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Constance Grady

Constance Grady

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Constance Grady

    Culture
    Chappell Roan spent 7 years becoming an overnight successChappell Roan spent 7 years becoming an overnight success
    Culture

    The rising Midwest princess is finally embracing queer joy — and learning that fame comes with a price.

    By Constance Grady
    Does being a gifted kid make for a burned-out adulthood?
    Mental Health

    How being labeled “gifted” can rearrange your life — for better and for worse.

    By Constance Grady
    Culture
    Why readers love — and love to hate — Colleen HooverWhy readers love — and love to hate — Colleen Hoover
    Culture

    It Ends With Us is at the center of Hoover’s very polarizing body of work.

    By Constance Grady
    Ask a Book Critic: Novels to send you down a historical rabbit hole
    The Highlight

    Vox’s book critic gives you recommendations to scratch your next reading itch.

    By Constance Grady
    Culture
    Legendary activist Kimberlé Crenshaw on why those white people Zooms give her hopeLegendary activist Kimberlé Crenshaw on why those white people Zooms give her hope
    Culture

    The scholar who coined “intersectionality” explains why those fundraisers from white Harris supporters really do matter.

    By Constance Grady
    Culture
    The best books of the year (so far)The best books of the year (so far)
    Culture

    From debut character studies to beloved franchises, here are the best books of the last 6 months.

    By Constance Grady
    Culture
    Can Glen Powell be a movie star in a post-movie-star era?Can Glen Powell be a movie star in a post-movie-star era?
    Culture

    The Twisters actor’s career explains a lot about the state of the industry.

    By Constance Grady
    Culture
    The pure media savvy of Trump’s fist pump photo, explained by an expertThe pure media savvy of Trump’s fist pump photo, explained by an expert
    Culture

    “It’s his brand now.”

    By Constance Grady
    Culture
    What do we do about Alice Munro now?What do we do about Alice Munro now?
    Culture

    Reckoning with the late author and Nobel Prize winner’s complicity in her daughter’s abuse.

    By Constance Grady
    Culture
    Looking for your next great read? We’re here to help.Looking for your next great read? We’re here to help.
    Culture

    Introducing Vox’s Next Page.

    By Constance Grady