Alexandra Whittaker
Executive Director, Site
Alexandra Whittaker is the executive director of Cosmopolitan magazine, where she manages the website and all of Cosmo's news and entertainment coverage. With more than a decade of journalism experience, Alexandra oversees multiple teams of stellar writers and editors. She crafts thoughtful editorial coverage plans from start to finish by ideating, assigning, and editing timely, search, and brand-building stories with an eye on strategy, growth, and audience development. She is a mentor with Girls Write Now and the American Society of Magazine Editors, and she is a proud Northwestern and Marquette alumna.
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Latest from Alexandra Whittaker
The 2026 Tony Awards Red Carpet Was a Love Letter to Broadway (Exclusive)
At Radio City Music Hall on Sunday evening, Broadway’s best told Cosmopolitan exactly why the stage is the most romantic place on earth.
Towa Bird Thinks We Should Talk About Queer Sex More
Ahead of the May 15 release of her album Gentleman, the 27-year-old rock star opens up about androgyny, queer desire, and why writing about sex is a small act of rebellion.
Livies Are Raising Money for Refugees, Tracking Outfits at 1 A.M., and Running on No Sleep—All for Olivia Rodrigo
The Livies fandom is devoted to Olivia Rodrigo. They are also devoted to each other. In honor of Olivia’s Cosmopolitan cover, we went to the people running her biggest fan accounts to find out how a fan base becomes a family.
How Hannah Berner Turned Her Tennis Career Into Comedy Superpowers (Exclusive)
In Indian Wells, the comedian, lululemon ambassador, and Giggly Squad host reflects on her competitive tennis past, the mental toughness that shaped her career, and the joy of rediscovering the sport.
Get a First Look at Apple's MacBook Neo With This Fun Cosmopolitan Photoshoot (Exclusive)
The $599 starting price makes it Apple’s most affordable laptop ever.
Cosmo Captured Post-Grammys Portraits at UMG’s 2026 After-Party (Exclusive)
As 2026 Grammys weekend wound down, Cosmopolitan documented the relaxed, celebratory energy inside Universal Music Group’s 2026 after-party.
Inside UMG’s Grammys Gifting Suite, Where Music’s Biggest Stars Paused to Catch Their Breath (Exclusive)
Stars flocked to UMG’s Grammys gifting suite, where they posed for intimate Polaroid portraits ahead of music’s biggest night.
PinkPantheress Breaks Down Her 2026 Grammys Look for Cosmo (Exclusive)
The first-time Grammy Award nominee talks us through custom Pandora jewelry, learning red carpet balance, and the meaning behind her gown that fans might have missed.
Inside the Star-Studded 2026 Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala
The Grammys Awards have not even started yet, and Hollywood red carpet looks are already delivering.
Sydney Sweeney Created This Moment. But Does It Belong to Her?
The actor is selling underwear, not ideology—at least, that’s the plan. On the heels of box office hits (The Housemaid) and misses (Christy), a buzzy lingerie launch, and a divisive year in the spotlight, the 28-year-old sits down with Cosmopolitan to talk about what it means to keep choosing visibility in 2026.
An Inside Look at the Scottish Castle Where Peacock Shot Season 4 of ‘The Traitors’
The location is big, beautiful, and full of filming secrets.
Robin Wright Details the Suspense, Style, and Secrets of 'The Girlfriend' at Prime Video and Cosmo's Cocktail Event
The multi-hyphenate actor and director gave Cosmo readers the inside scoop at an exclusive NYC celebration of Prime Video’s hot new psychological thriller.
