Anya Leon

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Anya Leon is a Senior News Editor and the Parents Editor for PEOPLE. She's been at the brand for over 14 years in various roles across the Entertainment, Lifestyle and News teams. She has appeared on PEOPLE's podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, and covers everything from exclusive pregnancy news to every single Kardashian birth (11 and counting!). She resides in Northern Virginia with her family.

About PEOPLE

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Latest from Anya Leon

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Hugh Hefner's Ex-Wife Kimberly Defends Playboy Founder After Release of Crystal Hefner’s Bombshell Memoir
Hugh Hefner's Ex-Wife Kimberly Defends Playboy Founder After Release of Crystal Hefner’s Bombshell Memoir
Eva Amurri Celebrates 'Retro Glam' Bachelorette Party in New Orleans: 'Such a Vibe'
Eva Amurri Celebrates Ahead of Wedding with 'Retro Glam' Bachelorette Party in New Orleans! (Exclusive)
Donna Kelce Reminisces on Christmas with Jason and Travis as Kids and Seeing 'the Joy in Their Eyes'
Donna Kelce Shares Christmas Memories of Young Jason and Travis: 'I Remember the Joy in Their Eyes' (Exclusive)
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Gordon Ramsay Welcomed a baby
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Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin Pose with Kids at Festival
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 02: (L-R) Jimmie Allen and Alexis Gale attend the Recording Academy Honors presented by The Black Music Collective during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards on April 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Jimmie Allen and Wife Alexis 'Are Still Together' After Working Things Out Post-Divorce Filing: Rep (Exclusive)
Kimora Lee Simmons in Japan with family
Kimora Lee Simmons Says Family Trip to Japan Wasn't Vacation: 'This Is a Cultural Trip' (Exclusive)
Alec Baldwin, right, and wife Hilaria Baldwin attend The Museum Gala at the American Museum of Natural History
Hilaria Baldwin Tells PEOPLE She Feels 'So Lucky' to Have Husband Alec on 11-Year Anniversary (Exclusive)
: Peta Murgatroyd and Maks Chmerkovskiy Reveal Their Baby Boy's Name and Share First Photo (
Peta Murgatroyd and Maks Chmerkovskiy Reveal Their Baby Boy's Name and Share First Photo (Exclusive)
Aoki Lee Simmons Graduation
Kimora Lee Simmons' Daughter Aoki Lee Graduates from Harvard: 'Proud and Relieved' (Exclusive)
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Eva Amurri Tries on Wedding Dresses Ahead of Nuptials to Ian Hock: See the Photos! (Exclusive)
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12 Photos That Prove Chip and Joanna Gaines Have Parenting Down Pat
Odell Beckham Jr. Joined in Fortnite Session by Son Zydn, 5 Months
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Odell Beckham Jr. Talks 'Special Bond' with Van Jefferson as Both Welcomed Sons After Super Bowl
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Odell Beckham Jr. Opens Up About Life as a Dad to 8-Month-Old Son Zydn: 'I'm All In'
Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush
Jenna Bush Hager Says Watching Sister Barbara's 'Dreams Come True' as a Mom Is an 'Incredible Gift'
Tyrse Gibson and Zelie Timothy
Tyrese Gibson Opens Up About 'Perfect Storm' of His Relationship with Girlfriend Zelie Timothy
Actress Nia Long attends Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals on June 8, 2022 between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Nia Long's 'Main Focus' Is Son Kez amid Ime Udoka Cheating Scandal, Source Says: 'Her Priority'
Hilaria Baldwin Reveals That She and Alec Baldwin Have Welcomed Their Seventh Baby: 'We Are Overjoyed'. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci51suhDuSS/.
Hilaria Baldwin and Alec Baldwin Welcome Seventh Baby Together: 'We Are Overjoyed'
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Actress Nia Long (L) and her Husband Ime Udoka (R) attend the BET's 2017 American Black Film Festival Honors Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 17, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)
Nia Long Speaks Out amid Fiancé Ime Udoka's Alleged Affair, Suspension from Celtics