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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SNL Cast Members Who Were on the Show the Longest
Find out which former cast members have served 10 or more seasons on the sketch show
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‘Reacher’ Season 3 Cast and Character Guide | Photos
Including a guy that is bigger than Reacher (seriously)
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Amanda Seyfried Holds Someone at Gunpoint in Peacock Thriller Series ‘Long Bright River’ | Video
The eight-episode series based on the novel of the same name will premiere March 13
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Ellen Pompeo Confronted by Child Protective Services in First Trailer for ‘Good American Family’
For her first leading television role since “Grey’s Anatomy,” Pompeo stars alongside Mark Duplass and Imogen Faith Reid in the new Hulu series
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With LA Recovery Slow to Start, the Entertainment Industry Steps Up for Grassroots Fire Relief
A producer, a caterer and a publisher are among entertainment professionals mobilizing to keep the city’s signature industry afloat
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Where To Watch ‘SNL50: The Anniversary Special’ if You Missed the Live Show
SNL alumni like Eddie Murphy and Will Ferrell will team up with fan-favorite hosts and guests for the three-hour special
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Everyone Who Has Ever Hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’
Nearly a thousand hosts have graced the stage, including Tom Hanks, Taylor Swift and Donald Trump
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Where To Watch ‘SNL50: The Homecoming Concert’ if You Missed the Live Show
Jimmy Fallon hosts the kickoff concert for a weekend full of “Saturday Night Live” 50th-anniversary specials
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Will Ferrell and Ana Gasteyer Rap ‘Not Like Us’ as the Culps for SNL50 Concert | Video
The duo also perform “Hot Body,” “Good Luck, Babe!” and “Denial Is A River” in a musical medley as the comedic couple
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Kennedy Center Patrons Outraged After Trump’s Takeover as Chairman: ‘Beyond Upsetting’
“Trump doesn’t care about the arts. He cares about power,” one social media user says
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11 Best Movies to Watch With Your Galentines
Gather your girlfriends this Galentine’s Day and celebrate female friendship with these hilarious and heartwarming films
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NAACP, GLAAD Silent After Trump Takes Aim At DEI in Hollywood
Even the ACLU remains quiet as entertainment companies comply with the president’s orders on inclusivity efforts
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Serena Williams’ Super Bowl Cameo Explained: Surprise Appearance Was ‘Nasty Work’ From Kendrick Lamar
The tennis star’s “crip walking to a song about you being a pedophile has to hurt,” one fan says about the Drake diss
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Puppy Bowl 2025: Start Time, Where to Watch and More Details
The 21st annual game will feature a “Puppy Combine” pre-show for the first time
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Where to Watch and Stream the 2025 Oscar Nominees
Several of this year’s nominees are already available on streaming with others taking a victory lap back in theaters
 














