Avery Thompson

Managing Editor, Swooon

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Avery’s love of romance and “shipping” started when she became obsessed with soaps at an early age. Whether it’s a slow burn romance or a love triangle, Avery’s seen and loved them all. When she’s not catching up on screeners, Avery’s likely rewatching Sex and the City for the millionth time, finding a new rom-com to watch, and catching up on her reading list (it’s never-ending). Avery is a member of the Television Critics Association.

Articles byAvery Thompson

Trista Sutter on 'The Bachelorette' and 'The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose'

‘Bachelorette’ Leads Then and Now: Photos of 17 Stars on Their Seasons & at 2026 Reunion

 Michelle Pfeiffer and David E. Kelley attends The 33rd Annual Environmental Media Association Awards Gala at Sunset Las Palmas Studios on January 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California; Beau Garrett and Shane Richards attend the European Premiere of the newest Paramount+ drama, The Madison, at Cineworld Leicester Square on March 04, 2026 in London, England.”

River of Love! All About ‘The Madison’ Cast’s Real-Life Relationships

 Alexandra Breckenridge as Melinda Monroe and Rachel Drance as Marley in 'Virgin River' Season 7
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‘Virgin River’ Boss Explains Why 3 Characters Aren’t Returning for Season 8

 Austin Nichols in 'Virgin River' Season 7
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‘Virgin River’ Boss Says Austin Nichols’ Eli Will ‘Shake Things Up’ for Mel & Jack in Season 8

 Ben Hollingsworth in 'Virgin River' Season 7
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‘Virgin River’s Ben Hollingsworth Reacts to Shocking Brady Cliffhanger: ‘I Was So Upset’

 Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan and Alexandra Breckenridge as Melinda Monroe in 'Virgin River' Season 7

Will ‘Virgin River’ Return for Season 8? Everything We Know So Far

 Fitness experts Denise and Katie Austin teach a Total Body Workout for EveryBODY during the first day of the Wellness Your Way Festival at the Colorado Convention Center on August 16, 2019 in Denver, Colorado; Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette in 'Love Story'

Denise Austin Reacts to ‘Love Story’ Reviving Her ’90s Workout Video in Carolyn Bessette Scene

 Zuri Reed attends the “National Treasure: Edge of History” screening during SCAD TVFEST 2023 on February 09, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia;

‘Power: Origins’ Adds Zuri Reed As Young Tasha & Everything Else We Know

 Wes Ramsey and Laura Wright together

‘General Hospital’s Laura Wright Shares New Photos With Wes Ramsey on ‘Amazing’ Getaway

 Brooke Shields on 'When Calls the Heart' Season 13
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Will Charlotte Return in ‘When Calls the Heart’ Season 14? Brooke Shields Says…

 Eleanor Tomlinson and Danny Griffin in 'The Forsytes,' Rege-Jean Page and Halle Bailey in 'You, Me and Tuscany'; Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli in 'Off Campus'

40 Romantic Comedies and Dramas to Watch in 2026: ‘The Forsytes,’ ‘Off Campus’ & More

 Alison Sweeney, Victor Webster in 'Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery'

Who Does Hannah Swensen End Up With? Her Relationship History in the Movies & Books

 Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly and Constance Zimmer in 'Love Story'

‘Love Story’: Inside the JFK Jr. & Carolyn Wedding Scene That Left Everyone in Tears

 Chad Michael Murray, Morgan Kohan, and Scott Patterson in 'Sullivan's Crossing'

‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Shocker: Scott Patterson Not Returning in Season 4

 Maddi Reese and Joe Bradley attend the Us Weekly + Maidenform Reality Star Style Awards Party at The Highlight Room on April 22, 2025 in New York City.

How ‘Southern Hospitality’s Maddi Reese & Joe Bradley Are Planning Their Future Together

 Brad Womack and Deanna Pappas on 'The Bachelor'

‘The Bachelor’s Brad Womack Makes Rare Comment About Ex DeAnna Pappas

 Emily Wickersham and James Badge Dale together

All About ‘NCIS’ Star Emily Wickersham’s Famous Husband & Their Love Story

 Zendaya and Tom Holland attend a photocall for

Are Zendaya & Tom Holland Married? Everything We Know About Their Nuptials

 Brooke Shields on 'When Calls the Heart'
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‘When Calls the Heart’: Brooke Shields on Charlotte’s ‘Emotional’ Return to Honor Jack

