Why We Love The Affair: A Sophisticated Soap Opera That Gets Women Like Us
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
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.
Older Female Protagonists Finally! These Midlife Characters Are a Novel Revolution
Recently, most novels about women have featured comely young heroines. But Karen Karbo reports on two new books that each offer a unique take on complex middle-aged women.
Facebook Obsessed and Proud of It: Why I’m Not Breaking Up With the Social Media Site
Yes, the Russians may have misused data, and a new poll finds that distrust of social media is at 60 percent, but here’s why Lisa DePaulo still loves Facebook.
Pissed-Off and Proud of It! Comedian Judy Gold Thinks We All Need to Vent a Little
Ready to air some grievances? This comedian sure is. Here’s how she finds humor in life’s most annoying moments
Sarah Green: The Hot Producer Behind Fahrenheit 451
Producer Sarah Green talks about her latest project, the edgy “Fahrenheit 451,” and why generosity and mentoring are the pulse of her life right now.
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.
The Everyday Adventuress Goes to the Bowie Exhibit
In our regular installment of the Everyday Adventuress, our quick-sketch correspondent visits the sizzling hot David Bowie exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum. Here she explores his Golden Years and what his music has meant to her and the culture.
“Passport to Paris”: The Secrets of My Mother’s Memoir
When Catherine Hiller read her mom’s life story, little did she know the secrets she’d suddenly learn—movie stars, crimes, and sex. Lots of sex.
The Tribe Makes Noise: Music, Laughter, Purpose and Persistence
Authors, photographers and musicians took to the stage to lend their voices to our celebration of the power and creativity of women like us. The message: We Rock!
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.
All Hail RBG! How Her Story Came to the Screen
The big hit of this year’s Sundance Film Festival was a documentary about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the remarkable Supreme Court justice. But it took two super-fans to get this icon’s story onto the big screen. Michele Willens reports.
Yikes! I Think I Made Out With THAT Michael Cohen
Have you ever heard a name on the news and thought, “Is that the kid I used to know?” Stephanie Dolgoff looks at why our possible brushes with future fame (or infamy) are so stupidly thrilling.
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.
Book Picks: Iconic Women Between the Covers
Meet a squad of amazing women: These two new books—one fiction, one not—will introduce you to fascinating characters who will inspire you to take on the world…or your corner of it.
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.
Pat Williams: From Crime to Comedy
In her new memoir, the ferociously funny comedian, known as Ms. Pat, explains how she made the leap from poverty, drugs and single motherhood into comic stardom.
Hollywood: Please Let Us Act Our Age!
You’ve heard there are no good parts for women over 50 on-screen? That’s just part of the story. Mary Ellen Farrar takes a closer look and finds some surprises.
Wendi McLendon-Covey on Bev Goldberg As She Faces an Empty Nest
Wendi McLendon-Covey has learned some important life lessons from playing her role on “The Goldbergs.” Here, she tells us why Betty White is her role model and shares the secret to her great marriage (it’s got nothing to do with sex).
