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

Tim Daly and Tea Leoni attend the 101st Annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on April 25, 2015 in Washington, DC.

‘Madam Secretary’s Tim Daly Shares Surprising Téa Leoni Marriage Revelation 

 Julia Chan and Ian Harding in 'Ripple' Season 1

Will ‘Ripple’ Return for Season 2? Netflix Show’s Ending, Explained

 Ian Harding in 'Dirty Little Secret'; Lacey Chabert in 'The Sweetest Christmas'

Hallmark Unveils New 2026 Movies: Full Schedule of January Romances

 Reba McEntire and Rex Linn arrive during the annual Paley Honors Fall Gala at The Beverly Hilton on November 10, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.

Is Reba McEntire Married? All About Her Ex-Husbands & Rex Linn Romance

 Lucien Laviscount as Alfie, Ashley Park as Mindy in 'Emily in Paris' Season 5

‘Emily in Paris’ Season 5 Trailer Teases Shocking New Romance (VIDEO)

 Ian Harding and his wife, Sophie Hart; Frankie Faison and his wife Samantha attend the '2015 CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute' at American Museum of Natural History on November 17, 2015 in New York City.

Meet the ‘Ripple’ Cast’s Real-Life Loves: Ian Harding’s Wife & More

 Lori Loughlin in Disputing Hearts

Lori Loughlin Returning to ‘When Calls the Heart’ — Why Did Abigail Stanton Leave?

 Spence Moore, Charlie Mann of 'Power: Origins'

‘Power: Origins’ Confirms 6 New Cast Members for Ghost & Tommy Prequel Series

 Oliver Hudson of 'Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition'
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‘Gingerbread Land’ Host Oliver Hudson Reveals Competition Changes He Wants in Season 2 (VIDEO)

 Zibby Allen and James Lafferty in 'A Pickleball Christmas'

‘A Pickleball Christmas’: James Lafferty & Zibby Allen Swing for Love in First Trailer

 Erin Krakow and Ben Rosenbaum together

Erin Krakow Is Pregnant! ‘When Calls the Heart’ Star Expecting Baby With Ben Rosenbaum

 XOCHITL GOMEZ, ROBERT IRWIN

Xochitl Gomez Supports Robert Irwin at ‘DWTS’ Finale Amid Dating Rumors

 Hannah Ann Sluss and Jake Funk, Krystal Nielson and Miles Bowles together

Bachelor Nation Babies of 2025: Hannah Ann Sluss Welcomes First Child & More

 Patricia Heaton and Ray Romano in 'Everybody Loves Raymond'

‘Everybody Loves Raymond’: Patricia Heaton Reveals ‘Desperate’ Move She Made in Audition With Ray Romano

 Actress Monica Horan (L) and her husband Exec. Prod./co-creator Phil Rosenthal attend the Everybody Loves Raymond Series Wrap Party at Hanger 8 on April 28, 2005 in Santa Monica, California.

Are Phil Rosenthal & Monica Horan Still Together? All About the ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Couple

 Natalia Livingston and Greg Vaughan at 'General Hospital' fan event in 2003

‘General Hospital’ Alums Greg Vaughan & Natalia Livingston Have Surprise Reunion

 Ray Romano and Anna Romano, Patricia Heaton and David Hunt, Brad Garrett and IsaBeall Quella

A Deep Dive Into the ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Cast’s Real-Life Loves

 Matthew Daddario and Holland Roden of 'Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story'

‘Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story’ Stars Break Down Movie’s Unexpected Twist

 Erin and Ben Napier on 'Home Town Takeover'

HGTV’s Erin Napier Reveals How She’s ‘Spoiled’ by Ben Napier in Anniversary Tribute

 Matthew Macfadyen and Keeley Hawes attend The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating

Meet the ‘Pride & Prejudice’ Cast’s Real-Life Loves: All About the 2005 Film Stars’ Romances

 Genie Francis, Kin Shriner on 'General Hospital'

‘General Hospital’s Genie Francis Spills on Kin Shriner Romance in ‘State of Mind’ Sneak Peek

 Cynthia Rodriguez Nicolas in 'Alex vs ARod'

All About Alex Rodriguez’s Ex-Wife Cynthia Scurtis’ Life Now: Her New Husband & More

 Josh and Jalyn, Will and Brittany of 'Married at First Sight' Season 19

‘Married at First Sight’ Season 19: Are All 5 Couples Still Together After the Reunion?

