Lea Vatenmakher
Freelance Writer — DistractifyLocation: CaliforniaLea Vatenmakher is a freelance writer who covers entertainment, trending news, lifestyle topics, and human-interest stories. She began her writing career early — her first piece was published when she was just 14 years old — and has since worked across nearly every corner of the industry, including freelancing, editing, pitching, advertising copy, and magazine management.
Outside of writing, Lea enjoys keeping up with wellness trends, listening to country music, and navigating the adventures of motherhood.
More From Lea Vatenmakher
See the Longest 'Jeopardy!' Streaks, and Where Those Contestants Are Now
"I loved being on the 'Jeopardy!' stage, I loved winning on the 'Jeopardy!' stage, and I didn't want it to end."
Aunt Lydia Returns to Our Screens in 'The Testaments,' but Is She Good or Bad in the Show?
Further demonstrating that Ann understood the complicated character, she explained that Lydia always loved her girls "deeply."
A Deep Dive Into All the 'Euphoria' Cast Drama, Which Is Even Spicier Than the Show
She's been steering clear of Sam and making it obvious that she's only still involved in 'Euphoria' for the sake of the story.
Is Grindr Really Hosting This Year's White House Correspondents' Dinner?
President Donald Trump has stated that he will be at the event, despite missing last year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Christian Pulisic's Ex Has Accused Him of Creating a Raya Profile While They Were Together
While cheating accusations are always scandalous, this particular one hit especially hard due to Christian's values.
How Old Do You Have to Be to Go to Coachella, and How Much Do Tickets Cost?
While Coachella partners with nearby hotels, most of the hotels require at least one person over the age of 18 to be in the room.
'The Housemaid' Author Has Finally Revealed Their Identity and Why They've Kept It Secret
"I'm tired of this being a secret. I'm tired of people debating if I'm a real person or if I'm three men."
How Did Rex Heuermann Finally Get Caught, and Where Does His Case Stand Today?
He had searched for details about the investigation, presumably to see if he was close to being caught.
Who on Season 50 of 'Survivor' Has Won the Show Before, and Did They Deserve the Million?
Unfortunately, she made a huge blunder that she herself called "a million-dollar mistake," which left that target undefended.
Is [SPOILER] Really Dead in Season 5 of 'The Boys,' or Is It a Red Herring?
This puts the rest of the season on an entirely different trajectory than what Season 4's ending teased.
There's a New Word in TikTok Slang, "Niche" — What Does It Mean and How Do You Use It?
"Stop trying to put yourself in a box. ... It's better if you start posting 15 different things at the same time."
The Internet Has a Lot to Say About the Nutella Jar Floating Around in Artemis II
"Personal preference plays an important role in menu planning because familiar foods can help support morale."
Jenni Garth Is Known for Her Acting, But Her Net Worth Is From More Than Entertainment
"I don't believe in spending money when you don't need to. ... I want to have money that I can give to my children."
Are the Rumors True? Is Jenna Bush Hager in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'?
Last Halloween, Jenna dressed up as Anna Wintour while her colleague Savannah Guthrie was Miranda Priestly.
Jake Paul Says He Wants to Film a Blackface Comedy Skit in Response to Another Celeb
"This is how humans should be. We should f--king make fun of each other, and I don't see in color — I see in truth and comedy."
'Project Hail Mary's Unbalanced Centrifuge Is Getting the Wrong Kind of Attention
There are so many people who have to give the green light for a movie's release, yet it was the viewers who caught the mistake.
Sam Altman's Net Worth May Not Be Surprising, but the Reason for It Is
CEO Sam Altman has a huge net worth, but most of his money isn't from OpenAI. See how much the entrepreneur is worth and where it all comes from.
Actors Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas Got a Divorce, and Fans Want to Know Why
"We have thoughtfully and consensually decided to finalize our almost 20-year marriage in a loving and friendly manner."
Gabrielle Union's Parents Have Been in the Spotlight Lately — Here's Why
"You hold out hope for sustained eye contact or a smile; even a hand squeeze can make you feel like they could come back to you."
Everything Fans Want to Know About The Game's Kids and Why They're Almost as Famous as Him
"I don’t know how I even made it to this point in my life doing the things that I was doing. But I made it."
