Sophie Goddard
Sophie Goddard is the Entertainment Editor of Marie Claire UK, as well as working across other titles in a freelance capacity. She has over 10 years journalism experience working on both digital and print platforms and prior to Marie Claire, worked at Glamour and Cosmopolitan magazine. Sophie writes about a number of topics, specialising in celebrity interviews and features. At Marie Claire, she is responsible for booking and interviewing cover stars and other celebrity interviews and is always open to pitches from publicists (she is always open to discussing sausage dogs, too).
Latest articles by Sophie Goddard
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Elsa Pataky's health and fitness secrets
From cold showers and vitamin smoothies to husband Chris Hemsworth (AKA Thor)’s special dinner dish, Elsa Pataky shares her insider tips on looking and feeling great...
By Sophie Goddard
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Alexa Chung: 'I feel better on days I wear makeup'
From all-night karaoke sessions to skincare staples, Alexa Chung fills us in on life in lockdown…
By Sophie Goddard
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Ophelia Lovibond: 'If you have a safety net, you’ll fall'
The actress on her latest Disney role, what she learned from Jim Carrey and why cliff-jumping is the new mindfulness...
By Sophie Goddard
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Charli Howard: “If I lose too much weight, people get funny about it”
Model Charli Howard talks to Sophie Goddard about body-posi pressure, her beauty range Squish and why colouring books are the secret to sanity during Covid-19….
By Sophie Goddard
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Jo Hartley: 'I think we should portray life as it really is'
This Is England Actress Jo Hartley tells Sophie Goddard about taking on her most challenging role yet, and what it’s like working with king of comedy, Ricky Gervais….
By Sophie Goddard
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Sharon Horgan: 'None of our lives are perfect, it’s the mess behind it people need to see'
BAFTA award-winning actress, writer, producer and director Sharon Horgan on awkward singing scenes, finding humour in the bleakest of situations and why a TV show about Covid-19 is surely just a matter of time…
By Sophie Goddard
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How to boost your immune system via your gut
Clinical nutritionist Stephanie Moore shares the advice we should all be taking right about now
By Sophie Goddard
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Emily Beecham: 'Honesty is the most important thing'
Sulphur and White’s Emily Beecham on taking on her most challenging role yet…
By Sophie Goddard
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Pearl Thusi: 'I was tired of Africans feeling like they had been done a favour'
As eagerly-awaited South African crime drama Queen Sono arrives on Netflix, Queen Sono herself – actress Pearl Thusi – tells Sophie Goddard about the role that’s changing history…
By Sophie Goddard
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Alice Liveing: 'Exercise is so nuanced and everyone’s approach is different'
Next in our #useyourvoice campaign, we look at our relationship with exercise. We all know exercise is good for our mental health, but what if you’re too anxious to get to the gym? Here, personal trainer and fitness influencer Alice Liveing shares her advice (and yes, she gets anxiety, too)
By Sophie Goddard
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QUEEN & SLIM INTERVIEW: Daniel Kaluuya on car sex, difficult scenes and his chemistry with Jodie Turner-Smith
Queen & Slim star Daniel Kaluuya tells Sophie Goddard why filming one of 2020's most impactful films left him dazed and confused...
By Sophie Goddard
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My no-BS fitness rules, by James Smith
Personal trainer James Smith AKA @JamesSmithPT is known for his straight-talking fitness advice and no-nonsense Instagram rants. Here, he breaks down where we’re going wrong in the gym…
By Sophie Goddard
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"My tough childhood showed me the importance of being independent and empowered"
Model and philanthropist Noëlla Coursaris hasn’t let a difficult start in life stop her from achieving the seemingly impossible. Here, the Malaika charity founder explains what she’s learned along the way…
By Sophie Goddard
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Gavin and Stacey's Mathew Horne on returning to Barry Island for Christmas
Ahead of Gavin and Stacey’s big Christmas return, Mathew Horne tells Sophie Goddard how it feels to be joining the Shipman family once again, and why working with on-screen ‘mum’ Alison Steadman was especially emotional this time around…
By Sophie Goddard
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Does your ex know your passwords?
Happy sharing passwords with your partner? Here's why it might not be such a great idea, and what you should be doing instead...
By Sophie Goddard
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'What it's like to lose a parent'
What does grief feel like? Writer Sophie Goddard shares her experience...
By Sophie Goddard
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Welcome to Dominica, AKA 'rainbow town'
Sophie Goddard takes a trip to the Caribbean to ‘Nature’s Island’
By Sophie Goddard
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Dr Sonia Adesara: 'Speak out, sometimes being a troublemaker is a good thing'
In honour of International Leadership Week 2019, we share the story of Sonia Adesara, a junior doctor and campaigner who believes everybody should have access to healthcare
By Sophie Goddard
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Meet the Future Shapers of 2019 who are inspiring women worldwide
This year's Marie Claire Future Shapers Awards, in partnership with Neutrogena, saw us recognise the work of 10 trailblazing powerhouses, who are working hard to make the world a happier, safer and better place for women in 2019...
By Sophie Goddard
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Natalia Dyer on Stranger Things, spoilers and who inspires her
With Stranger Things back on Netflix, Natalia Dyer tells us about working with Winona and how sci-fi became a cultural force for good
By Sophie Goddard