Maura Judkis
Maura Judkis | |
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Born | Maura Louise Judkis 1984 or 1985 (age 38–39) |
Education | George Washington University |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, essayist, writer |
Notable credit(s) | "Doritos is Developing Lady-Friendly Chips Because You Should Never Hear a Woman Crunch" "Pumpkin Spice Life" |
Spouse | Scott Allen Gilmore |
Maura Louise Judkis is an American journalist and writer.
Early life and education
Judkis grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her father, Jim Judkis, is a freelance photographer and her mother is an art professor.[1][3] In 2007, she graduated from George Washington University with a degree in journalism and a minor in art history.[2] While in college, she wrote for the University's paper The Hatchet, reviewing museums and concerts and providing cultural commentary.[4]
Career
After college, Judkis worked for
Judkis joined the staff of the Washington Post in 2011 as a style section producer.[2] Her goal was to cover art and culture in the city. Her initial focus with on visual arts, which she has linked to her parents' work as artists.[6]
Judkis next worked as a reporter in the Weekend section, and joined the food section in 2014.[2] Her coverage included articles about harassment in the food industry, for which she received and dismissed criticism that food writers should only write about food.[8][9] She has reviewed food documentaries, chronicled the life of figures in the DC food scene, and the arc of food institutions.[10][11][8] In 2018, Judkis launched a series, Is it Good?, in which she tastes various new foods and tests food products. The feature was released on YouTube, Snapchat, and Amazon.[2]
In 2019, it was announced that Judkis was moving within the paper, leaving the food section to become a general assignment reporter for the style section.[2]
Recognition
Judkis won the
Personal life
In 2013, Judkis married Scott Gilmore, a lawyer.[1] They have two adopted dogs - Milky, a white Coton de Tulear mix, and Milou. The dogs have received consultations from a specialist for their problematic behavior, an experience Judkis compared to therapy.[14][15] During the COVID-19 pandemic Judkis allowed her hair to go grey, a decision made by other women, and a change she embraced.[16]
References
- ^ a b c "Maura Judkis and Scott Gilmore". New York Times. New York. October 20, 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g WashPostPR (July 1, 2019). "Maura Judkis becomes a Style general-assignment reporter". Washington Post. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- ^ Judkis, Maura (January 7, 2013). "Mister Rogers viral image: The story of the boy". Washington Post. Washington, DC. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- ^ "Maura Judkis". gwhatchet.com. GW Hatchet. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- ^ Judkis, Maura (February 15, 2008). "25 Questions for a Jewish Mother". Washington CIty Paper. Washington DC. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- ^ a b "#22 – How the Washington Post's Maura Judkis covers art, inaugural balls and D.C. weekends". ItsAllJournalism. January 25, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
- ^ "21 Top Journalists Chosen for Fellowships to USC Annenberg's NEA Theater Institute". arts.gov. National Endowment for the Arts. May 4, 2011. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- ^ a b SIDMAN, JESSICA (July 11, 2018). "People Keep Telling Me to Stay Out of Politics and "Stick to Food." I Hate to Break This to You…". Washingtonian. Washington DC. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- ^ WashPostPR (May 2, 2018). "Maura Judkis wins James Beard Foundation Media Award". Washington Post. Washington DC. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- ^ "MOVIE REVIEWS ONLY". rottentomatoes.com. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- ^ Judkis, Maura (July 12, 2019). "Dean & DeLuca's future is bleak. But when it opened it was a game-changer". Washington Post. Washington DC. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- ^ JBF Editors (March 27, 2019). "THE 2019 JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEES". JBF. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
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has generic name (help) - ^ SPIEGEL, ANNA (March 27, 2019). "Here Are the DC-Area Finalists for the 2019 James Beard Awards". Washingtonian. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- ^ Judkis, Maura (March 20, 2013). "Dog trainer took questions about your pet's problem behavior". Washington Post. Washington, DC. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- ^ Judkis, Maura (March 20, 2013). "When dogs need therapy". Washington Post. Washington, DC. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- ^ Judkis, Maura (April 12, 2021). "Some young women embraced their gray hair during the pandemic. They might not go back". The Washington Post. Washington Dc. Retrieved April 12, 2021.