
Lauren Puckett-Pope
Former Senior Culture Editor
Lauren Puckett-Pope is The Cut's senior editor of essays and columns. She was formerly the Senior Culture Editor at ELLE, where she oversaw coverage of film, television, books, music, and art. Prior to that, she was a culture writer and an associate editor at ELLE. Based in New York City, she is a member of the National Book Critics Circle, the Critics Choice Association, and the Television Critics Association.
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Latest from Lauren Puckett-Pope

The 40 Best Thanksgiving Episodes to Watch When You're Too Full to Move
This year, I am mostly just thankful for television.
Kendrick Lamar’s Flare Jeans Stole the Super Bowl Halftime Show
We found the exact pair the rapper wore.


50 Adorable Baby Yoda (or Grogu, Whatevs) Gifts You Need in Your Life Right Now
Hide your frogs…he’s gonna eat them!

Lester Eubanks Murdered a Girl and Escaped From Prison. So Where Is He Now?
The convicted murderer, featured on Netflix’s Unsolved Mysteries, was most recently tracked down to Alabama.

To Make Any Sense of Netflix’s ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things,’ Let’s Turn to the Original Book
There are some key differences that might help you understand what you just watched.

Get an Exclusive First Look at the Prep School Murder Mystery ‘They Wish They Were Us’
Bonus: It was written by a Cosmo editor, so you know it’s juicy!!


Bachelor Nation Is Demanding Anti-Racism In the Franchise, and Alums Are Getting Behind It
“This is unacceptable.”

Carole Baskin of Netflix’s ‘Tiger King’ Says The Series Is "Salacious." Producers Disagree.
The Big Cat Rescue cofounder is still running her sanctuary, but she’s not happy with Netflix’s new documentary.