Julia MacCary

Education:Northwestern University Julia MacCary returned to PEOPLE in 2025 as a staff editor after previously serving as a digital platforms writer/producer.Before joining PEOPLE’s staff, she was a social media coordinator and editorial intern at Variety, where she wrote 150+ stories and curated content for its 13 million social followers.Julia graduated from Northwestern University’s Medill School with a bachelor’s degree in journalism.At Northwestern, she served as editor-in-chief of the arts & culture publication Scene+Heard.

Julia Michaels Is Rooting for Her ‘Friend’ Sabrina Carpenter for Album of the Year at 2025 Grammys (Exclusive)

When it comes toSabrina Carpenter,Julia Michaelsis one of her biggest fans! PEOPLE caught up with the singer-songwriter at the2025 Grammys, where she spoke exclusively about why she was excited to be at the event. “I’m so excited. I’m always so happy to be here and get to root for my friends. And Sabrina is nominated for album [of the year] tonight, and if she wins, it’ll be my first Grammy,” says Michaels.

Julia Roberts ThoughtLeave the World BehindWas 'Too Scary,' Recalls Author Rumaan Alam

Julia Roberts; Ruuman Alam.Photo:Getty(2) Getty(2) Julia Robertshad a timid initial reaction toLeave the World Behind. During the panel, he revealed that Roberts’ first impression of his work was that it was “scary.” Julia Roberts in ‘Leave the World Behind’.Courtesy NETFLIX Courtesy NETFLIX Alam noted that Esmail had previously worked with Roberts on the psychological television seriesHomecoming, so “they were good friends.” That meant the Oscar winner was on the top of his mind when it came to adapting Alam’s novel.

Julia Stiles Recalls Working with Heath Ledger in10 Things I Hate About You: 'He Was Such a Force'

Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles in10 Things I Hate About You(1999).Photo:Courtesy Everett Collection Courtesy Everett Collection Julia Stilesis rememberingHeath Ledgerfondly as the 17th anniversary of his death approaches. Stiles, 43, made an appearance onWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohenon Monday, Jan. 13, where she looked back at working with other well-known actors, including the late Ledger on their 1999 teen romantic comedy10 Things I Hate About You. “He was such a force,” said Stiles, who is making her directorial debut with the romantic dramaWish You Were Here, which she also wrote the screenplay for.

Julia Stiles Says She’s Talked About DoingDWTS23 Years After IconicSave the Last DanceRole (Exclusive)

Julia Stiles photographed in New York City, January 2025.Photo:Alexandra Arnold Alexandra Arnold Almost 24 years after she starred in the cult hitSave the Last Dance,Julia Stilescan’t get enough of ABC’s long-running reality competitionDancing with the Stars.The actress, 43, who lives in New York City with her husband Preston Cook and their three sons, insists the show “is my Monday Night Football,” she tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue. “I’ll go down YouTube rabbit holes of watching old videos, and I have my favorite choreographers.