Tess joined TheWrap as the company’s first reporting fellow in 2024. Tess is from Birmingham, Alabama and attended the University of Southern California, graduating with degrees in theatre and journalism. She also served as the executive editor for Annenberg Media, closely overseeing coverage of campus protests amidst the Israel-Hamas War.

Tess Patton
Experience:
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Minnie Driver Embraces Biblical Role in ‘The Faithful’ First Look Trailer
The Fox series is a dramatization of the Old Testament told through the lens of five women
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Fox Entertainment Inks 40-Title Deal With Dhar Mann, Expanding Vertical Microdramas Slate
Mann’s original vertical content will debut exclusively on Holywater’s MyDrama platform
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Roy Wood Jr. Among 25 Graduates of WGAE’s 2025 Showrunner Academy | Exclusive
The Writers Guild training program is designed to support television writer-producers and creators in honing their skills
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‘Charlie’s Angels’ 50th Anniversary Reunion, ‘Pluribus’ Cast Among PaleyFest LA 2026 Lineup
The casts and producers of the “Scrubs” reboot, “The Pitt,” “Nobody Wants This” and more will take the stage at the annual TV celebration
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Alex Honnold and Netflix Postpone ‘Skyscraper Live’ One Day, Citing Taipei Weather
“Safety remains our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding,” a spokesperson for the streamer says of the move to Saturday
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‘Finding Her Edge’ Cast and Character Guide | Photos
The ice skating YA drama series features up-and-comers from “We Were Liars” and “Heated Rivalry”
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TikTok Seals Deal to Operate in US, Ending 6-Year Legal Battle
The group of non-Chinese investors that will launch the American app include Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX
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Business Insider Chief Revenue Officer and Global Head of Sales Step Down
CEO Barbara Peng shared Maggie Milnamow and Orlando Reece’s departures in a memo to staff Thursday
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AMC Networks CFO Patrick O’Connell to Exit in March
The company is searching for a successor as O’Connell pursues opportunities outside of the media industry
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‘Star Search’ Live Premiere: Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar Give Behind-the-Scenes Glimpse Into Netflix’s Reboot
The judges and host Anthony Anderson tell TheWrap what it takes to be a star and break down their approach to scoring
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Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Beauty’ Sets Hulu Companion Podcast Hosted by Evan Ross Katz
The video podcast launches Wednesday alongside the FX drama’s premiere
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Netflix Adds Jake Shane’s ‘Therapuss’ and ’48 Hours’ to Growing Video Podcast Slate
The streamer also adds “Stassi with Tay” and “Small Town Murder,” among others, bringing the total podcast tally to 50
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‘The Bachelorette’ Alum Justin Glaze to Make Acting Debut in Whitney Leavitt Rom-Com ‘All for Love’ | Exclusive
The holiday release also features supporting turns from Ciarra Carter, Ansley Gordon, Colin Koth, Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe and Jenna Michno
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Gotham FC Soccer Star Midge Purce to Launch Podcast With Vox Media | Exclusive
The series marks her first foray into podcasting and will unveil the underbelly of the sports world later this spring
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Former Trump White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus Joins Fox News as Political Analyst
The former chairman of the Republican National Convention will make his network debut Tuesday














