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
Behind the Scenes of KATSEYE's Gap Campaign, From Lara’s “Milkshake” Take to Yoonchae's Baby Gap Memories
Choreographer Robbie Blue enlisted 30 dancers of different disciplines (and KATSEYE, of course) for one of fall 2025's fiercest campaigns.
Jessica Springsteen Let Her Dreams Be “Too Big”—and Then Jumped Right Over Them
The decorated equestrian is sensitive, structured, and secretly superstitious. She journals before bed, visualizes her rides, and only recently got comfortable saying her goals out loud. One of them was winning an Olympic medal. (She’s already done that.) The next one? Maybe it’s unpacking her suitcase.
Madelyn Cline and KJ Apa Bring the Drama
She wants a pixie cut. He thinks she’s lost her mind. In between teasing and deep thoughts, the Outer Banks and Riverdale stars dig into their new romantic epic, The Map That Leads to You, and explain why their IRL friendship is equal parts satisfying and stupid.
‘Twilight’ Director Catherine Hardwicke Spills Movie Intel at the 2025 Mediterrane Film Festival
The director spoke about wardrobe color choices, the iconic "hold on tight, spider monkey" line, and why every studio in Los Angeles turned down Twilight (at first).
Anna Camp Reacts to the “Hubbub” of Her Coming Out and Dating Girlfriend Jade Whipkey
Anna and Jade just walked the red carpet at the 2025 Golden Bee Awards in Malta, capping off the 2025 Mediterrane Film Festival.
Exclusive: Why Kelsea Ballerini Is Partnering With SoFi and tnAchieves on a $2 Million Investment in Students
Listen up Tennessee students aged 18-24, you'll want to hear this.
Surprise! Gabby Windey and Robby Hoffman Are Married
It’s a helluva wedding story: After evacuating Los Angeles amid the 2025 fires, Gabby and Robby fled to Vegas, where they tied the knot in a secret wedding just for themselves. Now—over oysters and amid The Traitors reunion—they are ready to invite the public in.
A Case to Visit Iceland's Geological Wonders for Your Next Family Vacay
ATVing through purple flower fields? Yes, please.
Kiernan Shipka Is in Her Fun Era
The 25-year-old has been laser-focused on work since her days as a child star on Mad Men—but now, after releasing five whole movies this year, she’s ready for something else. That looks like long nights out and not taking herself too seriously. Thankfully, she’s taking us along for the ride.
See Alix Earle's Exclusive Photo Diary of Her Cheshire Cat Halloween Costume Transformation
“I didn’t really know how the Cheshire cat was going to behave but I was ready for it.”
Chloe Troast Details ‘SNL’ Exit for the First Time in Moving Speech at the 2024 Club Cosmo Awards
Molly Kearney presented the honor to Chloe, who used the opportunity to touch the room with a speech about her path post-SNL.
The Bolder Is the Place to Stay if You Wanna Hunker Down in the Norwegian Fjords
Grab your wool sweater and settle in for a lodge review.
