Lynsey Eidell

Lynsey Eidell
Title: Contributor
Education: Villanova University
  • Lynsey Eidell has worked as an entertainment writer for over 15 years, covering everything from evergreen content to celebrities.
  • She joined PEOPLE as a contributing writer in 2022.
  • Lynsey's words have appeared in outlets such as GLAMOUR, Vanity Fair, Teen Vogue, Allure and more.


Experience

Lynsey Eidell is a contributing writer for PEOPLE. She has 15 years of experience in journalism, with a focus on entertainment, pop culture and trending news.

Prior to PEOPLE, she was a digital entertainment contributor to GLAMOUR and an original member of the Social News Desk team of writers for Conde Nast, where she provided trending news and events coverage for their digital titles including Vanity Fair, Teen Vogue, Allure and more. Lynsey received her bachelor's degree in English from Villanova University in Villanova, Penn. in 2009 — and then launched her journalism career at Worth magazine, where she rose to senior editor.

About PEOPLE

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Latest from Lynsey Eidell

Duggar Sisters
Where Are the Duggar Sisters Now? All About the Former TLC Stars' Lives After 19 Kids and Counting
Ruby Franke and her children.
Where Are Ruby Franke’s 6 Kids Now? Here's What Happened to the Family After the Vlogger's 2023 Arrest
Ruby Franke and Kevin Franke.
Where Is Ruby Franke's Ex-Husband Now? All About Kevin Franke's Life 2 Years After His Ex-Wife’s Arrest — and Why He Says He ‘Still’ Loves Her
Mark Zuckerberg with his 3 sisters Randi, Arielle and Donna.
Mark Zuckerberg's 3 Siblings: All About the Meta CEO's Sisters Randi, Donna and Arielle
Ruby Franke in a family vlog ; Ruby Franke during a hearing Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, in St. George, Utah.
Where Are Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt Now? The Details Behind the Shocking Case That Inspired Lifetime’s Mormon Mom Gone Wrong
Amanda Knox after the first session of her appeal against her murder conviction on November 24, 2010 in Perugia, Italy ; Amanda Knox is interviewed on Good Morning America on March 25, 2025 in New York.
Where Is Amanda Knox Now? A Look at Her Life 10 Years After Exoneration — and What She's Told Her Young Kids About Her Time in Prison
Thomas Girardi presents closing arguments in the trial of Bryan Stow's lawsuit
What to Know About Tom Girardi and the Charges Against the Disgraced Former Lawyer
Tiger Woods and his girlfriend Erica Herman celebrate after the final round of the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on September 23, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia
Who Is Tiger Woods' Ex-Girlfriend? All About Erica Herman
Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp in episode 101 of The Residence.
The Residence Ending, Explained: Who Was the White House Killer in Netflix's New Murder Mystery Series?
Lauren Boebert and her sons Tyler, Brody, Kayden, and Roman.
Lauren Boebert's 4 Sons: What to Know About Tyler, Brody, Kaydon and Roman
Mark Wahlberg and wife Rhea Durham with their children Ella, Michael, Brendan, and Grace attend Wahlberg's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Cermony on July 29, 2010 in Hollywood, California.
Mark Wahlberg's 4 Children: All About Ella, Michael, Brendan and Grace
Andrew Tate, right, and his brother Tristan walk outside the Court of Appeal building in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, Dec. 22, 2023.
Who Are the Tate Brothers? What to Know About Disgraced Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate and the Criminal Charges Against Them
IMOGEN REID, ELLEN POMPEO; Natalia Grace and Kristine and Michael Barnett
Is Good American Family a True Story? Revisiting the Real-Life Natalia Grace Case That Inspired the Ellen Pompeo-Led Series
Alma Varsano, Jaron Varsano, Ori Varsano, Gal Gadot, Maya Varsano and Daniella Varsano attend the ceremony honoring Gal Gadot with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Gal Gadot's 4 Kids: All About Alma, Maya, Daniella and Ori
Karen Read looks at the gallery during her murder trial at Norfolk Superior Court.
Did Karen Read Kill Her Boyfriend? Revisiting Her Trial as She Shares Her Side of the Story in A Body in the Snow
Christine Quinn and Christian Richard attend the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards
Who Is Christine Quinn's Estranged Husband? All About Christian Dumontet
Trinity Rodman #6 of the United States
All About Trinity Rodman, the USWNT Star Who Made Her Olympic Debut in 2024
Joshua Kushner and Karlie Kloss attend The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion
All About Joshua Kushner, Karlie Kloss’ Husband and Jared Kushner’s Brother
Pat Benatar Family
Pat Benatar's 2 Daughters: All About Haley and Hana
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks on before the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 1, 2023 in Landover, Maryland
Quarterback Deshaun Watson: His Lawsuits, Suspension and NFL Reinstatement
Denise Richards Charlie Sheen daughters
Charlie Sheen's 5 Kids: All About Cassandra, Sami, Lola, Bob and Max
Sofia Grace Macy, Georgia Grace Macy, William H. Macy, and Felicity Huffman attend FIJI Water at the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 6, 2019 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California
All About Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy's 2 Daughters, Sophia and Georgia
Charles Manson during his trial in an undated photo.
How Did Charles Manson Die? Inside the Cult Leader's Life in Prison — and How He Avoided Death Row Despite His Gruesome Crimes
Casey Anthony
Casey Anthony's Case: A Timeline of Her Murder Trial and Life After Acquittal