Location
Orlando, Florida
School
University of Central Florida
Expertise
Reality TV, Celebrity feuds, Political drama
- Michelle can recite the Amsterdam fight scene from "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Season 5 by heart.
- Michelle won an oration contest in the third grade after writing, memorizing, and performing a speech about what makes Abraham Lincoln an iconic president.
- Michelle lives for glamorous red carpet looks and always eagerly anticipates the Met Gala and the Oscars.
Experience
Michelle began her writing career after graduating from college. In 2021, she joined Screen Rant's reality TV department, where she covered breaking news and celebrity gossip, eventually becoming a senior writer. She penned opinion pieces on guilty pleasures such as "Love Is Blind," "Married at First Sight," "90 Day Fiance," and "Below Deck" before moving to CBR in 2025. She currently reports on upcoming and newly released movies and fan-favorite television shows. When Michelle isn't expressing her opinion on the latest topics making waves across the pop culture landscape for The List, you can find her watching "The Real Housewives" or scrolling through Reddit.
Education
Michelle earned a bachelor's degree in English language and literature from the University of Central Florida.
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