Britt Hawes
School
Chipola College, Florida State University, University Of New Orleans
Expertise
Natural/curly Hair Care, TikTok Nail Trends, Cozy Video Games
- Britt is an avid fan of TikTok and YouTube makeup hacks and will try any of them at least once, no matter how crazy it sounds.
- She has interviewed dozens of hair experts and likes to think she has an insider's view of the latest hair trends before they become mainstream.
- Her first novel, Twisted: Volume 1, was published when she was 19 and won a Readers' Favorite Choice award for YA General Fiction in 2014.
Experience
Britt began her writing career right out of high school when she wrote her first novel, Twisted. Between juggling coursework, a library assistant job, and a book review blog, Britt started working with Uloop first as an intern then a writer, where she wrote articles to help other busy students stay motivated and entertained. It was during her time with Uloop that she discovered her passion for writing lifestyle pieces that connected directly to an audience. In 2018, she became a full-time writer and editorial assistant for Panama City Living Magazine, publishing many successful articles that include an on-the-ground story on Mexico Beach and Hurricane Michael, several luxury home tours, and sampling dishes from the best restaurants in the Panhandle. Since then, Britt has worked with a wide variety of publications such as Go! Magazine, Dot eSports, Best Gaming Settings, and Macbrane before joining The List as a news writer in 2022.
Education
Britt has a bachelor's degree in English from Florida State University and a master's degree in English from the University of New Orleans. Her studies have further deepened her love of the written word and assisted her in becoming a better writer in general.
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Stories By Britt Hawes
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There are times when you hear about actors on set not getting along, but Matthew Perry's real-life relationship with Lisa Kudrow was a good one.
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James "Sawyer" Ford on the hit TV show "Lost," met his wife Yessica Kumala before hitting it big. Now, the couple has kids and a funny meet-cute story.
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Extreme Makeover: Home Edition changed the lives of every family that they featured, but one special brood wound up having over 25 children in their clan.
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People might not realize how many tragic losses Jennifer Aniston has suffered, especially over the last few years. But she remains strong through the loss.
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Matthew Perry was most known for playing Chandler Bing on "Friends," but some fans might not know that he was distantly related to one of his costars.
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There's a lot to unravel when it comes to Russell Brand, and the age gap between him and his wife, Laura Gallacher, is larger than we thought.
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Taylor Swift's re-recorded "1989" album features five songs from the vault. One song, "Is It Over Now," gives clear clues as to who its about, so we think.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry seem to have a good relationship with Barack and Michelle Obama, but are appearances deceiving in this famous friendship?
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Things got heated during Donald Trump's New York civil fraud trial, and a lawyer tells The List how his walk-out could affect the rest of courtroom proceedings.
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Tammy Slaton has been putting her life on show on "1000-Lb. Sisters" for years but behind the scenes it's just as dramatic, with a series of legal troubles.
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Princess Charlene became a figure of fascination when she married into the royal family of Monaco, but before that, she had a relationship with Andre Snyman.
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Ryan Seacrest's joke when Prince Archie was born had some doing a double take, though Seacrest does seem to support Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in general.
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Liam Neeson has had his fair share of tragedy. However, one of his most heartbreaking moments was the one he shared with his late wife, Natasha Richardson.
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Meryl Streep and Don Gummer's marriage lasted quite a long time, but there were some signs that there might be some issues in their relationship.
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Josh Duhamel and Fergie were one of Hollywood's hottest couples in the '00s, and Duhamel recently opened up about how his ex-wife's fame triggered their end.
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Miley Cyrus' family life has gone through a transformation lately, but she's reportedly not pleased about dad Billy Ray's marriage to new wife Firerose.
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Dancing With the Stars builds pretty intimate relationships between celebs and dancing pros, and Brooke Burke developed a crush on her partner, Derek Hough.
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They say that anyone who has a sibling has a lifelong friend. Well, here's what the relationship between Tori Spelling and Randy Spelling is really like.
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Suzanne Somers, best known for playing Chrissy in "Three's Company," once had an experimental cosmetic surgery to deal with her breast cancer diagnosis.
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Robert Pattinson has had enough of highly publicized romantic relationships. "The Batman" actor prefers to keep his relationship with Suki Waterhouse private.
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Actor Mark Goddard, known for his role as Major Don West on "Lost in Space" and a turn on "General Hospital," has died at age 87, according to his wife.
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Is Taylor Swift already getting in good with new flame Travis Kelce's mom? Swifties think so, but Swift has a knack for bonding with her boyfriend's moms.
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Princes William and Harry have been estranged for years and according to one royal expert their issues may have begun in childhood, due to alleged jealousy.
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Keanu Reeves made a big splash when he went public with his artist girlfriend Alexandra Grant, but their relationship began way before the world knew about it.
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Julie Chen, a longtime co-host of "The Talk," seems to suggest that when she left the popular talk show in 2018, it wasn't entirely her decision.
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It's finally happening for Christine Brown. The "Sister Wives" star got the wedding of her dreams that Kody Brown robbed her of when they tied the knot.
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Actor Chyler Leigh of "Not Another Teen Movie" and "Grey's Anatomy" fame was once a model, but she hated it and says it took a toll on her mental health.