Annabel Iwegbue
Associate Culture Editor
Annabel Iwegbue is a culture editor at Cosmopolitan, where she primarily covers pop culture, lifestyle, relationships, and digital trends. She previously wrote for Harper's Bazaar, The Knockturnal, and Black Film. She's originally from Charleston, South Carolina, and is currently based in Brooklyn, New York. She holds a B.A. in Journalism and Cinema Studies from New York University. You can check out some of Annabel’s work here and also find her on Instagram and Twitter.
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Latest from Annabel Iwegbue
62 Amazon Halloween Decor Finds That Prove You're Never Too Old for Spooky Season
I don’t care how early it is—these spooky-chic picks are too cute to wait for.
Being “Chalant” Is the Greenest Flag in Dating Right Now
And it just so happens to make you wildly attractive, too.
Revisiting Cosmo’s First Black Cover Girl
Before Naomi, before Beyoncé, before Doechii, there was Jane.
Should You Use AI to Write Your Wedding Vows?
A recent study from The Knot Worldwide reveals a growing number of brides and grooms are using AI to draft the words they’ll exchange at the altar.
Timothée Chalamet Has Fully Activated the Ballet and Opera Communities
The Oscar nominee lightly shaded two widely respected art forms in an interview. They're fighting back via highlight reels and fan edits.
The Black Maternal Health Crisis Still Demands Your Attention
Cosmo joined feminist activists Gloria Steinem and Synclaire Warren for a discussion about one of health care’s most vulnerable demographics: Black mothers.
ICE Hasn't Fully Left Minneapolis—Here’s What to Know and How to Properly Spread Awareness
Before you spread word about federal immigration enforcement activity, make sure you’re including these details.
Could It Get Tougher for Married Women to Vote?
...and transgender people, and anyone who doesn’t know where their birth certificate currently is? Here’s what you need to know about the Republican-backed SAVE Act moving through Congress.
It’s Time to Congratulate the U.S. Olympic Women’s Hockey Team Yourself
Trump made a joke that minimized the women’s gold medal win—but here’s how you can share your appreciation for their efforts.
President Trump Just Shaded the (Gold Medal-Winning) US Women’s Hockey Team
A video of the president’s congratulatory call to the national men’s team has set off widespread backlash.
Why Manon Bannerman’s KATSEYE Exit Hurts So Much for Black Fans
The 23-year-old’s recent hiatus announcement has set off speculation, outrage, and discourse about what it means to be the only Black girl in a pop group.
