Celia Walden is an author, journalist and columnist for the Daily Telegraph who also writes for Glamour magazine, GQ, Elle, Porter Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Net-a-Porter’s The Edit, Standpoint, The Spectator, Russian Vogue and Point de Vue in France – and is a regular contributor to ITV’s Lorraine. She began her journalism career at publications including the Evening Standard and Daily Mail.
Born and raised in Paris, Celia has a degree in French and Italian Literature from Cambridge, is fluent in French, Italian and Russian and known for her articles, opinions and commentaries on women’s issues, social etiquette, health, beauty, cars and fashion – as well as her wry views on the vagaries of modern life.
Her first book, Harm’s Way – described by Grazia as “a subtle, sensual, absorbing tale” and the Observer as a “gripping debut” – was published in 2008 and translated into four languages and her second book, Babysitting George, was BBC Radio 4’s Book of the Week and nominated for the William Hill 2011 Sportsbook of the Year prize.
Having spent the last five years living and working in LA, she, her husband, Piers Morgan, and daughter now divide their time between LA and London.
Television
Celia has appeared on UK and US television for many years, in myriad guises from presenting and newspaper reviews to social and political commentary, and topical debate.
She has been a regular guest on shows as diverse as The Today Show, Andrew Neil’s This Week and Daily Politics, BBC Breakfast, Sky News, GMTV, Richard & Judy, Good Morning Britain and Lorraine.
She has also been employed as a Special Correspondent for big events including the Oscars on Lorraine and the Royal Wedding on NBC’s Today Show.
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