Jack Smart Title: Staff Writer - Movies Education: Vassar College Jack Smart has over 10 years of experience covering film, TV, theater and awards as a writer and editor. His pronouns are he/him.Before joining PEOPLE as Movies Staff Writer in 2023, Jack created content at The A.V. Club and Backstage, and has been published in Variety, Queerty, TDF Stages and more. 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.