Kayla Grant

Title: Writer/Reporter, Parents

Education: Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Clark Atlanta University

Kayla Grant has worked as a writer for six years, covering everything from health stories to lifestyle, culture and entertainment news.
She joined PEOPLE as a writer/reporter for the Society & Culture team in 2025.
Kayla previously served as the Associate Editor at 21Ninety and her byline appears on various publications including ESSENCE GU, Black Love, theGrio and Shondaland.

Kayla Grant has six years of experience working in print and digital media. She joined PEOPLE in 2025 and currently works as a writer/reporter for the Society & Culture team.

Before joining PEOPLE, Kayla served as an associate editor for 21Ninety. She also worked as a freelance journalist, with her byline appearing on ESSENCE GU, Business Insider, Shondaland, theGrio and more. In all of her roles, Kayla used her passion for telling stories to amplify the underrepresented within the lifestyle and entertainment space.

While Kayla's official journalism career began in Atlanta on the campus of Clark Atlanta University, she always had a love for stories and the journalism industry. From watching celebrity interviews to binge watching Emmy-award winning television shows, everything in her life prepared her to become a journalist.

Kayla Grant graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism with a Master of Science in Journalism and Clark Atlanta University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media Arts.

PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.

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