 Luke Grimes and Kelsey Asbille as Kayce and Monica in 'Yellowstone'

Are Kayce & Monica Still Together? A ‘Yellowstone’ Relationship Refresher Before ‘Marshals’

 Bianca Rodrigues and Luke Grimes attend Paramount's

Romance on the Range! Meet the ‘Marshals’ Cast’s Real-Life Loves

 Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette, Paul Anthony Kennedy as John F. Kennedy Jr. in 'Love Story'

‘Love Story’: How JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’s Infamous Park Fight Was Brought to TV

 Jessica Harper and Sarah Pidgeon in 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette'
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‘Love Story’: Inside Carolyn’s Tense Dinner Initiation With Ethel Kennedy

 Mitchell Kolinsky and Sydney Errera; Meghan Baker and Hunter Grayson of 'Farmer Wants a Wife'

‘Farmer Wants a Wife’: Which Couples Are Still Together? The Latest Updates

 Audrey Hare cast as Mary in 'Black Dagger Brotherhood' Season 2

‘The Black Dagger Brotherhood’ Casts Audrey Hare as Mary in Season 2

 The Bachelorette Season 22 cast

‘The Bachelorette’ Season 22: Meet Taylor Frankie Paul’s Cast (PHOTOS)

 Kavan Smith and Pascale Hutton in 'When Calls the Heart' Season 13

‘When Calls the Heart’s Pascale Hutton on Rosemary & Lee’s ‘Next Big Step’ in Season 13

 Cat Missal and Spencer House in 'Tell Me Lies' Season 3

‘Tell Me Lies’ Stars Reveal What They Would Have Wanted to See in Season 4

 Taylor Miller, Peter Bergman on 'All My Children'

Peter Bergman Makes Rare Comments About ‘All My Children’ Onscreen Love Taylor Miller

 Claudio Gama and Anthony Geary together

All About ‘General Hospital’ Icon Anthony Geary’s Husband Claudio Gama

 Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr., Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette in 'Love Story'

‘Love Story’: Who Wrote That Shocking Letter JFK Jr. Received About Carolyn Bessette?

 John F. Kennedy Jr. and Paul Anthony Kelly in 'Love Story'

See the ‘Love Story’ Cast vs. Real-Life Figures: JFK Jr. & More

 Spencer House and Cat Missal of 'Tell Me Lies'

How Bree & Wrigley Became the Heart of ‘Tell Me Lies’ Final Season

 Jackson White and Grace Van Patten of 'Tell Me Lies'

Breaking Down the ‘Tell Me Lies’ Series Finale: Cast Talks Lucy’s Last Scene & More

 Camille Kovalev and partner Pavel Kovalev of Team France compete in Pair Skating - Short Program on day nine of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Ice Skating Arena on February 15, 2026 in Milan, Italy; Daria Danilova and partner Michel Tsiba of Team Netherlands compete in Pair Skating - Short Program on day nine of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Ice Skating Arena on February 15, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

2026 Olympic Figure Skating Pairs Relationships Guide: Who’s Married, Dating & More

 Rachel Shenton and Chris Overton attend the European Premiere of

‘All Creatures Great & Small’: A Deep Dive Into Rachel Shenton’s Family

 Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Anthony Kelly of 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette'

Breaking Down That Intimate JFK Jr. & Carolyn ‘Love Story’ Scene in Episode 3

 Calvin Klein and wife Kelly Klein together

Who Was Calvin Klein’s Wife? All About His Marriage to Kelly & Relationship History

 Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette, Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. in 'Love Story'

When Do New Episodes of ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’ Come Out?

 Paul Anthony Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon of 'Love Story'
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‘Love Story’s Sarah Pidgeon & Boss Explain the Show’s Haunting Opening Scene (VIDEO)

 John F. Kennedy, Jr. and wife Carolyn attend a function in honor of his mother, Jacqueline Onasis, October 4, 1998 at Grand Central Station in New York City. July 16, 2000 marks the one year anniversary that John F. Kennedy Jr., 38, died in a plane crash off the coast of Martha's Vineyard with his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, 33, and her sister Lauren Bessette, 34.

What Happened to JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette? How Their Love Story Ended in Tragedy

 Braden Pridemore, Brett Maverick, Sean Cavanaugh of 'Farmer Wants a Wife' Season 4

Meet the Hunky ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ Season 4 Farmers Looking for Love (PHOTOS)

 John Kennedy Jr. and his wife Carolyn Bessett arrive at the US Customs House in New York city May 19, 1999 for the Newman's Own/George Awards honoring generous American companies.

