Tess joined TheWrap as the company’s first reporting fellow in 2024. Tess is from Birmingham, Alabama and attended the University of Southern California, graduating with degrees in theatre and journalism. She also served as the executive editor for Annenberg Media, closely overseeing coverage of campus protests amidst the Israel-Hamas War.

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Hallmark’s First-Ever Home Renovation Series Had Different Weight After LA Wildfires, Creator Says
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Is ‘Long Bright River’ Based on a True Story?
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‘Long Bright River’ Cast and Character Guide | Photos
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Meta Moves to Block Whistleblower From Promoting Memoir Alleging Sexual Harassment
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Netflix’s ‘Temptation Island’ Cast Guide | Photos
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Media M&A Plunges 40% in 2025 as Trump Chaos Chills Dealmakers
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Menendez Brothers: DA Withdraws Resentencing Request Over ‘Lies’ and Fabricated Evidence
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