Emily Blackwood Title: Writer & Editor Emily Blackwood has been a reporter for 10 years, covering entertainment, culture, wellness and service journalism.She joined PEOPLE as a contributing writer in 2023.Her work has also appeared in National Geographic, SELF and HuffPost. Experience Emily Blackwood has been a journalist for over a decade and has been a contributing writer for PEOPLE since 2023. She joined the Evergreen team as a writer and editor in 2024.She's dedicated the past decade of her career to covering all the things we use to define ourselves: TV shows, celebrity crushes and what Taylor Swift album we most identify with.Emily got her start in local journalism as a reporter, editor and columnist for newspapers in Central Florida and San Diego. In addition to covering entertainment, she's also reported on viral wellness trends, reviewed five-star hotels and interviewed celebrities for outlets like National Geographic, SELF and HuffPost. She's won multiple awards from the Florida Press Association and received an honorable mention for Journalist of the Year from the Local Media Association in 2016. 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.