To celebrate International Women’s Day 2020, we asked women like Jackie Aina, Cecile Richards, Andrea Mitchell, Bellamy Young, and more to reflect on how other women have lifted them up—mentored them, advised them, represented them, and above all showed them what was possible. We’ll be sharing their stories here all week. Unlike most people in…
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Ever since Shonda Rhimes announced her massive development deal with Netflix, we’ve anxiously awaited details on her new slate of shows. (Not to worry, Grey’s Anatomy fans, the medical drama is not going anywhere anytime soon.) One show in particular piqued our interest: Inventing Anna. The limited series will tell the story of Anna Delvey…
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Last August, long-time ABC showrunner and producer Shonda Rhimes—the genius behind Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal—shocked her fans and the industry when she announced she was leaving the cable juggernaut behind to create a slew of new shows for Netflix. Eight shows, to be precise—and now we know the details behind each. On Friday, Rhimes, who…
Read moreHow often do you hear the phrase “strong male characters?” Probably not very much, but the entertainment industry is quick to point out whenever a “strong female woman” makes it on screen. And Shonda Rhimes is sick of it. Yesterday afternoon, the producer and creator of some of the most beloved female-driven shows, such as…
Read moreGrey’s Anatomy has been on the air for approximately 9 bazillion years. OK, that’s an exaggeration: It’s actually only been on for 12, but it feels like way more. And for good reason: The show has ripped through dozens of doctors, hundreds of over-the-top storylines, and thousands of steamy kissing scenes. One of the M.D.s…
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PHOTO: Robert Trachtenberg / trunkarchi Her name is synonymous with addictive television. As a producer, she rules an entire night (TGIT) on ABC with her female-led, diverse casts on Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away With Murder, yet somehow still has time to write a best-selling book (Year of Yes) and partner with…
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