Catriona Mactaggart
School
The University Of Glasgow
Expertise
Female-led TV Dramas, Superhero Actors, Harry Potter Actors
- Catriona was named The Independent's Writer of the Month in September 2020 for her opinion piece calling out rape culture in the entertainment industry.
- As a self-proclaimed superhero fangirl, Catriona is excited about the increasing number of female-led shows making their way onto the small screen and could talk about Melissa Benoist's iteration of Supergirl all day long.
- She takes every opportunity to dive into the behind-the-scenes drama of her favorite TV shows. A personal favorite at Nicki Swift was digging into the biggest scandals to hit teen dramas.
Experience
Catriona got her start writing about female-led TV shows for online sites like Small Screen. As her career has advanced, she's written about a variety of entertainment, pop culture, and lifestyle topics for publications like The Indiependent and The Sun. She loves to discuss, analyze, and dissect the way women are portrayed on screen, and she is passionate about gender equality in the entertainment industry. Her focus also extends to contemporary feminist fiction and mental health. Catriona joined the Static Media family in 2021 as a freelance features writer for Nicki Swift. She continues to channel her passion for entertainment and pop culture for the outlet, alongside writing about TV and film for Looper, having joined their features team in 2022.
Education
Catriona has an M.A. in classics and English literature from the University of Glasgow. Her education inspired her to pursue an editorial career, and she has been working as a freelance journalist and writer ever since she graduated.
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Stories By Catriona Mactaggart
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Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo has an impressive net worth, but her gig on the long-running series isn't the only reason why.
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From 2010 to 2015, American sitcom "Melissa & Joey" made audiences laugh far and wide. Wondering what the stars are up to now? Wonder no more.
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The film Infinite is based on a science fiction book. The stars of Infinite's love lives are based in reality.
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Nobody could have predicted how successful the "Harry Potter" franchise would be. Yet, throughout all the films, we've already lost too many Harry Potter stars.
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The Olympics are extremely high-pressure for athletes, so sometimes, they shut down reporters' questions. Here are the athletes who fired back on live TV.
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Psychological drama Clarice knows a thing or two about twists and turns, and the stars know a thing or two about longterm relationships.
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Charmed is so beloved that The WB show still has a dedicated cult following after 15 years off the air. Here's what the fantasy series' stars are doing today.
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The love lives of the stars of the Vampire Diaries look nothing like the characters' love lives — and that's for the best.
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British ensemble series "Downton Abbey" was a mega-hit, yet unfortunately, we've already lost too many of its actors. Keep reading to find out who.
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Kat Dennings and Josh Groban were one of Hollywood's most adored couples from the moment they started dating in 2014. So, why did they split?
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Even though these A-Listers stay out of the spotlight, we managed to score some interesting insights into Bobby Cannavale and Rose Byrne's low-key relationship.
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The Big Bang Theory features countless pop cultural references and cameos from fan-favorite veteran actors. Sadly, we've already lost too many of these stars.
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From prolific character actors and cult B-movie stars to Oscar-winning Hollywood icons, the following "Friends" actors left us way too soon.
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While Keegan-Michael Key has become nearly ubiquitous throughout his successful career, there are plenty of things fans may not know about him.
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If Kristen Stewart seems to have been around forever, that's partly because she has. This is the former child star's transformation from 11 to 31 years old.
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John Stamos and Rebecca Romijn's divorce is a prime illustration of how the pressures of being in the spotlight can have a negative impact on a relationship.
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Golda Rosheuvel stars as Queen Charlotte in Netflix's 'Bridgerton.' Learn more about the actress and see some of the rave reviews she got for her performance.
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From a Zoom meet-cute to an engagement, this is everything we know about Vanessa Hudgens’ relationship with baseball player Cole Tucker.
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Cast at just 7 years old, Georgie Henley immediately won audiences over, and has since gone on to become a force in the entertainment industry.
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Most teenagers go through a painfully awkward phase filled with neon-colored braces and poorly applied eyeliner, but Millie Bobby Brown isn't your average teen.