Opinion
Views and opinion on the biggest stories of the day from the Editors at Marie Claire
Opinion
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"I'm a royalist, but throwing an elaborate Coronation in the cost of living crisis feels deeply inappropriate"
By Jenny Proudfoot
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"I'm sorry but Sarah Ferguson's regressive comments on divorce don't sit well with me"
By Jenny Proudfoot
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Succession’s leading men are trash—so why are so many of us weirdly attracted to them?
I'm breaking it down character by character
By Shannon Lawlor
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How much has the Met Police actually changed since the murder of Sarah Everard?
By Jenny Proudfoot
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"We must learn from the mishandling of Nicola Bulley's tragic missing person case"
The discovery of Nicola Bulley’s body brings her nationwide search to a close - but we must learn from the mishandling of this watershed case.
By Jenny Proudfoot
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Pamela Anderson deserves only our generation's respect
By Jenny Proudfoot
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Jacinda Ardern's resignation is a sad reminder of the challenges female leaders still face
By Jenny Proudfoot
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Where are the female directors in this year's award nominations?
By Jenny Proudfoot
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Meghan Markle is 'holding up a mirror to modern-day racism', argues Ateh Jewel after Jeremy Clarkson rant
Marie Claire columnist Ateh Jewel explains why Clarkson's foul comments about Meghan Markle signify a much deeper issue...
By Ateh Jewel
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Does anyone care about Brittney Griner?
By Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu
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Peaceful protestors following Mahsa Amini's death could now face the death penalty in Iran
Following country-wide protests in Iran, lawmakers have reportedly voted to impose the death penalty as a deterrent
By Jenny Proudfoot
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The new Minister for Women's view on abortion is extremely alarming
By Jenny Proudfoot
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Talk is cheap: how I turned words into action
Activist Imarn Ayton talks turning words into action and the impact it can have...
By Imarn Ayton
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Life lessons from all of the women I have spoken to during Black History Month
What I have learnt from the Black women I’ve interviewed on my podcast...
By Emma Slade Edmondson
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Can Ye West ever support the black community again after siding with right-wing ideologies?
Following the reveal of Ye West's controversial 'White Lives Matter' sweatshirts, one writer looks into theories that there could be a misguided deeper message
By Imarn Ayton
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"Now is a critical moment to discuss violence against women"
Footballer Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape and assault, prompting long overdue conversations around violence against women.
By Jenny Proudfoot
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The realities of trying to make friends as an adult
Basically they're a lot harder to find when you're not six.
By Marie Claire
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"It is our duty to lend our voices to the Iranian women who have been silenced"
Mahsa Amini's brutal death has triggered violent civil unrest across Iran and protests against the regime, but as the government blocks the country's access to the internet, Features Editor Jenny Proudfoot says it is up to us to keep the conversation going.
By Jenny Proudfoot
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From a 50-year ban to sold-out stadiums: here's how far women's football has come
As England's Lionesses get ready for the semi-final of the Euros 2022, Features Editor Jenny Proudfoot looks back at the long history of adversity in "the Women's Game" and how far we have come...
By Jenny Proudfoot
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It is our duty to keep talking about the refugee crisis
Jenny Proudfoot sat down with founder and CEO of The Worldwide Tribe Jaz O'Hara for a reminder that the problem is far from over...
By Jenny Proudfoot
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Reggie Yates: "The Grenfell fire was about people not politics"
Broadcaster and filmmaker Reggie Yates on the lessons we all learned from the Grenfell fire
By Marie Claire
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"We cannot let mocking alleged abuse victims become a trend"
As Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's defamation trial resumes, Features Editor Jenny Proudfoot calls out the toxic online dialogue around it and the consequences it will have for future victims of abuse...
By Jenny Proudfoot
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Where's all the sex in season 2 of Bridgerton?! A disappointed viewer asks...
*Bridgerton season 2 spoilers ahead*
By Katie Thomas
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"We cannot let male violence overshadow a historic night for women in film"
Jane Campion became the third woman in history to win Best Director, and for the first time ever the awards show was hosted by three women. But all people are talking about this morning is Will Smith slapping Chris Rock.
By Jenny Proudfoot
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This month we are amplifying the voices of women on the frontline in Ukraine
By Jenny Proudfoot
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'To all the people who question why I celebrate International Women's Day'
Features Editor Jenny Proudfoot breaks down the misconceptions around the annual celebration...
By Jenny Proudfoot
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'We need to change the narrative around violence against women'
Should it matter that Ashling Murphy was 'just going for a run'? Nothing would justify her death.
By Jenny Proudfoot