Willa Bennett
Editor-in-Chief
Willa Bennett is the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen. Before joining Hearst Magazines in this role in September 2024, Willa served as editor-in-chief of Highsnobiety where, under her leadership, the publisher was awarded 4 National Magazine Awards (ASME), 3 Webby Awards, and 3 Muse Awards. Willa previously held roles leading the social team and strategy at GQ and working across audience development at Bustle Digital Group. A Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree and a published author, she graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a degree in digital journalism and communications.
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Latest from Willa Bennett
Young Miko Wants to Take You Home
The rap superstar, cosigned by Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, opens up about breaking into a genre that wasn’t built for her.
The Sound of Now Is Emotional—and That’s the Point
Join Cosmopolitan inside music’s biggest weekend with Universal Music Group.
Have a Question About Love? Our Editor-in-Chief, Willa Bennett, Is Here for You
And if you have more questions, send them to AskWilla@cosmopolitan.com. You never know if you’ll be featured in the next issue of Cosmo or Willa’s newsletter.
Your Essential Guide to a Foolproof Cherry Cosmo
Because everyone needs a grown-up go-to cocktail that comes together instantly.
Have a Question About Love? Our Editor-in-Chief, Willa Bennett, Has Some Answers
And if you have more questions, send them to AskWilla@cosmopolitan.com. There's a chance you'll be featured in the next issue of Cosmo or Willa's newsletter.
Editor’s Letter: We’re Celebrating 60 Years of Cosmopolitan
Cosmo editor-in-chief Willa Bennett is here to reflect on our magazine’s iconic history and to share the exciting ways our Fall 2025 issue is paying tribute to it.
Margaret Qualley Manifested This Cover Story
The 30-year-old award-winning actor opens up about womanhood, double texting, and being in love.
Calling Dibs on Gracie Abrams for Valentine’s Day
The pop star opens up about what makes a healthy relationship, becoming a person she’s proud of, and how she’s celebrating the holiday this year.
