Claire Mainprize
School
Seattle Pacific University, Fuller Theological Seminary
Expertise
Pop Culture, Spirituality, Health & Wellness
- Claire currently serves as the Lead News Editor at The List.
- She's an active member of the International Association of Professional Writers and Editors and holds a certification in SEO in addition to her degrees.
- As a multidisciplinary editor and writer with more than 8 years of experience, Claire's portfolio includes creative, academic, and content writing within a range of industries, but she's found a home in the women's lifestyle niche.
Experience
Claire is a Colorado-based writer and editorial manager who explores the intersections of spirituality, sexuality, and pop culture. Her work has appeared in several books as well as Patheos, WebMD, the award-winning FULLER magazine, and various other publications both online and in print. As a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and mental health, she approaches all facets of her profession — including shepherding The List's talented team of freelancers — with empathy at the forefront. In her spare time, you'll either find her playing with her niece and nephew or binging mumblecore with a pale ale in hand.
Education
Claire earned her bachelor's in English with an emphasis in Creative Nonfiction at the liberal arts school Seattle Pacific University, where she graduated cum laude. Later, she earned her master's in Theology, Culture, and the Arts from Fuller Theological Seminary. She also holds a certificate in Search Engine Optimization from the eMarketing Institute.
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Stories By Claire Mainprize
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Anne Hathaway was not the first choice for The Devil Wears Prada. Guess who almost had the role. Hint: There were a handful of actresses!
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It seems like just yesterday that celebrated actors Courteney Cox and David Arquette welcomed their only child, a daughter named Coco.
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The woman behind the classic red lip, blue ribbon, and 1960s-style bouffant has a name, and it is Stephanie Courtney.
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The series finale of Keeping Up With the Kardashians has fans thinking about the show's best moments, from divorces and births, to pranks and sister brawls.
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Piper has for the most part stayed out of the spotlight that has followed her family members for years.
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James Charles has seen a number of deals fall through. Perhaps the biggest financial hit came when YouTube demonetized the vlogger's account in April of 2021.
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Despite having met more than three decades ago, Frances McDormand and Joel Coen can both recall their meet-cute with shocking clarity.
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It's Megan Rapinoe's long-time partnership with basketball star Sue Bird that is relationship goals.
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If your goal is to either create volume at the roots or touch up a previous treatment, root perms will be your new best friend.
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Together, they've invested more than $100 million into the show's businesses over the years. But whose pockets are the deepest?
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When choosing jewelry for a square face, opt for pieces that can soften the angles and bring balance.
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Although you may not be able to picture anyone but Robert Pattinson as the sulky vampire Edward in Twilight, the actor had quite the competition for the role.
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The relationship between rising country star Jimmie Allen and his wife, Alexis Gale, is nothing short of a fairytale.
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How much is country singer Willie Jones worth?
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Miley has come a long way since her "Hoedown Throwdown" days, and the changes are perhaps best signified by her wildly wavering style evolution.
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Little Big Town's "Wine, Beer, Whiskey" is a lighthearted party song that was written to reflect the band's personality.
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When the Chicago Med stars hang up their scrubs after a long day of filming, who do they come to? Are their romantic lives as sensational and steamy as on TV?
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Inside Rob Lowe's Marriage To Makeup Artist Sheryl Berkoff.
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Old Navy has been involved in controversies from troubling T-shirts to white-washing. Here are a few of the times Old Navy was steeped in hot water.
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Courtney Stodden just announced their engagement to fiancé Chris Sheng, posting a photo on Instagram of their engagement ring. Here are all the details.
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John Krasinki has spent the better part of a decade reinventing himself in new and surprising ways, including adding successful director to his resume.
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Here's why the internet is talking about Naomi Osaka and what it may mean for the future of the 2021 French Open.
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Even though Gen Zers have officially brought back '90s fashion, there is a certain '90s beauty trend that 41% of people think should never make a comeback.
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Best known for his role in "School of Rock," professional drummer and one-time child actor Kevin Clark has died at the age of 32.
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We all have a friend who responds to every complaint with: "Have you tried essential oils?" Among the hundreds of touted benefits...
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More than two decades of research shows that troubling events experienced growing up could play into health and well-being for years to come.
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When Queen Elizabeth met Ronald and Nancy Reagan, they took a strong liking to one another, paying each other visits and sharing endless laughs over cocktails.