2000s Journalism Girls Changed My Life

When I was younger, watching powerful, beautiful women work in the fashion industry or write for magazines was my favorite thing to do. Sitting down with my locked diary and a flower pen while having Andy Sacks, Jenna Rink, and Andie Anderson on the screen in front of me was the definition of a perfect moment. 

I was mesmerized, inspired, and changed. The women in movies such as The Devil Wears Prada, 13 Going on 30, and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days dazzled me. Their glamorous lives, filled with fabulous outfits, working with a team of creatives, and writing all the time, sounded like a dream. From that moment on, my fate was decided, and here I am today. Writing for a magazine and sharing my passion for all types of lifestyle and fashion content. 

Now, I know that in reality the journalism world is very different from what is portrayed on the big screen, but seeing the industry portrayed in media allowed me to not only dive deeper into something I discovered I enjoyed, but they gave me excitement and hope for the future I could have, as well as encouraging me to practice writing whether in my journal, for a blog, or taking extra writing classes. 

Alongside this, they definitely influenced my love for a good office outfit. Seeing these women succeed (well, as much as one can be under Miranda Priestly) but also get in touch with their styles and confidence was really inspiring for me. 

Journalists are deep in the midst of political, economic, and social environments. Oftentimes, journalism is seen as just writing for newspapers or being a broadcast journalist on the news, but these movies spoke to my affinity for lifestyle, fashion, and beauty. Being surrounded by a plethora of pop culture and current events can really allow knowledge and discovery of fashion to develop, especially for journalists who cover fashion shows and work with designers. 

In the realm of PR, a character that is grossly underrated in my opinion, is Samantha Jones from Sex and the City. Putting on events, working with big names, and making connections everywhere you go were things I dreamed about. 

These characters have a place rooted in my heart, and I still come back to each and every movie that shaped my love for journalism to this day. For all of us who were completely under the spell of 2000s journalism girls, we were made for the editorial life. 

Andie Anderson, watch out, you’ve got competition. 

Strike Out, 

Madi Denizard 

Boca Raton 

Madi Denizard is a content writer for Strike Magazine Boca. In typical Leo fashion, she is a social butterfly and loves self-expression of all kinds. When she’s not writing, you can find her with her nose stuck in a book, mermaiding in the ocean or crocheting her newest masterpiece. You can reach her by email at madison.denizard@gmail.com or on Instagram @mpaigee_

Image Courtesy: Paramount Pictures / How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days