Anne Helen Petersen

Anne Helen Petersen is an American writer and journalist based in Missoula, Montana.[1] She works as a Senior Culture Writer for Buzzfeed.[1]

Petersen earned a PhD in media studies from the University of Texas. While working as a visiting professor, Petersen began writing about popular culture topics for online news and entertainment sites and found that she enjoyed non-academic writing.[2] She began writing full-time for Buzzfeed in May 2014, after struggling to find academic work.[2] In 2014 Petersen authored her first book, the non-fiction Scandals of Classic Hollywood.

In 2017 Petersen wrote a controversial article for Buzzfeed, mocking actor Armie Hammer's career from 2007 to 2017. The article provoked pointed criticism and backlash from Hammer, film industry figures, and other journalists.[3] Subsequently, Petersen claimed to have received online harassment. [4]

Bibliography
  • Scandals of Classic Hollywood (2014)
  • Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud: The Rise and Reign of the Unruly Woman (2017)

References
  1. "Anne Helen Petersen". buzzfeednews.com. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
  2. O'Regan, Mary (2019-09-18). "Anne Helen Petersen wants you to take 30 minutes to just read". Pocket. Retrieved 2019-12-26.
  3. Sharf, Zack. "Armie Hammer Slams Anti-Armie Hammer Buzzfeed Article: 'Your Perspective Is Bitter AF'". Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  4. Aiello, McKenna (February 27, 2018). "Armie Hammer Revives Twitter Feud With Buzzfeed Writer: Maybe Try Medicating". E! Online. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
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