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Erica Jean
SCMP Contributor
Erica is a US-based contributor for Style by SCMP, specializing in fashion and pop culture. Her articles have been featured in The New York Times, Teen Vogue and Berkeleyside. Erica holds dual degrees in cognitive science and data science from the University of California, Berkeley.
Hailing from Virginia, O’Grady started out taking dance lessons and singing in the church choir; these days she’s better known as Simone in Fox show Star, and Paula in The White Lotus.
A former homecoming queen with an eye for high fashion, Weathersby, an outspoken Trump critic, met Jones while the two were at university – the pair were together until they split in January.
A father from the age of 19 and a grandfather since he was 37, Mellencamp has spent most of his life surrounded by family, often taking his children on the road with him on tour.
Following break-ups with Shia LaBeouf and ex-fiancé Robert Pattinson, FKA Twigs seems to have found a kindred spirit in sensitive soul Hemingway, who learned photography with his skateboarding friends.
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Taking a break from film to pursue a master’s degree in creative writing, Watson has a reportedly ‘normal’ relationship with her fellow Oxford student, and not much has been revealed to the press.
Originally an architect, Welch scored his big break in set design working on Joel Schumacher’s The Lost Boys – but it was meeting O’Hara on the set of Beetlejuice that truly changed his life.
From being read Where the Wild Things Are to grappling with her father’s method acting, True Whitaker has grown up immersed in movies – now she’s poised to take the limelight herself.
Gubler appeared in 15 seasons of FBI drama Criminal Minds, and while his character never had a long-term relationship, the model-turned-actor has dated famous women, from pop stars to actresses.
Engel previously dated SG Lewis, the music producer for Dua Lipa, Elton John and more; Peters, meanwhile, has dated the likes of singer Halsey and actress Emma Roberts.
Hoover’s novels often touch upon contemporary issues such as domestic abuse and drug use – but before her international bestseller, she didn’t think she could have a writing career.
The actress and singer’s supportive mother, Julie Knight, cashed in her retirement fund to move to Los Angeles, working nights and waiting in parking lots during her daughter’s auditions.
From a chance meeting during a presidential campaign to a White House escape attempt and crashing into a Secret Service car: how the couple navigated their sometimes comic dating years.
Charlie Cunningham has been romantically linked with the Women Talking actress since 2023, but remains tight-lipped about his personal life – here’s what we do know about the musician
Peyton Manning was quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos before retiring in 2016 – but what do we know about wife Ashley Thompson, whom he met before he even started university?
Weisberger based her novel on her experience as assistant to Vogue editor and Met Gala chairwoman Anna Wintour. The book was adapted into an Oscar-tipped film and Sir Elton John-scored musical
Ogilvy is the grandson of the late Queen Elizabeth’s first cousin; he captained the rugby team at Brown University, and has been linked to Michaela Kennedy-Cuomo and Isabella Charlotta Poppius.
Singer and actress Suki Waterhouse reportedly tied the knot with Twilight star Robert Pattinson on New Year’s Eve – but who is her equally talented sister, who’s starred alongside Jake Gyllenhaal?
Alyssa Farah and Justin Griffin were dating long-distance and briefly broke up, then the political pundit posted a ‘thirst trap’ photo – now they live in the New York suburbs with their dog Herbie.
The son of Wreck-It Ralph actor John C. Reilly has carved out his own career thanks to TikTok, some plum modelling gigs, and a handful of viral musical hits – here’s what else you need to know about him
Barrymore found fame as a child star in E.T. – she had her first public relationship with Corey Feldman at 14 and her first wedding at 19, but she divorced 3rd husband Will Kopelman in 2016.
Bobby dabbled in politics after university, even hosting a fundraiser for Barack Obama in 2008, but ultimately chose to pursue a career in film; he has raised a family with his ex-CIA spy wife.
From her career in law to supporting her billionaire husband’s philanthropy, Christine is not your typical Wall Street wife – the pair got married in 1995 followed by a celebration at the Frick Museum.
Olivia Buckingham’s unique ability to blend vintage inspiration with modern glamour has helped her make a name for herself in the fashion world – here’s what you need to know about her
Made in Chelsea made a bad-boy star out of real-life rich kid Spencer Matthews; now a family man and charity fundraiser, he runs his own zero-alcohol spirits company
Alison grew up outside Hollywood but often joined her famous dad on set; she starred with Kevin Spacey and John Cusack in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and has directed 2 films.
Kyriss is a dedicated mother of 6, including 4 children fathered by Brown; the pair were engaged but never made it to the altar amid a raft of controversies surrounding the former athlete.
Crews met Rebecca King – a music minister whose father was a Black Panther – while he was at university; today, the mother of 5 has a music career and a clothing line whose fans include Avril Lavigne.
‘We’re like the Von Trapps, but not quite as pretty or perfect,’ the Dune: Part Two star once said – the Pugh siblings all followed their ballet-dancing mother into the performing arts.
Oliver auditioned for Conversations with Friends despite having no professional experience; her career’s taken off since, with appearances in 2023’s Saltburn and the upcoming Wuthering Heights.
