Virginia Chamlee

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Title: Politics Writer - PEOPLE
  • Virginia Chamlee has worked as a writer for more than a decade, covering everything from presidential elections to human interest stories.
  • She joined PEOPLE as a writer-reporter in 2020 and previously worked for brands including Eater, Buzzfeed, and Bustle.
  • An artist and vintage expert, Virginia is also the author of the best-selling book, Big Thrift Energy.

Experience

  • Virginia previously served as a journalism fellow writing about Florida politics, during which her work was cited by a House Ethics Committee investigation.
  • She has also written for outlets including The Washington Post and Business Insider, and has interviewed everyone from actors and musicians to presidential candidates and cabinet secretaries.

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 Virginia Chamlee

Lord Voldemort HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, Ralph Fiennes, 2007.
Ralph Fiennes Reveals the Real Reason He Wore Tights While Playing Lord Voldemort in Harry Potter
Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Casey Affleck at the "Manchester By The Sea" Los Angeles Premiere on November 14, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Debunk Casey Affleck's Good Will Hunting Audition Claim: 'Everything About That Story Is Untrue'
Gossiping at an Office Party
Woman Fired for Using Company Funds to Throw 'Farewell Party' — Despite Not Leaving the Job
Couple in love, marriage proposal in Paris, romantic date near the Eiffel tower, honeymoon in France
Woman's Boyfriend Drops to One Knee in Front of Eiffel Tower — Then Tells Her It's a 'Fake' Proposal
Girl comes out to dad - Sierra Orth and her dad Robbie
Woman Was Scared to Come Out to Her Dad as a Teen. After He Found Out by Text, Everything Changed (Exclusive)
Group Of Friends Driving Open Top Car On Country Road
Man Leaves Sister and New Husband 'Stranded' After Driving Them to Their Honeymoon Because They Won't Stop 'Pranking' Him
Cute boy looking at father with puppy in window at home
Woman Tells Husband to Return Surprise Puppy, Despite Kids' Excitement: 'I Did Not Want a Dog'
Tanner and Shay pregnancy
Last Year, He Was Told He Has 2 to 5 Years to Live. Now He and His Wife Are Expecting a Baby (Exclusive)
Sen. John Thune attend a news conference following a closed-door lunch meeting with Senate Republicans at the U.S. Capitol.
Who Will Replace Mitch McConnell as the Republican Senate Leader? 3 People to Watch, Including the 2 'Johns'
Happy grandparents holding their baby grandson
Couple Welcomes First Baby — Then Both Sets of Grandparents Tell Them to Change the Name
thanksgiving-dinner
Daughter Says Her House Is 'Too Messy' to Host Thanksgiving, So Mom Disinvites Her from the Holiday
Pregnant young woman sitting on bed feeling sick
Man Says Pregnant Wife Is Interrupting His 'Free Time' with Her Morning Sickness
Younger woman arguing with older woman
Woman's In-Laws Won't Accommodate Her Food Allergies, Now They're Mad She's Declining Invites to Family Meals
BOY MEETS WORLD - "It's About Time" - DANIELLE FISHEL; BEN SAVAGE
Where Would Cory and Topanga Be Now? Danielle Fishel Reflects on 25th Anniversary of Boy Meets World Wedding
Stock Photo, Family Trip, Sightseeing
Woman Says She Won't Go on Family Trip After Boyfriend Is 'Abruptly Uninvited'
US Representative Andy Kim, Democrat from New Jersey, speaks on the third day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 21, 2024
Democrat Andy Kim Makes History with Senate Win, Will Become First Korean-American Senator
Women fighting in kitchen.
Woman Doesn't Want Sister to Bring Her Homemade Food to Thanksgiving Dinner: 'Trying to Keep the Meal Edible'
Woman Mistakenly Uses Nail Glue Instead of Eye Drops, Ends Up in Hospital, Brianne Shipley
Woman Rushed to Hospital After Grave Mistake While Attempting to Use Eye Drops: 'I Started Screaming' (Exclusive)
Kissing pregnant couple in living room
Couple Torn About Giving Their Child the Name They Originally Planned to Use for Their 'Future Dog'
Melissa Joan Hart (left) star of "Sabrina he teenage witch" with Beth Broderick, on the set of the show.
Beth Broderick Almost Got Bit by a Gator on Sabrina the Teenage Witch — and That's Not Even Her Craziest Set Story (Exclusive)
Sad lonely teenager celebrating birthday
Teen Storms Out of Birthday Party After Mom Uses the Occasion for Her Own 'Gender Reveal'
Young happy couple in love embracing in bedroom
Man Says He Won't Give Up Dog Who Sleeps in Bed with Him for New Girlfriend: 'She Thinks My Dog Is Jealous'
FULL HOUSE - "The Prying Game" - Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber
Jodie Sweetin Recalls Her Mom Using Rollers and 'a Jar of Dippity Do Hair Gel' Daily to Get Stephanie's Full House Curls
Party Bus
Woman Who Ditched Chronically Late Friend Who Missed Party Bus Says She Was Called 'Selfish' for Leaving After an Hour