Stephanie Wenger

Stephanie Wenger
Title: Associate Editor, TV
Education: Boston University, University of Southern California
Location: Los Angeles, CA
  • After graduating from the University of Southern California, Stephanie Wenger began her reporting career in Los Angeles, covering celebrity, entertainment and pop culture news.
  • She first joined the PEOPLE team in 2021 as digital news writer — reporting on stories for all the site's verticals — before becoming a writer/reporter on the TV team the following year.
  • Prior to joining PEOPLE, Stephanie contributed to outlets including E! Online, Hollywood Life and Oscar.com as well as hosted podcasts for AfterBuzz TV.

Experience

Stephanie Wenger is TV Associate Editor at PEOPLE. In this role, she covers the latest entertainment news, interviews celebrities on red carpets and leads coverage of hit television shows including 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Bridgerton', 'Vanderpump Rules' and more.

The San Francisco native joined the brand in 2021 as a digital news writer — reporting on stories for all of the site's verticals — before becoming a writer/reporter on the TV team the following year. She previously contributed to outlets including E! Online, HollywoodLife, Discover Los Angeles and Oscar.com. She also appeared in front of the camera for Hollywood.com and AfterBuzz TV.

Education

Stephanie Wenger graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from Boston University and has a master's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California.

About PEOPLE

PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.

Latest from Stephanie Wenger

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