Effie Orfanides
School
University Of Massachusetts
Expertise
Britney Spears, The Royal Family, Celebrity Relationships
- Effie chatted up "Yellowjackets" star Juliette Lewis on a flight from Newark.
- She was in the pit for Britney Spears' Las Vegas residency and may or may not have cried the entire time.
- Celebrity hotspots are totally her thing, and she has dined in the same room as many celebs including Rihanna and Nathan Lane.
Experience
After working as a nanny for many years, Effie branched into online journalism as a relationships blogger. From there, she started writing about famous relationships for a variety of websites. Over the course of nearly 20 years, she has had bylines at more than a dozen publications covering everything from the royal family to reality television. In 2022, she created her first mobile app called Beacheo.
Education
Effie earned her bachelor's degree in English with a focus in literature and a minor in philosophy. She graduated magna cum laude.
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Stories By Effie Orfanides
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Derek Jeter and Hannah Jeter's longevity as a couple might make their marriage seem like a grand slam, but they have several strikes against their relationship.
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has had several high-profile relationships over the years, but is he interested in settling down and starting a family?
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While rumors have been swirling about Kate Middleton's prolonged absence from royal duties, Prince William insists that she's "doing well."
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The latest update about Kate Middleton's royal status paints a pessimistic picture. Amid her cancer treatments, her return might take even longer than expected.
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Rory McIlroy and wife Erica Stoll announced their divorce on May 14, but their absence from one golf event should have been the first sign something was wrong.
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Ever since the beginning of "American Idol," Ryan Seacrest has shared the screen with some big personalities. But is he ready to welcome a star of his own?
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Donnie Wahlberg has had amazing success as a member of New Kids on the Block and a star of "Blue Bloods," but he's also experienced his share of tragedy.
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It's hard not to be famous when your last name is Kardashian, but in recent years, Rob has been keeping a lower profile than sisters Kim, Kourtney, and Khloé.
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Elvis and Priscilla Presley's marriage may have ended in divorce, but their love stayed with them both, even decades after the King's death.
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"The Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice didn't want to sign a prenup, but added a special clause once her ex-husband, Joe Giudice, urged her to.
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With Barron Trump now a legal adult, his mom Melania Trump's life is about to change for good. We spoke to an expert about what his birthday means for Melania.
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Donald Trump believes his son, Barron, is good at many things, but he particularly praises the teen's computer skills, saying he can make the machines "sing."
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Lauren Manzo initially denied rumors that her marriage to Vito Scalia was over, but she eventually admitted that the pair had decided to divorce.
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Tristan Thompson, NBA player and ex of Khloe Kardashian, is the temporary guardian of his younger brother Amari, who lives with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
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Travis Kelce has been spotted smoking while off the field, but does his superstar girlfriend partake as well? Here's what Taylor Swift has said about smoking.
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Oncologist Chadi Nabhan talked exclusively with Nicki Swift about what we can learn from news of King Charles III's cancer diagnosis and how serious it may be.
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Patrick Mahomes' brother Jackson helped guide a child to safety after the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade ended in violence.
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Explore controversial clauses in celebrity prenups. From infidelity rules to unique financial agreements, uncover the secretive world of star-studded prenups.
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's second shot at marriage shows potential sings of strain. Take a look at why their second attempt at marriage may be in trouble.
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From 2010 to 2015, the fan-favorite dramedy series Parenthood featured an all-star cast portraying the Braverman family. Here's what the stars are up to today.
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The relationship between Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle is nothing short of a high-society soap opera. Here's a rundown of our favorite royal rift.
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As Barron Trump has gotten older, there have been many instances of unfortunate and tragic events in his life that will undoubtedly shape his future.
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Learn about some of the “Dancing With The Stars” contestants who struggled in the ballroom. See who made the list of the show's least graceful stars.
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For many of the pros, "Dancing with the Stars" has been a career launchpad, while for others, behind-the-scenes drama can cause them to exit the show.
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Whether it's entitled celebrities or controversial judge critiques, here's a look at some of the biggest beefs in "Dancing With the Stars" history.