Kayla Webley

New York

Deputy Editor and Features Director at ELLE

Deputy Editor @ELLEmagazine, former Features Director @marieclaire + Staff Writer @TIME. Pitch me narrative print features at [email protected]. kaylaw on IG

Articles

Call Her Daddy’s Alex Cooper Reveals Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Soccer Coach

2 weeks ago | elle.com | Kayla Webley

Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper opened her Unwell Tour in 2023 as only she could: with male strippers. The lights dimmed and the song “WAP” filled the auditorium (“There’s some whores in this house/There’s some whores in this house”), as the “security guards” revealed themselves to be erotic dancers and delivered a performance worthy of Magic Mike, grinding and gyrating their way onto the stage and ripping open their shirts to the shrieking delight of the Daddy Gang.
Luxe Hotels, Dining, and Must-See Spots

1 month ago | msn.com | Kayla Webley |Meg Donohue |Nerisha Penrose

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The ELLE Guide to Canouan: Luxe Hotels, Dining, and Must-See Spots

1 month ago | elle.com | Kayla Webley

As my 40th birthday approached, a number of people asked me how I would mark the occasion. Throwing a party felt too anxiety-inducing, but I was eager to come up with a celebration worthy of the milestone. One night over a dinner, a friend told me to close my eyes and think about where I wanted to wake up on the big day. When I did that, my heart screamed “VILLA!” I envisioned a luxury property, set on an island with pristine white sand and crystal-clear turquoise water.
The 37 Best Books to Read This Spring, According to ELLE Editors

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kayla Webley |Adrienne Gaffney |Lauren Puckett-Pope

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."We’re not yet halfway through the year, and spring alone has brought with it a bounty of excellent books—some of which we’re confident will rank amongst the best of 2025 when the year is said and done.
Tina Knowles Knew Her Daughters Were Destined for Success

1 month ago | ellecanada.com | Kayla Webley

Ms. Tina Knowles is the definition of living your ancestors’ wildest dreams. In her memoir, Matriarch, out now, she tells the triumphant story of how she, the great-granddaughter of two enslaved women, went from what she describes as a little, two-bedroom “poor house” with seven people in Galveston, Texas, to being the head of one of the most successful and high-profile families in the world. At over 400 pages, her book spares few details.
Tina Knowles on Her Book 'Matriarch', and Raising Beyoncé and Solange

2 months ago | elle.com | Kayla Webley

getty imagesMs. Tina KnowlesMs. Tina Knowles is the definition of living your ancestors’ wildest dreams. In her memoir, Matriarch, out today, she tells the triumphant story of how she, the great-granddaughter of two enslaved women, went from what she describes as a little, two-bedroom “poor house” with seven people in Galveston, Texas, to being the head of one of the most successful and high-profile families in the world. At over 400 pages, her book spares few details.
Tina Knowles Shares What Beyoncé and Solange Were Like as Kids

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Kayla Webley

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Ms. Tina Knowles getty imagesMs. Tina Knowles is the definition of living your ancestors’ wildest dreams.
Former NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Reflects on Her Service and What’s Next

Mar 17, 2025 | elle.com | Kayla Webley

Christopher ChurchillJacinda Ardern was just 37 years old when she captured the hearts of the globe. Elected prime minister of New Zealand in 2017, a race she won a mere seven weeks after entering the contest, she was the youngest female head of state, one of just 13 women premiers worldwide—a progressive who promised to combat climate change, support abortion rights, and make her country the best place in the world to be a child.
Jacinda Ardern Became a Worldwide Phenomenon. Then She Walked Away.

Mar 17, 2025 | yahoo.com | Kayla Webley

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Jacinda Ardern photographed at The Newbury Boston in January. Christopher ChurchillJacinda Ardern was just 37 years old when she captured the hearts of the globe.
賞レースを席巻したデミ・ムーアが語る狂気の映画『サブスタンス』

Mar 2, 2025 | elle.com | Kayla Webley

今季の賞レースを大きく騒がせ、アカデミー賞主演女優賞は逃したものの俳優として見事復活したデミ・ムーア。映画『サブスタンス』は、今やレギュラー出演がフィットネス番組だけとなった元トップ女優のエリザベス（デミ・ムーア）が、50歳の誕生日に番組を解雇され、再生医療“サブスタンス”に手を出していく、ルッキズムや男性優位のエンタメ界をテーマにした物語。フランスの女性監督コラリー・ファルジャは、若さと美をもてはやすマチズモな社会を強烈に風刺しながら女性の内面に深く切り込み、想像を超えた狂気のエンターテインメントを生み出した。これはyouTubeの内容です。詳細はそちらでご確認いただけます。映画『サブスタンス』特報｜5月16日(金)全国ロードショー Watch on 本作への出演で自分の体や人生を美しいと感じられるようになったデミにとってこの役への挑戦は、身体的にも精神的にも、自分自身を試すことになるとわかっていたという。「この役を演じることは、精神面でも肉体面でも、自分をさらけ出すことになりました。同時に、驚くほど解放的な経験で...