Get to Know Carolyn Bessette’s Family Before ‘Love Story’: Her Sisters, Mom & More

 Jen Lilley and Dan Jeannotte in 'A Royal Setting'

Jen Lilley & Dan Jeannotte Reunite in Hallmark Movie ‘A Royal Setting’ — First Look Photos

 Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan and Alexandra Breckenridge as Melinda Monroe in 'Virgin River' Season 7

‘Virgin River’ Season 7 Trailer Teases Hope & Heartbreak for Mel and Jack (VIDEO)

 John F. Kennedy, Jr. and wife Carolyn attend a function in honor of his mother, Jacqueline Onasis, October 4, 1998 at Grand Central Station in New York City. July 16, 2000 marks the one year anniversary that John F. Kennedy Jr., 38, died in a plane crash off the coast of Martha's Vineyard with his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, 33, and her sister Lauren Bessette, 34.

How Did John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Meet? The Beginning of Their Love Story, Explained

 Rebecca Herbst, Rick Hearst as Liz and Ric on 'General Hospital'

‘General Hospital’: Is Liz the Love of Ric’s Life? Rick Hearst Says…

 Terry Gannon and his wife Lisa

Get to Know Olympics Opening Ceremony Host Terry Gannon’s Wife & Family

 Kelly Rowland and Method Man

Kelly Rowland & Method Man on Their Pitch-Perfect Slow Burn in ‘Relationship Goals’

 Spencer House and Cat Missal of 'Tell Me Lies'

‘Tell Me Lies’: Inside the Bree & Wrigley Moment That Changes Everything

 Branden Cook and Cat Missal in 'Tell Me Lies' Season 3

‘Tell Me Lies’ Sneak Peek: Bree & Evan Fight — While Wrigley Watches

 Cast Member on 'Love Is Blind' Season 10

‘Love Is Blind’ Season 10: Dramatic Trailer Teases Love Triangles, Kids, Proposals, & More

 Yerin Ha and Luke Thompson in 'Bridgerton' Season 4

When Will ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Part 2 Come Out? Everything You Need to Know

 Spencer House and Cat Missal

‘Tell Me Lies’ Stars Dive Into Wrigley & Bree’s Pivotal Pool Moment

 Susan Walters and Peter Bergman of 'Young adn the Restless,' Clifton Davis and Tamara Tunie of 'Beyond the Gates'

‘Young and the Restless’ & ‘Beyond the Gates’ Historic Crossover: Everything We Know So Far

 Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner attend the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards at Lipscomb Allen Arena on October 01, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee / Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo attend FOX's

7 ‘American Idol’ Couples Who Met & Fell in Love Because of the Show

 Mayci Neeley, Taylor Frankie Paul, and Miranda McWhorter in 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 4

‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Season 4: Will Taylor Frankie Paul Be a ‘Pregnant Bachelorette’?

 Susan Lucci on 'All My Children'

‘All My Children’ Movies in the Works at Lifetime: Will Susan Lucci Return?

 Taia Sophia as Caitie Parker in 'Tell Me Lies' Season 3

Who Is Caitie Parker on ‘Tell Me Lies’? All About Her Connection to Lucy & Stephen

 Cat Missal in 'Tell Me Lies' Season 2

‘Tell Me Lies’ Boss Breaks Down the Reveal of Bree’s Mystery Caller

 Nick Robinson attends Netflix's

Netflix’s ‘Kennedy’ Family Drama Casts Nick Robinson & More in Key Roles

 Jackson White and Alicia Crowder for 'Tell Me Lies' Season 3 Episode 4 aftershow

‘Tell Me Lies’: Breaking Down Stephen & Diana’s Fight and the Line That Was Nearly Cut

 Nicholas Sparks movies

Where to Watch Every Nicholas Sparks Movie

 Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine on the 'Red, White & Royal Wedding' set

‘Red, White & Royal Wedding’ Stars Reveal Major Spoiler in Behind-the-Scenes Video

 Giovanni Mazza and Braedyn Bruner on the January 15 episode of 'General Hospital'

‘General Hospital’ Stars Reveal the Sweet Gio & Emma Moment That Wasn’t Scripted

 Cat Missal and Jackson White in 'Tell Me Lies' Season 3

‘Tell Me Lies’: Cat Missal Breaks Down That Look Between Bree & Stephen