Ale Russian Title: Contributor Education: University of Florida Ale Russian has worked as an entertainment writer for seven years, covering everything from evergreen content to celebrities.She joined PEOPLE as a contributing writer in 2016 and returned to the brand in 2023 after leaving in 2021.Emma's words have appeared in outlets such as Women's World, First For Women, Biography.com, the Chicago Sun-Times. Experience Ale Russian has seven years of experience as a writer and has been a contributing writer for PEOPLE since 2023.She has worked in journalism and communications since first starting as an intern at PEOPLE Magazine in 2016 and subsequently joining the movies team. After leaving the outlet in 2021, she's had work published in Women's World, First For Women, Biography.com, the Chicago Sun-Times and more publications. She works in corporate communications now, and is thrilled to return to her first home as a contributing writer after a few years away. She graduated from the University of Florida in 2016. About PEOPLE PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.