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Andrea Francese

Andrea Francese joined the Showbiz Cheat Sheet team in 2019 after seven years of working in content marketing. Most of her writing focuses on TV, and she’s an expert in her coverage of Gilmore Girls, Sex and the City, and Sister Wives. Andrea also writes about vintage TV series including Star Trek and The Andy Griffith Show.

Andie is a pop culture trivia buff and enjoys being able to provide in-depth analysis and news to her readers. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Media Studies from Mercy College. See more from Andie on her Muck Rack profile.

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The Duggar Family: Which Duggar Kids Have Left Arkansas?

The Duggar family’s 19 children are getting married and moving on. Some of the kids are moving on further away than others. Of the ten married Duggar kids, just four of them have chosen to leave the state of Arkansas, even briefly. So, who is living far from the family’s Springdale, Arkansas compound, and who is sticking close to home?
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‘Gilmore Girls’: 3 Times Lorelai Gilmore Lied Needlessly

Lorelai Gilmore was a great mom for all seven seasons of ‘Gilmore Girls.' That doesn’t mean she was a perfect person, though. Lorelai regularly advised her young daughter to lie, and there is a good reason for that. Lorelai lied needlessly, too. She lied to her parents, her partners, and her friends pretty often.
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‘Gilmore Girls’: 3 Times the Show Foreshadowed Major Storylines

‘Gilmore Girls’ was a story expertly told over the course of seven seasons and one revival. Fans who are deep in a rewatch may notice that showrunner Amy Sherman-Palladino foreshadowed some of the show’s most beloved and interesting storylines during her first and second seasons. Luke and Lorelai’s relationship, Rory’s college choice, and her future career were all hinted at during the show’s early run.
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‘Sex and the City’: The Simple Way Carrie Bradshaw Got Her Name

Candace Bushnell’s name is forever linked to Sex and the City. What was initially a column turned into a book, then a TV show, then a massive franchise. Bushnell’s dating life will forever be immortalized by her alter-ego, Carrie Bradshaw. Carrie got her name for a surprisingly wholesome reason.
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‘Sister Wives’: Was Kody Brown Ever in Love With Meri Brown?

‘Sister Wives’ is in the middle of a season that seems to be all about breaking down each of Kody’s marriages. While the honesty is refreshing, fans can’t help but wonder exactly why Kody picked his anniversary date to negatively review his marriage to Meri Brown. Did he ever love his first wife?
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1 ‘Sex and the City’ Staple Was Notably Absent From the Series Finale

‘Sex and the City’ fans spent years glued to their television screens as Carrie, Miranda, Samantha, and Charlotte navigated their way through living and dating in Manhattan. Each episode followed a comforting and familiar structure, except for two. The show’s two-part finale dropped one of the show’s signature elements.
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‘Gilmore Girls’: Kirk Gleason Revealed His Real Age

‘Gilmore Girls’ fans have spent years debating the true age of Kirk Gleason. Some believe he is the same age as Luke Danes. Others think he is substantially younger. After decades of debate, the answer was neatly tucked into a season 3 episode of the series. Kirk subtly revealed his age.