donald Trump, and actor Morgan Freeman isn't shy about sharing his own thoughts about the politician.
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Paris Jackson isn't afraid to take risks with her red carpet looks, and it's obvious that her legs are one of the features that she likes to show off most.
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Jim Carrey might be known for his goofy expressions, but at the 2026 Cesar Film Awards, the comedian’s face has fans buzzing for a completely different reason.
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Lisa Rinna has acknowledged that her lips are almost as famous as she is, but sometimes the Real Housewife's signature feature isn't looking its best.
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We already knew about one shady affair when Melinda Gates divorced billionaire Bill, but the Epstein files revealed even more, and he just admitted to them.
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John Travolta's son, Ben, has grown up in front of our very eyes. Just take a look at how tall he is compared to his famous dad these days!
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