The screen and book mothers who are so bad they're good
Aim the bar as low as possible and measure yourself against the worst fictional mums of all time.
Kerry Parnell
I am an award-winning British-based journalist and editor who writes for the UK and Australian newspaper and magazine markets. A columnist and contributor for The Sunday Telegraph and News Corp Australia, I also write for titles including Escape.com.au, The Sunday Times Magazine, The Times, The Telegraph, The Australian's Travel + Luxury and marieclaire.co.uk. I cover news and lifestyle, celebrity interviews, travel, royal content, health, beauty and copywriting and edit royal newsletter The Royal List: theroyallist.substack
Barbie’s the tip of the toy movie iceberg
Barbie’s put in the work over the years; the multi-job girl boss with the perfect blow-dry deserves a reboot. But an avalanche of toy-themed films are on the way, writes Kerry Parnell.
Rihanna empowers women to show off baby bumps
Maternity wear has gone from tents to tights and Rihanna and co look magnificent.
Be a hero Harry and visit the Queen
Come on Harry, it's time to be a hero, says Kerry Parnell.
No Time For Regrets
Daniel Craig talks about finally saying goodbye to Bond - and why Hugh Jackman won't stop calling.
15 stunning new spots to eat in London
The pandemic couldn't pause the city's food scene for long.
Archer's Race Against Time
An interview with Jeffrey Archer for News Corp Australia.
London's amazing change after lockdown
How the city came back better than ever.
The Kindness of Strangers
When Kerry Parnell and partner Antony learned their baby son Teddy had a rare genetic disorder their life became a terrifying whirl of hospitals and procedures, their sanctuary in that storm was Ronald McDonald House.
How Highclere Castle, the real Downton Abbey, is still welcoming visitors
How the real-life Downton Abbey copes with down time. I speak to Lady Carnarvon about how she has had to adapt through lockdown.
Can all the lockdown motivators please shut up?
My opinion piece for The Sunday Telegraph went viral and became the lockdown must-read, shared and read over 1 million times.
The Dangers To Be Aware Of When Backpacking Down Under
A gap year in Oz is a rite of passage for many women. But many backpackers discover it's dangerous Down Under. My report for Marie Claire.
Julia Roberts "I want to be anonymous"
Julia Roberts talks to me about how her life off-screen is her biggest accomplishment.
