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.
Experience:
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Nicolle Wallace Busts Out Laughing at Trump Begging Freedom 250 Crowd to Come Back for July 4 | Video
“Guess they felt like they had heard that riff before,” the MS NOW host says of the crowds rushing out during the president’s speech
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Adam McKay Flirts With Will Ferrell Reunion After 2019 ‘Acrimony’ and Fallout: ‘We Were Tremendous Creative Partners’
The duo dissolved their Gary Sanchez production company after comedy hits like “Talladega Nights” and “Step Brothers”
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‘The Wolf King’ TV Adaptation in the Works at Starz
Lauren Palphreyman’s bestselling romantasy book series is in development by “Vida” showrunner Tanya Saracho
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Lizzy Caplan to Star in Noah Hawley’s ‘Far Cry’ FX Anthology Series
Rob Mac also stars and EPs the TV series, based on Ubisoft’s video game franchise of the same name
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‘Survivor 50’ Publicity Team Takes Home Top Honor at 2026 TPEC Awards
“The Pitt,” “All’s Fair” and “Pluribus” and others were also honored by the Television Publicity Executive Committee
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Bill Gates Believes Jeffrey Epstein ‘Contemplated’ Blackmailing Him Over His Extramarital Affairs
“These affairs had nothing to do with my interactions with Epstein, but they were painful for my family,” the Microsoft co-founder adds
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Olivia Wilde ‘Resents’ Staying Silent Amid Rumors of On-Set Screaming Matches With Florence Pugh
“I was told, ‘Don’t say a f–king word. Just go out there and smile,’” “The Invite” director says of her “Don’t Worry Darling” press tour
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We Made an ‘Off Campus’ Microdrama for $150 Using AI: The Results Are Shocking | Exclusive
AI tools are good enough to let anyone create a microdrama, but that doesn’t mean they’re worth watching
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YouTube Settles Bellwether Social Media Harm Suit Ahead of California Trial
Meta, TikTok and Snap will still appear in court for the trial scheduled to start in July
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Tom Hanks Admits It’s ‘Scary’ to Think Disney Could Make ‘Toy Story’ Sequels Without Him Thanks to AI
“If you’re gonna do another ‘Toy Story,’ it better be worthwhile,” Hanks says of a potential sixth franchise installment
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Will Arnett Rebuffs Jason Bateman’s Personal Question About Ex Amy Poehler: ‘None of Your F—king Business’
“It’s not a good question. I refuse to answer it,” the “Is This Thing On?” actor adds
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Netflix Expands ‘Hot Ones’ Universe With New Series
“Extra Heat” will feature stars from the streamer’s shows kicking off with Will Ferrell, Fortune Feimster and Jimmy Tatro from “The Hawk”
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‘All My Children’ Star Paul Avery and Wife Sheila Die in New Jersey House Fire
The couple died shortly after being found unconscious by the fire department, but the cause of the house fire remains unknown
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Polymarket to Launch ‘What Are the Odds?’ Podcast With Dear Media
Weekly episodes will feature rotating Dear Media podcast hosts using the prediction market tool to discuss pop culture
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Quinta Brunson Leaves Warner Bros. TV for 5-Year Overall Deal With Disney’s 20th Television
The past five seasons of “Abbott Elementary” have been produced in association with both studios for ABC
