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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Karen Gillan: “It turned into a sisterhood”
The Scottish actress on why shooting Tarantino-esque thriller Gunpowder Milkshake with her female acting heroes was so meaningful (and how she prepared for the massive action film in just three weeks)
By Sophie Goddard
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Storrs Hall: A welcome slice of escapism in the Lake District
With arguably the best views in the Lake District, here's why you should be adding Storrs Hall to your itinerary...
By Sophie Goddard
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Alesha Dixon: “I’ve retired myself from caring what people think”
Popstar-turned-wellness entrepreneur Alesha Dixon on learning from her mistakes, those heady Mis-Teeq touring days and finding balance from the inside-out.
By Sophie Goddard
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Billie Piper: "Modern love is really hard"
As her directorial debut, Rare Beasts, hits cinema screens to rave reviews, Billie Piper shares the process behind making it - and why she was determined not to paint women as victims or wallflowers.
By Sophie Goddard
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Why is everyone so obsessed with the Friends reunion?
The One Where They Get Back Together is streaming this Thursday, but why is everyone losing their minds over it?
By Sophie Goddard
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Halle Berry: "I struggled to find women who reflected me growing up"
By Sophie Goddard
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"The lessons I've learned from setting up a business"
61% of women are considering a complete career pivot as a result of the pandemic. If you're one of them, this advice from entrepreneur Elissa Corrigan, might come in useful...
By Sophie Goddard
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Kate Winslet: “Women know what women want”
She plays palaeontologist Mary Anning in the film everyone's talking about - here, Kate Winslet fills us in on the making of Ammonite (and yes, that sex scene...)
By Sophie Goddard
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How to upcycle treasured jewellery
Keen to breathe new life into sentimental jewellery but not sure how? Here’s an idea...
By Sophie Goddard
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Catherine Bohart: 'I’m frightened of losing what I found in lockdown'
Award-winning writer and comedian Catherine Bohart shares what her own lockdown mental health journey helped her discover
By Sophie Goddard
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Munroe Bergdorf: 'Time's up on social media abuse'
Activist Munroe Bergdorf on why 2021 must be the year of lasting, impactful change online
By Sophie Goddard
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Pritika Swarup: 'Women are rewriting the rules'
This IWD, Model Pritika Swarup talks juggling studies with modelling, diversity in fashion and why she decided to set up her own investment fund
By Sophie Goddard
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The best food delivery boxes for Valentine’s Day
Does the thought of spending 14th February with yet another ready meal cut deep? Here’s our pick of the best food delivery boxes to order for Valentine's (or Galentine's) instead....
By Sophie Goddard
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10 questions we had watching Behind Her Eyes
Trust us, you'll be just as obsessed with the new Netflix thriller starring Simona Brown, Tom Bateman and Eve Hewson
By Sophie Goddard
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How to protect your pup from dog theft
Huge lockdown price hikes on dogs and puppies means dog theft is at an all-time high. Here’s how to keep your dog safe from thieves...
By Sophie Goddard
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Nez Hasan: "How I became a beauty boss"
She’s the woman behind one of the beauty industry’s biggest brow accounts and her incredibly realistic work has won her legions of fans and loyal customers. Here's how she made it happen...
By Sophie Goddard
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Andrea Riseborough: “There's no right way to do something differently but it's important to try"
She’s starred in some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters and is now about to play a key member of a dangerous, cocaine-smuggling family in new crime drama ZeroZeroZero. Here, Newcastle-born actress Andrea Riseborough talks about her latest role and the landscape for women in Hollywood after #MeToo...
By Sophie Goddard
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9 things you need to know about Malcolm & Marie
Fan of Euphoria? Then chances are, Malcolm & Marie is already on your radar. Written by Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, Malcolm & Marie stars Euphoria lead Zendaya and John David Washington (the pair also produce) who play a couple returning home after a movie premiere to an almighty argument. Here’s what you need to know about the love story with a twist.
By Sophie Goddard
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Sean Hepburn Ferrer: “Audrey Hepburn was one of us"
Audrey Hepburn’s son Sean Hepburn Ferrer and granddaughter Emma Ferrer on the new Audrey Hepburn documentary, AUDREY
By Sophie Goddard
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Why Calvin Klein's Eternity campaign reminds us that love is all we need
Starring original 'Super' Christy Turlington, we’re down for the nineties nostalgia and message of love – here's what you need to know...
By Sophie Goddard
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Single with benefits: the self-fulfilling power of not dating
Forget the sad, pathetic tropes of single life. According to stats, being self-partnered is actually physically, economically and psychologically good for you. So forget 'smug couple bakes bread in lockdown together' season – here are five key reasons to stay firmly unattached
By Sophie Goddard
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#ShelfLife: Delta Goodrem on her favourite books
We grill our favourite people on the books that changed their lives...
By Sophie Goddard
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#ShelfLife: Leona Lewis on the books that shaped her
We grill our favourite people on the books that changed their life…
By Sophie Goddard
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Josie Man: "Being sensitive is not a bad thing"
Singer-songwriter Josie Man on vulnerable lyrics, feeling like an outsider and why sometimes the most painful experiences make the best songs
By Sophie Goddard
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Brie Larson: "There’s room for all of us"
Academy Award-winner Brie Larson on her most influential film roles, feeling ‘uncomfortable’ in her looks and the life advice she's never forgotten...
By Sophie Goddard
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Este Haim: "Touring is one of the only things that brings me joy"
Haim's bass player Este on surviving lockdown, music's big issue with sexism and what it's like to faint on stage at Glastonbury.
By Sophie Goddard
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Sheryl Crow: "Women are taking their power back"
Her new singles Woman in the White House and In The End have brought the singer-songwriter back to our airwaves once again. Sophie Goddard meets Sheryl Crow to hear the inspiration behind them.
By Sophie Goddard