Averi Baudler Title: Senior Shopping Writer Location: New York, New York Expertise: Lifestyle, Celebrity Trends, Fashion, Beauty Averi Baudler is a senior shopping writer for PEOPLE who focuses on fashion, celebrity style, beauty, sales, and trends. Prior to this role, she was a celebrity news and entertainment writer at InStyle. Averi has also written for digital outlets like Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, and Southern Living.Highlights:Averi has four years of experience in the digital media industry.She has a strong celebrity background and has interviewed Drew Barrymore, Gigi Hadid, Niall Horan, Reneé Rapp, Sam Claflin, and Katy Perry, among others.Averi has a Bachelor of the Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Iowa State University. Experience Averi is a fashion and entertainment writer who has contributed to several major digital outlets since graduating from Iowa State University in 2021. After completing an apprenticeship with Better Homes & Gardens during her junior year of college, Averi began her professional career as an editorial assistant for Dotdash Meredith’s shopping team, writing content for brands like PEOPLE, Real Simple, and Southern Living, before transitioning into a celebrity news and entertainment writer role with InStyle where she focused on celebrity fashion, beauty, and entertainment profiles.Throughout her career, Averi has written and published more than 1,000 articles on topics ranging from breaking entertainment news to home and kitchen trends. She has had thoughtful conversations with celebrities like Drew Barrymore, Gigi Hadid, Niall Horan, Madison Beer, Reneé Rapp, Sam Claflin, Katy Perry, and more, and has contributed personal, thought-provoking takes on trending internet moments.Averi joined PEOPLE as a senior shopping writer in 2024. She continues to utilize her vast pop culture knowledge and network of resources to inform readers of the latest fashion and beauty trends in the shopping space. She’s always on top of the newest TikTok craze or buzziest red carpet moment, and she enjoys using her voice to create stories that are as entertaining as they are informative.Other Work:Sam Claflin Doesn’t Do Things By the Book, InStyleIs the Beefcake Back?, InStyleDrew Barrymore Thinks Unrealistic Self-Care Routines Can Be “Irritating”, InStyleTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce Shared the Sweetest Moment of PDA During a Post-Game Party, InStyle Education Averi received a B.S. in journalism and mass communication from Iowa State University. 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.