 Helmut Huber and Susan Lucci attend The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection 2020 at Hammerstein Ballroom on February 05, 2020 in New York City.

‘All My Children’ Star Susan Lucci Makes Rare Comments About Late Husband Helmut Huber

 Zac Efron with his sister Olivia on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Zac Efron Makes Surprise ‘DWTS’ Appearance to Support Dylan Efron

 Maurice Benard and Genie Francis on the 'State of Mind' podcast; Anthony Geary on 'General Hospital'

‘General Hospital’s Anthony Geary Makes Rare Appearance in Maurice Benard’s Video

 Taylor Frankie Paul and Jen Affleck at the 'Mormon Wives' Season 3 reunion

‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Season 3 Reunion Date & Trailer Revealed — Who’s Missing?

 MSNBC 'Morning Joe' hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski are interviewed by philanthropist and financier David Rubenstein during a Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics event in the McGowan Theater at the National Archives July 12, 2017 in Washington, DC. Scarborough and Brzezinski, who are engaged to be married, were recently attacked by President Donald Trump on Twitter, where he called the hosts 'Psycho Joe' and 'low I.Q. Crazy Mika,' among other personal insults.

Joe Scarborough Reveals How Mika Brzezinski Shocked Him After They Married

 Jacklyn Zeman, Genie Francis on 'General Hospital' in 2017

‘General Hospital’: Genie Francis Reveals Her One Regret With Jacklyn Zeman

 Noah Beck and Siena Agudong of 'Sidelined 2: Intercepted'

Inside ‘Sidelined 2: Intercepted’: Noah Beck & Siena Agudong Reveal Sequel Details

 Tyler Christopher on 'General Hospital'; Maurice Benard on his 'State of Mind' podcast

‘General Hospital’: Maurice Benard Recalls Final Moment With Tyler Christopher Before His Death

 Brad Garrett and Patricia Heaton in 'Everybody Loves Raymond'

‘Everybody Loves Raymond’: Was Robert In Love With Debra? (POLL)

 Kate and Anthony's first meeting, Daphne and Simon's first meeting, Penelope and Colin's first scene, Charlotte and George's first meeting

Which ‘Bridgerton’ Couple Has the Best First Scene Together? (POLL)

 Josh Dallas and Ginnifer Goodwin with their kids, Shakira and her sons, Nick Cannon and Bre Tiesi with their son at the 'Zootopia 2' premiere

Ginnifer Goodwin, Josh Dallas & More Celeb Parents Bring Their Kids to ‘Zootopia 2’ Premiere (PHOTOS)

 Whitney Leavitt attends Hulu's Get Real House at Casa Lago on April 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Will Whitney Leavitt Return for ‘Mormon Wives’ Season 4? All About Her Season 3 Exit & More

 Eva LaRue and Kaya Callahan
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Eva LaRue & Daughter Kaya Callahan Reveal New Details of Stalking Nightmare You Didn’t See in Doc (VIDEO)

 Chip and Joanna Gaines at their Colorado Mountain House

Chip & Joanna Gaines Make Major Decision About Their Family’s Future

 Taylor Frankie Paul and Chase McWhorter in 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 3

Did Taylor Frankie Paul & Chase McWhorter Start Dating After ‘Mormon Wives’ Finale?

 Mason McWhorter and Layla Taylor at 'Dancing With the Stars'

Who Is Mason McWhorter? Meet ‘Mormon Wives’ Star Layla Taylor’s New Boyfriend

 Kevin McGarry and Kayla Wallace attend the

‘When Calls the Heart’ Couple Kevin McGarry & Kayla Wallace Expecting First Baby

 Grace Van Patten and Jackson White in 'Tell Me Lies' Season 3

‘Tell Me Lies’ Reveals Season 3 Premiere Date: Details on Lucy & Stephen’s Next Chapter

 Paul Johansson as Dan Scott and Barbara Alyn Woods as Deb Scott on One Tree Hill; Emily Alyn Lind as Young Deb Scott and Carson Rowland as Young Dan Scott

‘One Tree Hill’ Prequel Dream Cast: Our Picks for Dan Scott, Karen Roe & More

 Eden Sher in 'A Keller Christmas Vacation'

Who Is Eden Sher’s Husband? Meet ‘The Middle’ Star’s Love & Her Family

 Erin Krakow and Kevin McGarry in 'When Calls the Heart' Season 12

‘When Calls the Heart’: Erin Krakow Hints Elizabeth & Nathan Will Take ‘Steps Forward’ in Season 13

