Wilmie Klop
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
School
AAA School Of Advertising
Expertise
Entertainment, Movies, TV
- Wilmie started out in the advertising world, which helped her develop a knack for stories that compel and sell.
- She went on to work in publishing, where she whittled her writing skills through long-form pieces.
- These days, Wilmie equips her writing expertise to tackle everything glitzy and glam — areas about which she is truly passionate.
Experience
Wilmie is a Cape Town-based writer with an eye for an interesting story angle. Initially an advertising copywriter, she soon switched to publishing and online content, where her skills as a storyteller flourished. She has previously written for publications such as Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Good Housekeeping, and The Blast. An avid lover of entertainment, she is always on the lookout for the next big scoop.
Education
Wilmie completed a BA in Marketing at AAA School of Advertising; Cape Town's foremost marketing college. She specialised in Copywriting, and graduated with honors.
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.
Stories By Wilmie Klop
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Andie MacDowell and Malcolm McDowell have similar names. But the two actors aren't actually related.
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A documentary detailing the life of late actor Brittany Murphy has revealed what her friends and family thought of her husband, Simon Monjack.
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Did Madonna's parenting style negatively affect her relationship with daughter Lourdes?
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Stephanie Grisham, who, among other roles, served as Press Secretary to Melania Trump, seems to have found the lines blurred between employee and friend.
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Why did Calista Flockhart leave our screens yet again?
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When it comes to fashion, "green" is the new black. If you don't believe us, just look at one of the most stylish women in the world: Kate Middleton.
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If Daryl Sabara's cute freckles and curly hair ring a bell, chances are you were a kid (or a parent) in the early 2000s.
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It's glaringly obvious today that Charles and Diana were never meant to be. But what were the signs their marriage was doomed?
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George W. Bush gave Chris Christie a nickname that wasn't exactly positive.
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With a seemingly picture-perfect family, why did Andie MacDowell and Paul Qualley break up? Here’s what really drove the couple apart.
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Dakota Culkin died in 2008, and her siblings still mourn the loss.
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While most people stop at one or two kids, Grammer went on to father a mind-boggling seven!
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According to this beloved former "CSI" star, Justin Bieber's antics behind the scenes were beyond rude because he mistreated the crew.
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Taryn Manning and Anne Cline have reportedly broken off their engagement. Here's why the couple likely broke things off.
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It turns out that Jared Kushner and Chris Christie have quite a long-running history together. One that's pretty shocking and sordid.
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Meghan Markle's fashion sense has evolved since she and Prince Harry stepped back as senior royals.
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Donald Trump's height has been the subject of debate. Here's how tall the former president is (or claims to be).
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George Clooney and Kelly Preston dated in the 1980s. Here's what to know about their relationship.
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Anya Taylor-Joy will never play a "girlfriend" role — here's why.
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Wondering how many tattoos Angelina Jolie has? Read on to find out!
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Aretha Franklin had the chance to perform in front of royalty, so why did she pass on the opportunity?
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What should have been a pleasant celebrity golf match took an alarming turn with a medical incident. Here's what happened to "Harry Potter" star Tom Felton.
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After she helped real the affair between Bill Clinton and Monika Lewinsky, Linda Tripp became media fodder. This his how she felt about hr 'SNL' portrayal.
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"Love will keep us together," as the song goes. In the case of Megan Fox and Kourtney Kardashian, however, it also brought them together. Here are the details.
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Anderson Cooper's brother died at the age of 23.
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Linda Blair was a child star thanks to "The Exorcist." Here's what she's up to now.
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Pippa Middleton seems to be on good terms with the royal family, but she doesn't comment on them publicly.