Brooke Hardington
Expertise
All Things Sports, Celebrity Relationships (Especially The Kardashians), The Royals
- In her role at various PR and entertainment firms, Brooke has helped manage celebrity talent including Kevin Hart, Katherine Schwarzenegger, Ayesha Curry, Gwen Stefani, and more. She can confirm that yes, K-Hart is just as nice and funny as he seems on TV!
- Brooke was born into a sports family and never misses an NFL game. She can rattle off QB stats in the same breath as which-wide-receiver-is-dating-which-Instagram-model and continues to expand her NFL knowledge in front of the TV on Sundays.
- She has taken several creative writing classes at Gotham Writers' Workshop, as she's committed to growing creatively and being the best writer she can be.
Experience
Brooke is a professional copywriter at an NY-based public relations company, authoring everything from social copy for candy bars, to thought visibility platforms for corporate execs. She has been working as a copywriter since 2018, and previously worked in account management for spirits brands. She began working in editorial circa the pandemic, honing her chops at SheFinds, where she covered health, lifestyle and celebrity news. Brooke joined the Static Media family in October 2020 and put her love of sports and pop culture to good use as a writer, in addition to briefly working as an editor in early 2022.
Education
Brooke received a B.A. in Romance Languages & Literature at Harvard. Studying the origins of various languages empowered her command of the spoken and written word.
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As we cover a wide breadth of pop culture, we're constantly reviewing, fact-checking, and updating stories to ensure they're accurate and current. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
Stories By Brooke Hardington
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David Beckham is one of the world's most famous and recognizable athletes in the world, but it hasn't always been easy for the ex-Manchester United star.
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There's a perfectly good reason why Tom Brady and Irina Shayk's fling was more of a flash in the pan than a forever thing. Here's what you need to know.
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Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner's divorce wasn't pretty, but the rumors behind their split might be even worse. Did Costner really cheat?
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Since starting their relationship in 2022, Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon have been heating things up. Here are some signs they're getting serious.
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"The Voice" has become a launchpad for numerous vocal talents over the years, but the hit reality singing competition surprisingly gave Luke Combs a hard pass.
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Jack Quaid had a lot of support from his famous parents, Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan, when he pursued acting, but their divorce was painful for him as a kid.
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Tristan Thompson has been at the heart of a series of cheating scandals, and it's no secret that Kourtney Kardashian isn't exactly his biggest fan.
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Swifties are absolutely living for the bromance between Travis Kelce and Scott Swift - and who can blame them? Here's a look at their budding friendship.
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Aaron Rodgers and Joe Rogan are friends, bonding over their divisive stances on COVID-19 and support of less scientifically sound treatment options.
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Brittany Mahomes has garnered plenty of pushback from fans of her husband, Patrick Mahomes. How does the NFL wife deal with the criticism?
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Meghan Markle's life remains the subject of public scrutiny thanks to her royal marriage, but what have her exes said about the "Suits" star?
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs makes big moves on the field, but who does he spend time with when he's not in the game? Here's who he's dated.
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Nicki Swift has exclusively spoken with a matchmaker about Travis Kelce's behavior when asked about Taylor Swift at an NFL press conference.
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Odell Beckham Jr. and Zendaya's rumored relationship appeared to fizzle quite quickly. So, what really happened to their supposed romance?
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"Real Housewives of New York City" star Ramona Singer once scolded Travis Kelce about his dating life as they discussed his dating red flags.
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Who did Hailey Bieber date before marrying Justin Bieber? Here's who her exes are and what they've said about the relationship with the model - if anything.
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Larsa Pippen used to be a staple on "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" before friendship with Kim took a turn for the worst. Here's a look at what happened.
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Jack Quaid is shaking off that 'Nepo Baby' label and carving his own path in Tinseltown, and word is he's cozied up with his "The Boys" co-star Claudia Doumit.
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After splitting from ex-husband Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore struggled with addiction. Sadly, this also had a profound impact on her daughter, Rumer Willis.
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Wade Robson his back in the news thanks to a purported relationship with Britney Spears, as mentioned in her memoir. Here's who else he's dated over the years.
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It's easy to see Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are smitten with one another, but how the tight end's parents, Ed and Donna, feel about their son's new love?
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When Kristin Cavallari hosted Travis Kelce on her podcast, "Let's Be Honest," she admitted she once had a serious crush on the tight end.
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Travis Kelce absolutely adores his mother, Donna Kelce. In fact, the Kelce matriarch has made an indelible mark on his own approach to finding love.
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After the fallout of the "Scandoval" saga on "Vanderpump Rules," have Rachel Leviss and Tom Sandoval remained close? The answer might surprise you.
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The feud between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B has been tabloid fodder for years. Now, Nicki's husband has waded into the fray, setting his sights on Offset.
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From Tony Kanal to Gavin Rossdale to Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani has had three serious relationships in the public eye. Here's what they've shared about her.
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Lebron James initially accepted Donald Trump's presidential election win, but his relationship with Trump deteriorated in 2017. Here's why they were feuding.