As we prepare for the opening of the movie version, Diane Clehane counts down the best Dowager Countess lines from the TV show
What to Do (and Say) When a Friend Is Sick
When a pal is diagnosed with something serious, it’s hard to know the right way to support her. Janet Siroto gets wise advice from an expert who knows both sides of the issue.
This Is What 52 Looks Like: Michelle Hurd Talks Aging in Hollywood
As she gets ready to star in Star Trek with Patrick Stewart, Michelle Hurd talks about the smart, counter-intuitive choices she’s made that have kept her career going strong. Michelle Breyer reports.
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Yes, Yes, Yes! The Women Who Are Disrupting the Sex-Toy Biz
We love these bold entrepreneurs who are all about good vibrations. Plus how orgasms are good for your health. Michelle Breyer reports
Assault, #MeToo, and Despicable Men: We Talk with E. Jean Carroll
The latest woman to accuse the president talks with Amy Keyishian about staying quiet for years and the shame vs. anger equation.
Terrified of Public Speaking? It’s Never too Late to Face Your Fear
If the mere thought of speaking in front of a group fills you with dread, read this account of how Liane Kupferberg Carter got comfortable with a mic.
Molly Ivins Documentary: A Maverick’s Moment On-Screen and in Spirit
As a new documentary looks at Ivins’ hell-raising life, writer Sarah Bird shares how this bold Texan helped her live larger and better.
My Inheritance: It Wasn’t What I Expected
Debby Waldman’s mom was supposed to leave her a Cape Cod cottage—but real life changed all that. How the author found a silver lining.
A Powerful Sisterhood: Meet the Rocking Legal Analysts of MSNBC
The intrepid Judith Newman asks them everything you’ve wondered — about Kellyanne, about those threats they’ve received, and yes, even their on-camera outfits
Shop Boldly: How I Conquered My Midlife Fashion Crisis
It used to be easy to get dressed. Now we constantly wonder if we’re too old for certain styles. Janet Siroto wrestles with the midlife fashion crisis and a pair of “vegan leather” leggings.
We’ll Always Remember Valerie Harper for Giving Us “Rhoda”
Her character, Rhoda, showed us life could be extraordinary, even if we weren’t the cultural ideal. That’s why Valerie Harper’s death hits hard.
The Tribe Has Spoken: We Answer Your Biggest Beauty Questions
According to our NextTribe Beauty Survey, these are the answers you most want for skincare, makeup, and hair. Nina Malkin susses out the best solutions and strategies.
I Love My Husband But Don’t Love Traveling with Him
A quick getaway sounded like a fun idea—but being on the road with her extra-exacting husband was something altogether different, Mary Kay Jordan Fleming discovered.
Sweatproof Makeup: We Pick the 10 Best Beauty Buys (Plus the Perfect Remover)
A sweatproof face is yours! Our beauty pro Hillary Quinn has found a trove of fab products that stand up to heat, humidity—and hot flashes!
If Only: How Do You Let Go of Your Dreams For A Grown Child?
We all have great hopes for our kids’ future. But how does a mother handle the disappointment when her adult child can’t live up to her potential?
From Comedy to Rallying Against the Patriarchy: Lizz Winstead’s Journey
Sure, she’s funny, as she proved on The Daily Show. Now she’s using her skills to work for reproductive rights for all. Marcia G. Yerman learns the meaning of Lizz Winstead’s new mission.
What to Watch This Month: The Shows That Present Us at Our Best
In the second installment of the NextTribe Test, reviewer Valerie Frankel looks at how movies like Where’d You Go, Bernadette depict women our age
