Abbey Bender
Abbey Bender is a Digital Staff Writer for Woman’s World and FIRST for Women. She has been with the publications since 2022, and primarily writes and edits entertainment pieces. She’s also written about pets, cleaning and other lifestyle subjects. She has over a decade of editorial experience, and her writing on film and fashion has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Filmmaker Magazine, The Village Voice, Time Out New York and other publications. She has also contributed booklet essays to Blu-ray releases of Camille Claudel, The Bells of St. Mary’s, Showgirls and more, and has an essay featured in the book The Wes Anderson Collection: The French Dispatch. She has previously done social media work for companies like the Criterion Collection and Netflix and archive work for Rolling Stone. She has a BA in Cinema Studies and Literature from SUNY Purchase and an MS in Library and Information Science with a Certificate in Archives from the Pratt Institute. She lives in New York City with her tuxedo cat.
Recent Articles
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Entertainment
These 6 Christmas Albums From ’80s and ’90s Pop Divas Are a Walk Down Music’s Memory Lane
Take a trip back to the '80s and '90s this holiday season.
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Celebrities
Julia Roberts and Laura Dern Celebrate Their Kids’ 18th Birthdays With Touching Instagram Posts
Hollywood moms are actually a lot like us.
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Health
Is SIBO Making You Tired? Take This Quiz To Find Out — And Discover The Yogurt That Can Cure It
Never heard of SIBO? Read on to learn more about this common issue.
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Fashion
I Tried ‘Indestructible’ Pantyhose to See If They’re Worth It (Plus, My Tips on Making Your Own Tights Last Longer)
I can’t help but wonder if claims of indestructibility are too good to be true.
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Food & Recipes
Maple Syrup Isn’t Just for Breakfast — Here’s How to Use It in Savory Dishes
Here's how to include this sweet treat in your dinner.
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Food & Recipes
Could Japanese Mayonnaise Be Your New Favorite Condiment? (It’s Ours!)
Even if you don’t love mayo you might like it!
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Fashion
Why This Land’s End Nightgown Is One of My Wardrobe Staples
Inexpensive, comfy, and cute — what more do you need?
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Beauty
These Classic Fragrances Will Take You Back in Time (And Prove That the Nose Always Knows)
Spray on these scents and get nostalgic.