Samantha Agate Associate Editor
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Samantha Agate is a full-time associate editor for Closer, focusing on current celebrity news as well as classic film stars. Prior to joining the team in October 2021, Samantha worked as a video host and reporter for Talent Recap, where she interviewed celebrities and stars of reality competition shows. Her previous work includes freelance writing for The Blast and a stint as a freelance screenplay editor for the Big Apple Film Festival. Samantha graduated with a bachelor’s degree in media and journalism from Hunter College in 2019 and is based in New York City. During her time at the school, she attended the 2017 Met Gala as a reporter for the social media platform CoverItLive.

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Closer, Life & Style, In Touch

Focus Areas

  • Entertainment
  • TV

226 Articles
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Behati Prinsloo Shares Rare Photos of Summer Memories With 3 Kids and Husband Adam Levine

Behati Prinsloo certainly enjoyed spending the summer with her kids and husband Adam Levine! The model captured the c...

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Sally Field, 77, Steps Out for Rare Public Appearance in L.A. in Casual Outfit: See New Photos

Sally Field stepped out for a rare public appearance in Los Angeles, opting for a casual look as she walked her dog. ...

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Don’t Be Afraid to Set Boundaries! Horoscope Forecast for Week of September 8 Through September 14

Closer takes a look at your horoscope forecast from the week of September 8 through September 14. Virgo August 23 – S...

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Michael Richards Reveals ‘Biggest Regret’ After ‘Seinfeld’ Fame: ‘I Let Anger Get the Best of Me’

As Jerry Seinfeld’s lovably kooky neighbor Cosmo Kramer, Michael Richards rarely walked into a room. Instead, he slid...

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Eva Longoria Is a Wonderful Mom to Son Santiago: Get to Know Her Family With Jose Baston

Eva Longoria’s life was forever changed when she welcomed her first kid, son Santiago Enrique Bastón, with her husban...

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Where Does Jennifer Aniston Live? Inside the ‘Friends’ Alum’s Bel Air Home and Decor Details

For Jennifer Aniston, her gorgeous Bel Air home is her own personal heaven. Fans of the Friends alum have been curiou...

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Today’s Jill Martin Divorcing Erik Brooks After 2 Years of Marriage Amid Her Cancer Battle

It’s over for Today contributor Jill Martin and her husband, Erik Brooks, as the pair are quietly divorcing, Closer c...

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Who Is Rachael Ray’s Husband John Cusimano? Get to Know the Culinary Star’s Longtime Spouse

Rachael Ray has been a culinary icon for years, and fans have gotten to see a lot of the biggest supporter who has al...

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Don Johnson Is Happily Married to Wife Kelley Phleger! Meet the ‘Miami Vice’ Alum’s Spouse

Don Johnson and his wife, Kelley Phleger, walked down the aisle in 1999 and have been gushing over each other ever si...

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Isabella Rossellini Heartbroken That Younger Generations ‘Don’t Know’ Her Famous Parents

Isabella Rossellini is the daughter of one of Classic Hollywood’s most famous couples, but she fears that younger gen...

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5 Ways to Stop Hunger Pangs: Try These Easy and Simple Tips to Get a Handle on Your Cravings

Closer takes a look at five simple ways to combat your hunger pangs. Wet Your Appetite: “Food isn’t the only thing ou...

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What Happened to Don Johnson? Find Out Where the Award-Winning ‘Miami Vice’ Actor Is Now

From 1984 to 1989, Don Johnson portrayed Detective James “Sonny” Crockett in the crime drama Miami Vice. After landin...

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