Jessica Rawden
The Background: Jessica Rawden is Managing Editor at CinemaBlend. She’s been kicking out news stories at CinemaBlend since 2007 and joined the full-time staff in 2014. She oversees news content, hiring and training for the site, and her areas of expertise include theme parks, rom-coms, Hallmark (particularly Christmas movie season), reality TV, celebrity interviews and primetime. She loves a good animated movie.
Jessica has a Masters in Library Science degree from Indiana University, and used to be found behind a reference desk most definitely not shushing people. She now uses those skills in researching and tracking down information in very different ways.
What She’s Into: A former soccer player and recent tennis addict, Jessica also enjoys running, both of the distance and sprint variety. When not at the movie theater or in a theme park, her other free time is spent in book clubs, hiking, drinking wine, binge-watching, keeping tabs on celebrity fashion and riding rollercoasters. Has a serious Hallmark habit and an even bigger record-buying habit. Will bake for compliments.
What She’s Excited About Right Now: Hallmark Christmas movie season. Wearing socks to bed.
Latest articles by Jessica Rawden
Blink Twice Review: An Unexpectedly Cool Thriller From First-Time Director Zoë Kravitz
By Jessica Rawden published
Blink Twice is Zoë Kravitz's directorial debut, and it's a lush fever dream of a movie with a keen eye for detail. Lush. Unexpected. Fun.
People Are Discovering (Again) The Mom From Home Alone Was 36 When It Filmed, Only It Hits Way Harder For Me This Year
By Jessica Rawden published
Catherine O'Hara was 36 when she filmed Home Alone. The Internet is always shaken up about this.
I'm Already Missing Simone Biles And More Olympians, But What The Heck Is Going On With Correspondent Colin Jost After His Surprise Evacuation?
By Jessica Rawden published
SNL's Colin Jost was a highlight of the Olympics. We're getting updates from most Olympians like Simone Biles and co, but what about our intrepid Tahitian hero?
Kesha’s ‘Bored Of Wearing Clothes’ While Lounging Around House, Eating Salad
By Jessica Rawden published
Kesha literally "ate" while taking a break from the tour circuit following Lollapalooza gig.
After Canceling A Whole Bunch Of Shows, Now The CW Has Pulled The One I Was Excited About From The Schedule
By Jessica Rawden published
After the CW cancelled favorites like Walker, it's making some major 2024 fall TV scheduling changes.
One Challenge Of Getting Married In A ‘Different Stage Of Life,' According To Newlywed Jana Duggar
By Jessica Rawden published
Eldest Duggar daughter Jana has finally tied the lot, and opened up about doing it in her thirties instead of her twenties.
One BTS Secret About The Mentalist And Red John I Just Found Out As I’ve Been Streaming It
By Jessica Rawden published
Simon Baker spilled secrets about The Mentalist and Patrick's scenes with Red John, and I had no idea.
So Much For The Supposedly Dismal Run Of Movies Over The Next Few Weeks, Alien: Romulus And Two Others Have Me Really Excited
By Jessica Rawden published
Alien Romulus, Blink Twice and Substance are shaping up the 2024 release schedule in a positive way.
Katee Sackhoff’s The Latest Celeb To Jump Into The Outdoor Bath Trend, And Her Reason Makes Sense
By Jessica Rawden published
Katee Sackhoff's an action queen. If she's gonna take a bath she might as well as do it outside.
A Hallmark Fan-Favorite Couple Is Teaming Up Again, And Honestly I Can't Wait
By Jessica Rawden published
Hallmark is busy cementing its lineup for the rest of the year, and a fun team-up is on the list.
Jimmy Fallon Named His Top 5 Olympic Moments, And I'm Gonna Have To Disagree With Most
By Jessica Rawden published
Jimmy Fallon showed up for the Olympics closing ceremony and McKayla Maroney would probably not have been impressed by his Top 5.
Blake Lively Brought Back Barbiecore For The It Ends With Us Afterparty, And It's The Perfect Last Hurrah
By Jessica Rawden published
Blake Lively mostly rocked florals for it ends with us, but had one sweet Barbiecore nod.
American Pickers Star Danielle Colby Called Out Rumors She'd Died And Had A Sassy Response To Her Death Hoax
By Jessica Rawden published
American Pickers star Danielle Colby would like you to know she's not dead after latest death hoax.
Some SNL Hosts Are Huge Surprises. Why Cecily Strong Was 'Most Shocked' When Chris Hemsworth Made His Debut
By Jessica Rawden published
Cecily Strong shares the BTS story behind meeting 'action guy' Chris Hemsworth on SNL.
For A Second It Looked Like Jordan Chiles Hadn’t Won An Individual Medal, But An Inquiry Led To Bronze. Now, Her Coach Responds To Cheating Claims
By Jessica Rawden published
Jordan Chiles' coach speaks out after she snagged third place following inquiry in floor exercises.
Whenever The SNL Cast Goes Skating At 30 Rock, Seth Meyers Is Always Amazed By Kenan Thompson's Skills. Clearly He Hasn't Watched A Classic Movie As Much As I Have
By Jessica Rawden published
Kenan Thompson is great at comedy and great at skating. SNL's Seth Meyers always forgets why.
Wondering How Much Olympic Winners Make? What The US Pays Athletes Like Noah Lyles And Simone Biles If They Bring Home A Gold Medal
By Jessica Rawden published
Do you make money for winning gold medals? How much Simone Biles and other 2024 Olympians pulled in.
With AGT On Break, Heidi Klum’s Getting Some R&R At The Beach And Her One Big Bikini Concern Is So Relatable
By Jessica Rawden published
Heidi Klum is currently on AGT, but when she gets a break she's all in on the R&R, with some minor complications.
Chicago Med’s Big Casting News Fits In Quite Nicely With What I’m Hoping Will Happen In The Bear Season 4
By Jessica Rawden published
The Bear and Chicago Med now have several things in common, not just one, and I am so into it.
I’m Not Surprised House Of The Dragon’s Finale Ratings Were Down In Season 2. There’s A Big Reason I Haven’t Watched The Ep Yet
By Jessica Rawden published
House of the Dragon's Season 2 finale came and went. I'm a huge fan, but I still missed it.
There’s A New Rumor About Ken Jennings And Jeopardy, And Excuse Me, But It Doesn’t Make Any Sense
By Jessica Rawden published
Colin Jost has a new Jeopardy gig, but this rumor about Ken Jennings doesn't make sense.
Two Rom-Coms Are Crushing On Netflix’s Top 10 List Right Now, And They’re Both Absolutely Worth Watching
By Jessica Rawden published
Netflix is absolutely killing the rom-com game right now, and I'm here for it.
Apparently, Tom Cruise Brought A Woman To The Set Of Mission: Impossible 8, And Crew Members Were Shook
By Jessica Rawden published
Yes, M:I 8 is still filming, but it's apparently rare for Tom Cruise to bring anyone to set.