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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We chat to Gisele Bundchen, the face of Dior Skincare
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen on her ultimate beauty icon, keeping a super simple skincare routine and why kicking off each day with meditation is a game-changer...
By Sophie Goddard
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Siena Kelly: "We need to have a conversation about our responsibility to sex workers"
Actress Siena Kelly on playing a porn star in Channel 4’s Adult Material and what it was like visiting the PornHub set for research...
By Sophie Goddard
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Hailey Bieber: "I was going through a lot of heartbreak privately"
Hailey Bieber on dealing with heartbreak in the public eye, married life with Justin and why she believes in giving everyone the benefit of the doubt...
By Sophie Goddard
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Lashana Lynch: “Men know we’re in the room now”
No Time To Die actress Lashana Lynch on playing new agent Nomi in the 25th Bond film, working with Phoebe Waller-Bridge and overcoming barriers to Black actresses in Hollywood
By Sophie Goddard
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Adrienne Herbert: “I’ve definitely dropped the ball"
Feeling uncertain about the future of work? You’re not alone. We spoke to trainer and author Adrienne Herbert AKA Adrienne LDN about her own experience navigating the changing working landscape and why it's OK to drop the ball sometimes...
By Sophie Goddard
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50 Cent: “Rap music is female-friendly"
50 Cent on his TV show Power, misogyny in rap music and how he feels about his most famous song 17 years on...
By Sophie Goddard
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"I got a dog in lockdown, less judgement please"
Lockdown saw a huge spike in the number of dogs being bought, but not all of us are bad owners, says writer Sophie Goddard
By Sophie Goddard
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RATCHED: We watched the first episode and it was creepy AF
Netflix’s new drama Ratched starring Sarah Paulson, Cynthia Nixon and Sharon Stone tells the terrifying story of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’s Nurse Ratched - here’s what you need to know about it...
By Sophie Goddard
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Why we’re obsessed with Married at First Sight Australia
Haven't seen Married At First Sight Australia? This is what you’re missing...
By Sophie Goddard
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Foxes: "Living up to expectations can be difficult"
She’s the Southampton girl who won a Grammy in her twenties, but what happened next? Sophie Goddard meets Foxes to find out…
By Sophie Goddard
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Vick Hope: “Relationships can’t truly be colourblind”
TV and radio presenter Vick Hope writes for us about her experiences of racial identity, interracial relationships and the Black Lives Matter movement.
By Sophie Goddard
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Pearl Lowe: “When I’m not creating, I’m dangerous”
Fashion and interior designer Pearl Lowe on vintage fashion, not-quite-perfect interiors and how she ended up raising thousands for the NHS with her Liberty-print face masks…
By Sophie Goddard
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Zoe Sugg: “Always go with your gut”
Social media influencer Zoella talks interiors, house envy and ridiculous rumours….
By Sophie Goddard
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Caitlin Moran: “I wanted to make a movie where nothing bad happens to a girl”
Best-selling author and columnist Caitlin Moran on adapting How To Build A Girl for the big screen...
By Sophie Goddard
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Raye: "I've got big dreams"
She’s written songs for some of the biggest artists in the business, but now it’s Raye’s turn in the spotlight...
By Sophie Goddard
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Juno Temple: “I can’t play a 22-year-old anymore”
Little Birds Actress Juno Temple on growing up on film, erotica and Brexit
By Sophie Goddard
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Lolo Zouai: “I don’t feel like anyone is controlling me”
She was handpicked to support Dua Lipa on tour and counts both Dua and Billie Eilish as mega-fans. Sophie Goddard speaks to Lolo Zouai about the success of her debut album, unusual rider requests and why she’ll always be grateful to indie artists…
By Sophie Goddard
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These are the emails you regret sending
Ever pressed ‘send’ only to realise you’ve sent an email to the wrong person? Or fired off a ranty text after a few wines that you'll regret the next morning? At least you're not alone, read on...
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