Virginia Chamlee

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Title: Politics Writer - PEOPLE
  • Virginia Chamlee has worked as a writer for more than a decade, covering everything from presidential elections to human interest stories.
  • She joined PEOPLE as a writer-reporter in 2020 and previously worked for brands including Eater, Buzzfeed, and Bustle.
  • An artist and vintage expert, Virginia is also the author of the best-selling book, Big Thrift Energy.

Experience

  • Virginia previously served as a journalism fellow writing about Florida politics, during which her work was cited by a House Ethics Committee investigation.
  • She has also written for outlets including The Washington Post and Business Insider, and has interviewed everyone from actors and musicians to presidential candidates and cabinet secretaries.

About PEOPLE

PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.

Latest from Virginia Chamlee

Man's Feet on a Scale
Man Returns Aunt's Strange Birthday Gift. Now She's Refusing to Send Him a Gift Ever Again
young woman with her new baby
Woman Refuses to Let In-Laws Meet Her Newborn Immediately. Now They're Calling Her 'Rigid'
Sean Astin, Jeff Cohen, Ke Huy Quan, Kerri Green and Corey Feldman attend the Premiere of Universal Pictures' "Love Hurts" at TCL Chinese Theatre on February 03, 2025 in Hollywood, California.
They're Back! Members of The Goonies Cast Reunite (Again) at Premiere of Love Hurts, This Time with Sean Astin
DaMichael Jenkins and Family. Security Footage of White Neighbor Accusing Him of Following Her in His Own Driveway Goes Viral
Black Homeowner's Security Footage Shows Moment White Neighbor Accuses Him of 'Following' Her — at His Own Home (Exclusive)
Catherine O'Hara; Catherine O'Hara in Home Alone
Catherine O'Hara Disagrees with Home Alone Director About What the McCallisters Did to Afford That House
Friends sharing love and support to pregnant woman
Woman Says She's Been Kicked Out of Her Social Circle After Laughing at Friend's 'Cringe' Baby Name
Molly Ringwald and Michael Schoeffling in 'Sixteen Candles'.
Gen X (Including Gwyneth Paltrow) Is Spiraling Over How Old Dreamy Jake From Sixteen Candles Turns This Year
Everly & Alydia Livingston
Figure-Skating Sisters Everly and Alydia Livingston, Ages 14 and 11, Among the Victims of American Airlines Plane Crash
JoJo attends the grand opening of Jon Batiste's Jazz Club at Baha Mar on January 17, 2025 in Nassau, Bahamas. Baha Mar has partnered with Multi-Grammy and Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste to launch Jon Batiste's Jazz Club at Baha Mar, his first jazz venue, now open in The Bahamas; Jake McDorman attends "Jerry & Marge Go Large" premiere during the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival at BMCC Tribeca PAC on June 15, 2022 in New York City.
JoJo Admits She Almost Swiped on Her Costar from 2006's Aquamarine After Spotting Him on Raya: 'You're Cute'
Couple sitting on rocks at river waving to cruise ship
Woman Plans Cruise to Celebrate Wedding Anniversary with Husband — Then Discovers Mother-in-Law Is on the Ship
Instant scratch and win lottery tickets displayed at a small kiosk.
Man Demands $1,000 After Referring Friend to a Bank Contest They Won
Florida Couple Was Newly-Married and Expecting a Baby in Weeks Then Husband Found Out He Had a Brain Tumor the Size of an Orange
Couple Was Newly Married and Expecting a Baby — Then Husband Found Out He Had a Brain Tumor the Size of an Orange (Exclusive)
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- Justin Timberlake, Beyonce -- Air Date 11/15/2008 -- Episode 1539 -- Pictured: (l-r) Justin Timberlake, Bobby Moynihan, Beyonce, Andy Samberg during the 'Beyonce Video Shoot' skit on November 15, 2008
Justin Timberlake Wore a Leotard and Tights in an Effort to Convince Beyoncé to Do Iconic 2008 SNL Sketch
Parents Home from Hospital With Newborn Baby In Nursery
Mom-to-Be Shares Name She'll Use for Baby Girl. Then Family Accuses Her of 'Stealing' It from Someone Else
Parents Surprise Daughter at College by Driving 600 Miles Just to Give Me a Hug
She Texted Her Mom That She Was 'Feeling Anxious.' What Happened Next Had Her in Tears (Exclusive)
Two women with newborn baby
Woman Wants to Name New Baby After Late Father. Her In-Laws Are Appalled at 'Naming Someone After a Corpse'
Family dinner
After Fight with Family, Woman Leaves Party — and Takes the Entire Cake with Her
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Robert Pattinson Responds to People Who Think Twilight Ruined Vampire Movies: 'Are You Still Stuck on That S---?'
Ob/gyn doctor doing ultrasound of baby on pregnant woman
Pregnant Woman Discovers Dad and Stepmom Used Her Ultrasound on Their Christmas Card — and Didn't Tell Her First
Unrecognizable woman carrying cardboard boxes in new home
Mom Insists Daughter Move Out of New Apartment Because Her Neighbor Is 'Too Attractive'
Stock image of couple inside a hotel room on vacation
After Offering to Pay for Part of Couple's Vacation, Mother-in-Law Announces She's Coming with Them — and Sharing Their Room
Barefoot in the office
Woman Confronts Co-Worker Over Gross Habit — but She Refuses to Stop
Stock image of a woman packing a suitcase
Woman Doesn't Want Stepson, 21, Bringing His Girlfriend on Their Family Vacation, Though Brother Gets to Invite Fiancée
Women arguing in a stock photo
Woman Says She's Won't Rename Her Dog After Sister Gives Baby the Same Name