Jamie Ballard Title: Contributor Education: San Diego State University Jamie Ballard has worked as an entertainment writer for six years, covering everything from lifestyle to entertainment news.She joined PEOPLE as a contributing writer in 2022.Jamie has also written for Cosmopolitan, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping and YouGov, among other publications. Experience Jamie Ballard has six years of experience as a writer and has been a contributing writer for PEOPLE since 2022.She is a freelance writer and editor who covers news, lifestyle, and entertainment topics, including sex and relationships, TV, movies, books, health, pets, food and drinks, pop culture, shopping and personal finance. She regularly contributes to Cosmopolitan, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping and YouGov, among other publications. 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.