ETOnline Clips
As a freelance writer for ETOnline, I worked directly with the website's features editor to create engaging, feature-length stories. I worked on stories that I pitched and on stories that were assigned to me by my editor. I found specific success with ETOnline in covering drag culture — specifically around the runaway success of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and how that success impacted the artform at large.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ and the Rise of Drag on TV
A feature focused on the massive popularity of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and how the show’s cultural takeover led to more representation for drag artists on TV. Spoke with drag performers, academics and actors portraying drag performers about the artform’s jump to the mainstream.
How Aubrey Plaza Broke Out of the Box in 2017
A profile I wrote for ETOnline’s Scene Stealers year-end package in 2017 on Aubrey Plaza. The interview focused on the actress’ work in FX’s Legion, The Little Hours, and Ingrid Goes West, as well as her first credits as a director and producer.
Why Drag Stars Trixie and Katya Are OK Being ‘Weirdos Within a Weird Community’
A lengthy interview I conducted with drag stars Trixie Mattel and Katya. Throughout the Q&A, we discussed their short-lived Viceland show, the wild topics of their YouTube series “UNHhhh,” the pitfalls of drag becoming mainstream, and their own perception of their success.