Location
São Paulo, Brazil
School
University of Houston, Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals
Expertise
British Royals, Celebrity Relationships & Childhoods, Politics
- Manuella has been a news writer at Nicki Swift since February 2021.
- She particularly enjoys covering the intersection between politics and entertainment.
- Manuella believes that following the royal family is the best reality show.
Experience
Manuella started out as a hard news reporter in Texas in 2013. She has been a reporter, writer, and editor for more than a decade. In 2018, she started writing about travel and lifestyle while living in Europe and eventually branched out to entertainment news. Her newfound passion led her to the Nicki Swift news team in 2021. She particularly enjoys exploring political figures' personal (and often shady) lives. Since joining Nicki, she has delved extensively into celebrities' tragic pasts and messy relationships.
Education
Manuella has two separate bachelor's degrees from the University of Houston — journalism and English literature. She went on to receive a master's degree in International Relations from the Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals (IBEI).
Nicki Swift covers celebrity and entertainment news by way of an expert group of editorial professionals. We drive the conversation on everything from trending Hollywood news to star transformations, always striving to deliver the most compelling commentary, bolstered by quality expert opinions.
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.
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Hollywood
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In 2020, Playboy bombshell Pamela Anderson was married to Jon Peters for only 12 days. Now, she's set to get a multimillion-dollar amount from the producer.
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The Dirt
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Rupert Murdoch has more money than one person could ever spend, but that doesn't mean the billionaire hasn't dropped a hefty chunk of change amid his divorces.
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Hollywood
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"West Side Story" star Rita Morena won an Emmy for a TV role that was popular with '70s viewers, but modern fans find her character rather problematic.
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Hollywood
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When a star of "The Beverly Hillbillies" died in 2015, the loss left just one living main cast member, who struggled with being typecast after the show.
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Hollywood
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Marilyn Monroe suffered a wardrobe malfunction that almost ruined one of Hollywood's biggest nights for her, but instead, she served an iconic style moment.
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Hollywood
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Anna Faris thought Hollywood was finished with her, but instead of clinging to her youth, she embraced her age —and was re-embraced by "Scary Movie" fans.
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Experts
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Maury Povich assured fans he doesn't wear wigs, but not everyone believes his claims. But as one expert noted, he could be telling the truth for this reason.
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Hollywood
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After "Babylon 5" star Bruce Boxleitner and his first wife divorced, she helped him find love with his famous second wife, but the third time was the charm.
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Music
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Pattie Boyd found herself torn between George Harrison and Eric Clapton romantically but infidelity soon came to define their messy relationship over the years.
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Hollywood
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David Boreanaz and wife Jaime Bergman made a major move around the time news of his reported affair broke, but was it truly inspired by his mistress?
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Hollywood
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Elizabeth Taylor will always be remembered as one of Hollywood's most photogenic stars, but one image serves as a reminder of a scandalous chapter of her life.
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Hollywood
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"Love It or List" star Hilary Farr went through a tough divorce, but right when she needed it most, something wonderful arose from the ashes of her marriage.
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Hollywood
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Annette Bening and Warren Beatty have defied the odds with their relationship longevity. According to Bening, their age difference has worked in their favor.
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Hollywood
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Some "Highway to Heaven" cast members' stories are tinged with sadness due to a shared tragic detail, while others have happier updates on their lives now.
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Music
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Fans can't agree on whether Dave Grohl's daughter, Violet Grohl, looks more like the Foo Fighters frontman or her mom. But she definitely has Dave's talent.
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Hollywood
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When his divorce to Joanna Holland was finally over, Johnny Carson had lost a staggering amount of money including properties and luxury cars.
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Experts
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Two of the biggest stars of "Modern Family" left Hollywood behind for different reasons. An expert explains why this was the right move for both of them.
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Hollywood
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Topher Grace's character might've been the primary focus on "That '70s Show," but he didn't really get along with his fellow cast members — except for one.
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Hollywood
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Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's age gap was a rare thing at the time. Although the "I Love Lucy" couple tried to hide it, the information leaked soon enough.
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Hollywood
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Amy Roloff spent many years as a reality show star, so fans wonder why she reentered the workforce so soon after the cancellation of "Little People, Big World."
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Hollywood
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"Dutton Ranch" star Annette Bening hasn't given in to the pressure to try to look far younger than her years and has embraced going gray in the most chic way.
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Hollywood
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When Marilyn Monroe was a starlet on the rise, she issued an iconic response to a snide comment Joan Crawford made about one of Monroe's iconic dresses.
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Hollywood
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Fans might debate over whether Ella Bleu resembles John Travolta or Kelly Preston more, but one thing is certain: She's just as talented as both of her parents.
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Hollywood
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"Funny Girl" star Barbra Streisand has confirmed some pretty big affair rumors and joked about one that romantically linked her to a member of the royal family.
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Hollywood
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Hoda Kotb was usually seated when co-hosting "Today with Hoda & Jenna," so many viewers likely didn't realize that her height is well above average for a woman.
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Hollywood
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After "The Middle" star Eden Sher left the role of Sue Heck behind and started adulting, she mined a seriously challenging experience for comedy material.
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Hollywood
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Mayim Bialik has been entertaining viewers for decades, so it’s no wonder she’s going gray all these years later — and she’s darn proud of it, too!
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