Christen A. Johnson
Lifestyle Editor
Christen A. Johnson is the lifestyle editor at Cosmopolitan where she covers health and wellness, money, career, pets, home, food, travel and more for print and digital. Christen was previously on Cosmo's culture team, where she covered celebrity and entertainment news, awards shows, and interviewed some of your faves, like Megan thee Stallion and Queen Latifah. She wrote Cosmo’s first-ever digital cover story featuring Chlöe Bailey. Before joining the magazine, Christen was a lifestyle features reporter at the Chicago Tribune. Several of her health and style stories made the paper's front page. When Christen isn’t digging through antique stores, she's likely drooling over home renos on HGTV, sharing her latest therapy revelation, redoing old workouts from her college basketball days, or trying to perfect her homemade buttermilk biscuit recipe. Follow her on Insta for BTS ~ editor life ~ tingz!
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Diana Taurasi Opens Up About Going to Her Record-Breaking Sixth Olympic Games
The WNBA's all-time leading scorer sat down with Cosmo to get into aaallll the things.
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Relationship: A Complete Timeline
Including their super lowkey wedding, that elevator incident, and Jay's fiercely defensive Grammys speech.
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These 20 Small Bathroom Vanities Will Make a Biiig Impact
Organization and structure are on the horizon, friend!
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Here’s Timothée Chalamet’s Complete Dating History
Be prepared for the paps to catch you two making out when you date him, IJS.
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Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons’s Relationship Timeline Is Seriously So Precious
When your costar is bae. 🥺❤️
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Behold: Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s Full Relationship Timeline
We love a power couple. 🥺
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What You Should Know About the Abortion Pill Federal Rulings
The Supreme Court finally gave its ruling on mifepristone—and it's surprisingly good news.
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‘Women’s Health’ Hosts Inaugural Health Lab Summit to Deep Dive on Wellness Issues
Dr. Jill Biden, Kristin Chenoweth, and one of your fave Peloton instructors were a part of it all!
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Here’s Everything You Need to Know About ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3
Long live Lady Whistledown!
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195 Sweet and Funny "Happy Birthday" Wishes for Your Best Friend
Who's the bestest bestie of them all? That'd be you after saying one of these to your BFF 😇.
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You Def Need to Know Everything About Sofia Richie Grainge’s Husband, Elliot Grainge
Their wedding was truly *chef’s kiss*.
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These 80 Get Well Soon Messages Are Way Better Than a Generic "Feel Better!" Text
And there's something here for family, friends, and even colleagues!
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The 17 Best Small Sectional Sofas That Your Tiny Apartment Will Love
Trust me, you'll never know how much space really abounds in your place 'til you get one of these.
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Everything You Need to Know About Maxx Morando, Miley Cyrus’ Boyfriend
This drummer > anyone from Australia she’s ever dated.
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These 15 Bedding Sets Are Super Cute and Even More Convenient
...and just what you need for your next room refresh!
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The 9 Best Eames Chair Dupes if You Don't Have $5800 to Casually Blow
We're sticking to our budgets in 2024, girls!
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A Handy-Dandy Timeline of Kendall Jenner and Devin Booker’s Relationship
They were maaaybe just spotted at a wedding.
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These (36!) Cutesy 30th Birthday Party Ideas Are Perfect for Bringing in a New Decade
Thirty, flirty, and thriving is about to be an understatement.
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Exclusive: 10 Minutes With Angel Reese While She Got Ready for the 2024 WNBA Draft
The LSU standout gave Cosmo a behind-the-scenes look while she prepped for the biggest moment of her career.
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The 6 Best Smart Rings for All of You Who Are So Over Fitness Watches
It's time for techy jewelry to be chic and low-key.
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These 26 Luxury Candles Will Make You Feel Rich as Hell
Sorry to your credit card!
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38 Girls’ Night Out Ideas That Are Way More Fun than Just Going to a Bar
Prepare to be the G.O.A.T of the group chat.
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Who Is Kristen Stewart’s Fiancée, Dylan Meyer? Here’s What to Know if You Didn’t Know K-Stew Was in a ’Ship
They! Are! So! Freakin’! Cute!
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Every Single Detail About Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley’s Relationship So Far
They’re officially married!!!!
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The 16 Best Luxury Sheets of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
It’s time to build a better bed, babe.
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So, Does the Sleepy Girl Mocktail Actually Work?
We tapped a few experts to find out what's what.
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35 Galentine’s Day Party Ideas Your Girls Will Absolutely Obsess Over
A time will be had. And the feels will be felt!
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Here’s How to Plan a Heartbreakingly Flawless Valentine’s Day Party
It is time to celebrate aaaaall the love, people.
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New Haven Is the Cultural Hotspot You Didn't Know You Needed (Yes, in Connecticut!)
The food and cocktails? Top tier. The museums? Immaculate. The people? Gorge and diverse. Now go pack your bags!
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Just 70 Unembarrassing Spring Break Instagram Captions Free for the Taking
Unlike your term paper, copying and pasting is encouraged.
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How to Prevent a Hangover Before You Have to Deal With the Damn Thing
Just a few tips to keep in mind before your next night out.
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55 Mardi Gras Instagram Captions and Quotes for All Your Fat Tuesday Pics
Non-cheugy one-liners for all your Mardi party needs.