Alex Gurley

Alex Gurley
Title: Contributor
Education: University of Southern California
  • Alex Gurley has worked as an entertainment writer for over 10 years, covering everything from evergreen content to celebrities.
  • She joined PEOPLE as a contributing writer in 2022.
  • Alex's words have appeared in outlets such as Just Jared and Buzzfeed.


Experience

Alex Gurley has been a contributing writer for PEOPLE since 2022.

She is a graduate of the University of Southern California and has over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry, writing about celebrities, pop culture and tech. She previously worked at Live Nation and has written for numerous digital properties including Just Jared and Buzzfeed.

About PEOPLE

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Latest from Alex Gurley

Matthew Macfayden and Keira Knightley in 'Pride & Prejudice,' 2005
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Jennifer Lawrence, Cook Maroney
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Missing Adult - Brian Randall Shaffer.
Brian Shaffer Walked Into a Bar 19 Years Ago and Was Never Seen Again. Revisiting the Bizarre Disappearance — and Why Some Think He Was a Victim of a Serial Killer
Elisabeth Moss in season 6 of 'The Handmaid's Tale'
The Best TV Shows on Hulu to Stream Now
Sarah Snook and Dave Lawson
Who Is Sarah Snook's Husband? All About Dave Lawson
Babe Ruth and his family shown at the Yankee's first home game of the season at Yankee Stadium in New York City.
Who Were Babe Ruth’s 2 Children? All About His Late Daughters Dorothy and Julia (and Why They Had Very Different Childhoods)
"American Woman" Premiere Party
Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble's Relationship Timeline
Ciara, Russell Wilson, and their kids
Ciara and Russell Wilson's 4 Kids: All About Future, Sienna, Win and Amora
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, Zahara Jolie-Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, Maddox Jolie-Pitt and Knox Jolie-Pitt attend the "Eternals" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo on October 27, 2021 in London, England
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's 6 Kids: All About Their Sons and Daughters
In this May 22, 2011, file photo residents walk in the street after a massive tornado hit Joplin, Mo. The National Weather Service is kicking off an experiment starting April 2, 2012 with a new kind of tornado warning that's aimed to scare people into seeking shelter.
How Long Did the Joplin Tornado Last? Revisiting the Deadly 2011 Storm That Left the Missouri City Unrecognizable
Elizabeth Thomas spoke out in an interview with ABC's 20/20.
Elizabeth Thomas Was Kidnapped By Her High School Teacher and Went Missing for 38 Days. Inside the Shocking Case — and How She Was Rescued
Tori Spelling, Dean McDermott
All About Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott's Kids
Clark County Sheriff's office booking photo of self-proclaimed serial killer Keith Jesperson ; Melissa G. Moore at 'An Evening with Lifetime: Conversations on Controversies' Event on May 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Where Is Melissa G. Moore Now? All About Her Life 30 Years After Learning Her Dad Was the Happy Face Killer
Brooklyn, Cruz, Romeo, Harper, Victoria, and David Beckham
David and Victoria Beckham's 4 Kids: All About Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper
Ice Cube Honored With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Ice Cube's 4 Kids: All About O’Shea Jr., Darrell, Kareema and Shareef
Rodney Peete, Holly Robinson Peete, Ryan Peete, RJ Peete, Roman Peete and Robinson Peete at the Hollyrod 2023 Designcare Gala held at The Beehive on July 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Holly Robinson Peete’s 4 Children: All About RJ, Ryan, Robbie and Roman (and How They’ve Followed in the Actress’ Hollywood Footsteps!)
"Money Monster" - Red Carpet Arrivals - The 69th Annual Cannes Film Festival
George Clooney and Amal Clooney's Relationship Timeline
Sullivan Dempsey, Talula Dempsey, Patrick Dempsey, Jillian Fink and Darby Dempsey attend the Premiere for Neon's "Ferrari" at Directors Guild Of America on December 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California
Patrick Dempsey's 3 Kids: All About Talula, Darby and Sullivan
Monica Lewinsky, a former White House intern
Where Is Monica Lewinsky Now? A Look at the Activist's Life 27 Years After Bill Clinton Scandal
Elisa Lam ; Surveillance footage of Elisa Lam in the elevator of the Cecil Hotel.
Elisa Lam’s Body Was Found at the Infamous Cecil Hotel 13 Years Ago. Inside the Mysterious Circumstances Around Her Death — and What Police Really Think Happened
Elon Musk's Dating History
Elon Musk's Dating History: From Amber Heard to Grimes
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes arrives at federal court with mother Noel Holmes and father Christian Holmes on September 01, 2022 in San Jose, California.
Who Are Elizabeth Holmes' Parents? All About the Disgraced Theranos Founder's Dad Christian and Mom Noel
Robert F Kennedy Jr., (4th L), his wife Cheryl Hines (R) and family members during a campaign event to launch his 2024 presidential bid, at the Boston Park Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 19, 2023.
All About Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s 6 Children
Elon Musk carries his son X Æ A-Xii on his shoulders in the Oval Office of the White House on February 11, 2025 in Washington, DC ; Grimes attends the Premiere of "Captain Marvel" on March 4, 2019 in Hollywood, California.
Elon Musk and Grimes' 3 Kids: All About X Æ A-Xii, Exa Dark Sideræl and Techno Mechanicus (and What the Singer Has Said About Co-Parenting with the Tech CEO)