 Wes Brown and Melissa Peterman play Knock Your Blocks Off

See Hallmark’s Melissa Peterman School Wes Brown on ‘Sex & the City’ Lore (VIDEO)

 Erin Krakow and Tyler Hynes in 'Christmas Above the Clouds'

Erin Krakow Dishes on Her ‘Second Chance’ With Tyler Hynes in Hallmark’s ‘Christmas Above the Clouds’

 Kerry Washington with Tony Goldwyn on 'Scandal'; Tony Goldwyn with his daughter, Anna, in 2014

Tony Goldwyn’s Daughter Reveals Surprising Reaction to Dad’s ‘Scandal’ Sex Scenes

 Lisa and Daniel of '90 Day: Before the 90 Days' Season 8; Forrest and Sheena of 90 Day: Before the 90 Days' Season 8

’90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days’ Season 8 Couples Revealed: Which ‘Hunt for Love’ Star Is Joining?

 Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, Scott Clifton on 'The Bold and the Beautiful'

Scott Clifton Defends Jacqueline MacInnes Wood Against ‘B&B’ Fans Blaming Her for ‘Steam’ Storyline

 Joseph Sikora and Isaac Keys in 'Power Book IV: Force' Season 3
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‘Power Book IV: Force’ Sneak Peek: Diamond Hits Tommy With an Ultimatum in Season 3 Premiere (VIDEO)

 Mel Owens in 'The Golden Bachelor' Season 2

‘Golden Bachelor’ Mel Owens Reveals His Pick for ‘Golden Bachelorette’ Season 2 Lead

 Ingo Rademacher and Laura Wright on 'General Hospital'; David Schwimmer and Jennifer Aniston on 'Friends'

Laura Wright Wanted Jax & Carly To Be ‘General Hospital’s Ross and Rachel

 Gerry Turner from 'The Golden Bachelor'

Will ‘Golden Bachelor’s Gerry Turner & Theresa Nist Ever Be on Good Terms Again? He Says…

 Elizabeth Castavet and Loren Brovarnik on 90 Day Fiance Happily Ever After

Why Are ’90 Day Fiancé’s Loren Brovarnik & Elizabeth Castravet Fighting? Inside Their Feud

 Megan Walerius of 'Love Is Blind' and her boyfriend, Paul Wegman

‘Love Is Blind’: Are Megan Walerius & Her Baby’s Father Paul Wegman Still Together?

 Roger Howarth, son Julian and wife Cari Stahler at the Daytime Emmys in 2004

Roger Howarth’s Wife: A Deep Dive Into the ‘Y&R’ Star’s Longtime Love & Their Marriage

 Wes Brown and Ginna Claire Mason in 'A Newport Christmas'

‘A Newport Christmas’: Ginna Claire Mason & Wes Brown React to Hallmark Movie’s Surprise Ending

 Cheryl, Nicolle, and Gerri of 'Golden Bachelor' Season 2

Who Will Be the New ‘Golden Bachelorette’ Lead? 5 of Mel Owens’ Contestants Weigh In

 Parker Young and Janel Parrish in 'Christmas on Duty'

‘Christmas on Duty’s Janel Parrish Teases Parker Young’s Hallmark Debut: Fans Will ‘Be in Love’

 Johnny Galecki and wife Morgan

‘Big Bang Theory’ Star Johnny Galecki Gives Rare Glimpse of His 2 Kids on Family Trip

 Nick Lachey, Vanessa Lachey during the 'Love Is Blind' Season 9 reunion

When Is ‘Love Is Blind’ Returning for Season 10? Everything We Know So Far

 Wes Bentley in 'Yellowstone'

‘The Shards’: ‘Yellowstone’s Wes Bentley Reunites With ‘AHS’ Boss Ryan Murphy on Series

 Rustin Sailors, Marcus Brodie, and Robbie Simpson of 'Finding Mr. Christmas' Season 2

Meet the ‘Finding Mr. Christmas’ Season 2 Hunks & Follow Them on Instagram

 Maurice Benard as Sonny Corinthos on 'General Hospital'

‘General Hospital’s Maurice Benard Shares New Update About Retiring From the Show

 Ezra Moreland of 'Finding Mr. Christmas'

Where Is ‘Finding Mr. Christmas’ Season 1 Winner Ezra Moreland Now?

 Kimberley Sustad, Robert Buckley in 'Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!'

Why ‘Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!’ Is Robert Buckley’s ‘Bucket List’ Hallmark Movie