Sure it’s sexy-hot and features fabulous real-estate porn, but Sheila Weller finds a deeper reason that midlife women are hooked, starting with the relatable, un-heroic female leads.
Margot Kidder’s Cause of Death Ruled a Suicide: Let’s Reshape the Conversation Around Mental Health
Margot Kidder’s daughter talks about the importance of openness after her mother’s death was revealed to be a suicide. Sheila Weller explores how greater honesty can help us all
Suicide in Middle-Aged Women: Kate Spade and Margot Kidder’s Deaths Are Just the Tip of the Iceberg
Many of us are reeling from the recent celebrity suicides. But did you know that there is an upswing among women our age in particular? Sheila Weller uncovers the facts, the causes—and how to put that information to use to save lives
The Inner Life of an Icon: Peggy Lipton on Aging, Dating, and Her Best Anxiety Cure
The counter-culture Golden Girl tells Sheila Weller about breaking racial taboos, her cancer battle—and the greatest gift her daughters gave her.
Fashion Sensation Lyndie Benson Reveals How She Got Her Mojo Working at Midlife
For many years, Lyndie Benson—creator of the hot new Bleusalt style line—led a charmed life as the wife of a superstar musician. But out of her private hard times came the strength and inspiration to build a beautiful business. Sheila Weller reports.
Farewell Margot Kidder: Actress, Mother, Trailblazer
Margot Kidder, star of Superman and many other films, died on Sunday at 69. NextTribe contributor Sheila Weller knew Margot and remembers the life of a true original.
Piece of My Heart: Janis Joplin’s Best Friend Remembers Life with the Legend
On the 50th anniversary of Janis Joplin’s breakout as a solo artist—with a movie and book on the way—the legendary singer’s best friend tells of their bond and their escapades—from Haight Ashbury to Woodstock.
The Unstoppable Judy Collins: “Women Do NOT Become More Vulnerable With Age”
We grew up to her gorgeous songs. Behind the scenes, she struggled—deeply. Now, she shares with Sheila Weller how she’s tapping her creativity and finding a whole new energy.
Allegra Huston: How Hollywood Royalty Found Her Own Path
Born into a famous family, Allegra Huston had to “learn to star in her own life.” Here, she tells Sheila Weller how she did that and why she wrote a hot new book about midlife romance.
Why Are We Talking About a Guy When the Kennedy Women Rule?
Once again, a male Kennedy is getting “presidential contender” buzz (yawn), but let’s not ignore his aunts and female cousins who are long-time powerhouses. Here, several talk about the predominance of men in leadership and in the Kennedy political dynasty.
