Nasha Smith

Nasha Smith
Title: Contributor
Education: Arizona State University
  • Nasha Smith has worked as a writer for over 10 years, covering everything from sports to pop culture
  • She joined PEOPLE as a contributing writer in 2022.
  • Nasha Smith's work has previously appeared in outlets such as Condé Nast Traveler, InStyle, Shondaland, Thrillist, Lonely Planet, Business Insider, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN’s Andscape.

Experience

Nasha Smith has over 10 years of experience as a writer and has been a contributing writer for PEOPLE since 2022.

She has covered entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and sports with bylines in Condé Nast Traveler, InStyle, Shondaland, Thrillist, Lonely Planet, Business Insider, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN’s Andscape. Nasha is a Ph.D. student and Graduate College Enrichment Fellow at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She holds a Master’s degree in Sports Ethics and Integrity from Swansea University, a Master’s degree in Strategic Communication from Texas Christian University, and a Bachelor’s degree from Grambling State University in Mass Communication with a minor in French.

About PEOPLE

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Latest from Nasha Smith

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All About Jalen Green and Draya Michele's Daughter
Alex Verdugo #24 of the New York Yankees during Game 4 of the 2024 World Series on October 29, 2024 in New York ; Alex Verdugo smiles with girlfriend Yamille Alcala and their children in August 2022.
Who Is Baseball Player Alex Verdugo's Girlfriend? All About Yamille Alcala
Stephanie McMahon and Paul Levesque attend the Premiere of 20th Century Fox's "Stuber" on July 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon’s Relationship: All About the WWE Stars’ 21 Years of Marriage (and Why They Were Once ‘Forbidden’ to Date!)
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) poses with his family prior to the NFC Wild Card game between the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Rams game on Sunday January 14, 2023 at Ford Field in Detroit, MI.
Meet Matthew Stafford's 4 Kids! All About the L.A. Rams Quarterback's Daughters Sawyer, Chandler, Hunter and Tyler
Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics and Mechalle Brown poses for a photo after the game against the Indiana Pacers; Marselles Brown attends Leon Spinks celebration of life and memorial service
All About Boston Celtics Star Jaylen Brown's Parents, Mechalle and Marselles Brown
Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during a game on February 23, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts ; Jason Tatum, Jaycoob Tatum, Kayden Tatum and Justin Tatum pose for a photo together in June 2023.
Jayson Tatum's 2 Siblings: All About the Boston Celtics Star’s Brother Jaycob and Sister Kayden
Hendrix Hart, Kenzo Hart, Eniko Hart, Kevin Hart, Kaori Hart and Heaven Hart attend the 25th Annual Mark Twain Prize For American Humor at The Kennedy Center on March 24, 2024.
Kevin Hart's 4 Kids: All About Heaven, Hendrix, Kenzo and Kaori
Chloe Kitts and Collin Murray-Boyles pose for a photo together in December 2024.
Chloe Kitts and Collin Murray-Boyles' Relationship: All About the South Carolina Gamecocks Stars’ Romance (Including Their Viral TikTok Moments!)
Tyler Glasnow celebrates with girlfriend Meghan Murphy after winning the 2024 World Series with the L.A. Dodgers.
Who Is Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Tyler Glasnow's Fiancée? All About Meghan Murphy (and Their Meet-Cute Intro at a Baseball Game!)
Sheawna Weathersby. ; Chris Jones #95 of the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on August 24, 2019.
Who Is Chris Jones' Ex-Girlfriend? All About Sheawna Weathersby
Usain Bolt and Kasi J. Bennett smile with their three children Olympia, Thunder and Saint in December 2024.
Usain Bolt's 3 Kids: All About the Olympic Sprinter’s Daughter Olympia and Twin Sons Thunder and Saint
Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander attend the Vanity Fair x Louis Vuitton dinner during the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival.
Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander's Relationship Timeline
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren attend the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 27, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California.
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren's Relationship Timeline
Gracie and Clark Hunt at Chiefs game
Meet Gracie Hunt! All About Kansas City Chiefs Owner Clark Hunt's Elder Daughter (and Her Close Relationship with Taylor Swift)
Kendrick Lamar, winner of Video of the Year, Best Hip Hop, Best Cinematography, Best Direction, Best Art Direction, Best Visual Effects for 'Humble', poses in the press room during the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards
All About Kendrick Lamar's Parents, Paula Oliver and Kenny Duckworth (and Which Grammy-Nominated Album They Feature On)
Jalen Hurts prior to the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on January 29, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ; Averion Hurts Jr.
Jalen Hurts' 2 Siblings: All About His Brother Averion Jr. and Sister Kynnedy
Shakira and Gerard Pique arrive at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada
Shakira and Gerard Piqué's Relationship Timeline
Anthony Rizzo after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Yankee Stadium on April 03, 2023. ; Anthony Rizzo and Emily Vakos attend Michael Rubin's 2022 Fanatics Super Bowl Party on February 12, 2022 in Culver City, California.
Who Is Anthony Rizzo's Wife? All About Emily Vakos
Sean Payton with his children Meghan Payton and Connor Payton at a New Orleans Saints football game at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA.
Sean Payton’s 2 Kids: All About the Denver Broncos Coach’s Daughter Meghan and Son Connor
Andrew Wiggins and girlfriend Mychal Johnson with their two daughters Amyah and Alayah in June 2024.
Who Is Andrew Wiggins' Girlfriend? All About Mychal Johnson (Who Is Expecting Baby No. 3 with the Golden State Warriors Forward!)
Hazel Renee, Cash Green, Draymond Jamal Green Jr., Olive Green, and Draymond Green attend Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2024 at Barker Hangar on July 13, 2024 in Santa Monica, California.
Draymond Green's 4 Kids: All About the Golden State Warriors Star’s Son and Daughters (and Their Hilarious Courtside Antics!)
Ian Eagle and son Noah Eagle during the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
All About Ian Eagle's Son (and Fellow Sports Broadcaster!) Noah Eagle — Who’s Helping Him Lead Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday’s Coverage
Tua Tagovailoa with his parents Diane and Galu, brother Taulia, and sisters Taysia and Taylor.
Tua Tagovailoa's 3 Siblings: All About the Miami Dolphins Quarterback’s Sisters and Brother (Who He Once Shared the Football Field With!)
Cooper Manning attends Bleacher Report's 'Bleacher Ball at The Mezzanine' on February 5, 2016 in San Francisco, California ; Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns warms up before a game on September 16, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
All About Arch Manning's Dad Cooper Manning — and How He Led the Quarterback to the Texas Longhorns