Leigh is an entertainment reporter and editor, covering film, TV, children’s media, and celebrity news. She frequents red carpet events, screenings, and film festivals — and enjoys sparking fun and entertaining conversations with industry talent. Prior to her time as a freelance reporter, Leigh spent nine years at HuffPost, where she was a Senior Entertainment Reporter. She has bylines in Scary Mommy, The Cut, Vulture, and Parade, and previously hosted live-streaming Q&As for Yahoo’s Build Series.
Leigh is also a frequent guest and fill-in co-host of the podcast “Love To See It,” formerly “Here To Make Friends,” a snarky but affectionate dissection of reality dating shows hosted by Claire Fallon and Emma Gray. She enjoys breaking down everything from “The Bachelor” franchise to “Game of Thrones,” and gladly discusses all of Hollywood’s happenings.
Leigh graduated from Fairfield University with a Bachelor’s degree in New Media: Film, TV, Radio, and Journalism. She lives in New York and is the proud mom of two young daughters, whom she shares with her husband. They are also the owners of a lab-shepherd mix named Otis, a true companion.
You can read more about Leigh’s experience on her LinkedIn profile.
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