Alexandra Whittaker
Deputy Editor
Alexandra Whittaker is the deputy editor of Cosmopolitan magazine, where she helps manage the website and all of Cosmo's news and entertainment coverage. With more than a decade of journalism experience, Alexandra oversees multiple teams of stellar writers and editors. She crafts thoughtful editorial coverage plans from start to finish by ideating, assigning, and editing timely, search, and brand-building stories with an eye on strategy, growth, and audience development. She is a mentor with Girls Write Now and the American Society of Magazine Editors, and she is a proud Northwestern and Marquette alumna.
See Red Carpet Photos From the 2024 Monte-Carlo Television Festival
Simone Ashley and Morgan Freeman walked away with big honors on opening night, while attendees were treated to a new historical drama called The Gray House.
Maddie Ziegler Unpacks the Good, the Gross, and the Galvanizing in Her New Movie ‘Fitting In’
Maddie plays a teen with MRKH syndrome in Molly McGlynn’s latest “traumedy.”
Every Murder and Banishment on 'The Traitors' Season 2
Here's how the season shaped up.... 🔪
All About Who Won 'The Traitors' U.S. Season 2 During This Week's Finale Episode
Attention Duchesses of Deception and Mistresses of Mayhem: We have a winner!
Ice Spice's First Super Bowl Commercial Is Here, and It Features a Run-In With Her "Ex"
Ex-lemon-lime soda, that is.
Say Goodbye to the Many Alter Egos of Kim Petras
She’s perfected the art of sex-positive pop. But after a massive year (featuring: a Grammy! a world tour! a song with a billion streams!), Cosmo cover star Kim is ready to shed her stage personas and make vulnerable music that reflects her roots.
An Inside Look at the Scottish Castle Where Peacock Shot Season 2 of ‘The Traitors’
The location is big, beautiful, and full of filming secrets.
You Can Watch the First 12 Minutes of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 16 Early
Consider it a New Year's gift from MTV. 🎁
You Deserve to Ride Trains Through the Scottish Highlands on Vacation This Year
Here's how to make it happen. 🚂
Luther Ford Details the Ins and Outs of Playing Prince Harry on 'The Crown,' His First Major Acting Gig
"If you become too attached to this interview or this article or this video, you forget what you're actually doing and it can be quite torturous."
Senator Dianne Feinstein Has Died at Age 90
The California representative was the longest-serving woman senator in United States history.
'A Haunting in Venice' Takes the Bones of Agatha Christie's 'Hallow'een Party' and Builds a Venetian Mystery
The skeleton of an Agatha Christie novel is a great place to start a new story. But her book is quite different!
The Best Divorce Money Hacks From Britney Spears’ Lawyer and Ellevest’s CEO
Dealing with secret bank accounts? No prenup? Straight-up emotional turmoil?? Laura Wasser and Sallie Krawcheck deliver the financial advice you need to survive your shitty ex.
Måneskin Rocked the 2023 VMAs Stage and Invited Us Backstage to Get Ready With Them
The Italian rockstars are about to embark on a U.S. tour leg, but they still made time to chat.
Emma Roberts Glams All the Way Up for Ralph Lauren's New York Fashion Week Show
Fashion Week FOMO? Let Emma invite you in behind-the-scenes to get ready for Ralph Lauren.
Presenting: All 6 Halloween Episodes of 'The Office,' in Order
Grab a papier-mâché Michael and get settled, it's time to party dissect Halloween episodes.
Inside Charity Lawson and Dotun Olubeko's Relationship Now That 'The Bachelorette' Is Over
The couple walks Cosmo through the last few months of their romance, on and off screen.
Kyle Gordon Took Us to the "Planet of the Bass." Now He's Coming for Your Playlists.
With 8.5 million TikTok listens, co-star controversy, and Aqua's seal of approval, "Planet of the Bass" is finally here in full.
All the 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Season 8 Eliminations in One Place
How great is it that two queens were crowned this time? 👑
Ava Max Has Always Been a Barbie Girl
The artist wrote her Barbie The Album song "Choose Your Fighter" in two hours mid-tour, and it's about to be in your head all summer.
I Unplugged in the Catskills and Lived Out My Own Version of Taylor Swift's 'Folklore'
Wi-fi? Never heard of her.
Let's Talk About What Happened to Pia at the End of the New 'Black Mirror' Episode 2, "Loch Henry"
Scotland + true crime + Myha’la Herrold's acting is a helluva combo.
Watch ‘Drag Race’ Finalist Bosco’s Journey Undergoing Facial Feminization Surgery in “Face of Bosco”
Portrait of a Queen is back with a new episode all about Bosco.
Jennifer Aniston Breaks Down Her Fitness Routine, Morning Habits, and the Simple $10 Vinegar She Sips Each Day
We know you want her tips, so let’s get into it.
See Red Carpet Photos From the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards
There's even an emotional story behind Harvey Guillén's Christian Siriano look.
Check Out Jimbo's 19 Polaroid Photos of the 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8' Cast
The show premieres today, so ready your Paramount+ account.
Kenzie Has Entered Her Villain Era With “Sickly Sweet,” and She’s Bringing Her Fans Along for the Ride
Her new music video is a Hereditary-inspired take on toxicity.
All the Fashion Looks From King Charles III's Coronation
Let's take a collective moment for Kate Middleton's Alexander McQueen gown.
Grab Your Fam and Get Going to Lake Norman, North Carolina, for the Vacation of Your ✨ Dreams ✨
Haven’t taken a family vacation in years? Let the good people of North Carolina help.
Here’s the ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2 Release Schedule So You Don’t Miss a Minute
Your favorite cannibalistic soccer team has returned.
Exclusive: Kelsea Ballerini Glams Up for the 2023 CMT Awards
The country star took Cosmo behind the scenes with vintage Tom Ford, lilac jumpsuits, and lots and lots of shoes.
Meghan Trainor and Kim Petras Had Way More Fun on “Made You Look” Than You Know
The duo sat down with Cosmo to talk “Made You Look,” Paris Hilton’s wedding, Sam Smith, and (of course) TikTok.