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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‘No Contract, No Cartoons’: Animation Guild Members Stand Together as Talks Begin
An IATSE-hosted rally Saturday drew more than twice as many attendees as its last event in 2022
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James Cameron Agrees He’s ‘Overbearing’ After Roland Emmerich Comments: ‘Damn Right’
The “Terminator” creator responds to his fellow filmmaker’s remarks discussing their work on a “Fantastic Voyage” remake
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Here Are All the Songs in ‘It Ends With Us’
Taylor Swift, Lana Del Ray and Britney Spears are just a few of the top artists featured on the summertime sadness soundtrack
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7 Shows Like ‘It Ends With Us’ to Watch Next
Whether you’re drawn to the romance, the drama or the joy, these are the series you need to watch
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Why Colleen Hoover Declined Writing the ‘It Ends With Us’ Screenplay for Justin Baldoni
The Sony Pictures adaptation of the bestselling romance novel ultimately went to “Daddio” writer-director Christy Hall
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Justin Baldoni Says ‘It Ends With Us’ Needed to Be Honest About Its Domestic Abuse: ‘Telling the Story in a Certain Way Is So Important’
The director and star tells TheWrap about working with nonprofit No More as a consultant for his more delicate scenes with Blake Lively
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Joaquin Phoenix Exits Todd Haynes’ Untitled Gay Romance Film 5 Days Before Filming
The NC-17 project, which Phoenix cowrote with Haynes, is now on hold indefinitely
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‘It Ends With Us’ Ending Explained: Why Justin Baldoni Changed Ryle’s Fate
The movie makes a key deviation from the ending of the book
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The Race to ‘Mr. Throwback’: How Adam Pally and Creators Crafted Steph Curry’s First TV Show
“This is the fastest any television show has ever gone to air, as far as I can tell,” EP David Caspe tells TheWrap of the basketball star’s series regular acting debut — as himself
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LA Mayor Karen Bass Launches Film and TV Task Force to Slow Production Leaving for Other Cities
Efforts out of the city’s inaugural Entertainment Industry Council aim to speed up post-COVID and -strike recovery, Deputy Mayor Rachel Freeman tells TheWrap
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Trump Recommits to Debating Kamala Harris Before Election | Video
After previously backtracking on his commitment to a Sept. 10 debate, the Republican nominee says he’s willing to face his opponent three times on Fox News, ABC and NBC
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Ego Nwodim Says ‘Mr. Throwback’ Costar and NBA Legend Steph Curry Would Be a Perfect ‘SNL’ Host
The six-season “SNL” star also teases the 50th anniversary special, saying being involved is a “pinch-me moment”
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Meet the Cast of ‘Dance Moms: New Era’ | Photos
Miss Glo and her eight tiny dancers hope to do justice to the original Lifetime reality franchise with their new Hulu spinoff
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Tim Walz Says He ‘Can’t Wait’ to Debate JD Vance: ‘That’s if He’s Willing to Get Off the Couch’ | Video
Fresh off Kamala Harris selecting the Minnesota governor as her running mate, the two held a rousing rally in Philadelphia
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Natasha Rothwell Sad Twerks Her Way to Self-Love in Hulu’s First ‘How to Die Alone’ Trailer | Video
The “White Lotus” and “Insecure” actress leads the new series, which she created and executive produced with Onyx Collective