Kehlani Has Divided Her Fan Base by Speaking out About Politics — See What She Said
The star received threats to her life, and her concerts were labeled as "security concerns" and a "risk to public safety."
Tee Grizzley's Mom Is in the News More Than the Rapper These Days — What Happened to Her?
Mama Grizzley, is making headlines due to her speaking out about the years she was in prison and since her release.
Fans Can't Help But Ask — What Does James From 'Love on the Spectrum' Do for Work?
His Instagram bio describes him as a "Proud nerd who enjoys outdoor activities and indoor games equally."
'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island's' Net Worths and How They Earn Their Money
The beauty queen lives in a house that she describes as a "castle," creating confusion about her relatively low net worth.
What Really Happened to Krissy Taylor, and How Did the Media Get It so Wrong?
Krissy had complained about her heart beating rapidly, but she was dismissed as simply anxious or experiencing "butterflies."
Does Season 3 of 'XO, Kitty' End With a Long-Distance Lara Jean and Peter Breakup?
Season 3 of 'XO, Kitty' starts off with Lara Jean confessing to Kitty that she and Peter are having relationship issues.
How Many Kids Does James McAvoy Have? Inside the Actor's Family
Even though James's second son was born a few years ago, the actor has only now started sharing the news with the world.
Ozzy From 'Survivor' Said He Hit "Rock Bottom" — What Happened to Him on the Show?
"I think simply put, I've evolved and matured, seen some s--t. I've been in some dark places, and I've dug myself back out."
Are the Conspiracy Theories True? Does Palm Beach Pete Live in Jeffrey Epstein's Mansion?
People are starting to note similarities Pete shares with Epstein, other than just his facial structure.
After Committing a Horrific Attack, Where Are Brendan Banfield and Au Pair Juliana Now?
The judge told the defendant, "Your actions were deliberate, self-serving, and demonstrated a profound disregard for human life."
Basketball Star Olivia Miles Has Decided to Leave Notre Dame, and Fans Want to Know Why
The decision came on the heels of Olivia's year-and-a-half-long break from playing professionally, due to a knee injury.
Dan Hurley Is Used to Fame, but It's His Parents Who Are Getting All the Attention
Comments on the viral video included, "This made my day," "I've never read lips that easy in my life," and "We all agree."
Fernando Alonso Is Officially a Father — and He's Announced His Baby's Name
Fernando had long stated becoming a father was one of his life goals, so it seemed fitting he was asked if it's what he imagined.
Recent Social Media Posts Have People Wondering About Joey Fatone's Political Views
Joey has previously said that he doesn't want to speak about certain topics publicly, and he prefers to focus on his career.
Bill Raftery Fans Can't Help But Wonder — Why Does He Say "Onions" All the Time?
Since then, the term has evolved slightly, with Bill adding, "A little onions," or "Onions! Double order!"
Dr. Mike Fans Have Been Looking Into His Dating History, and the Prognosis Isn't Great
A particularly savage Reddit thread, titled "Downfall of Dr. Mike," contains comments such as, "This just screams icky."
Camila Morrone's Star-Studded Dating History Has Some Surprising Leading Men
"I feel like there should always be an identity besides who you’re dating. ... I’m confident that will continue to slip away."
Adam DiMarco Is Done Dating Around — Here's Everything We Know About His New Girlfriend
Although neither actor has shared anything about their relationship with the public yet, they do seem comfortable with PDA.
Why Did the 'Friday the 13th' Game Get Shut Down, and Is There Hope of a Re-Release?
Fans were properly warned about the game getting shut down, but unfortunately, not everyone got the memo.
Why Did 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Chase and Miranda Decide to Get a Divorce?
For a while, Chase and Miranda seemed to have found their groove as co-stars, exes, and co-parents to their two kids.
'Age of Attraction's' Vanessa and Logan Reveal Whether or Not They're Still Together
The duo faced not only their age gap but also lifestyle differences, and the fact that they live in different states.
Who Did Rizo Vote for to Win 'Survivor,' and How Has It Impacted His Season 50 Game?
Rizo's honesty about his season has been working in his favor to build trust and make him less of an unknown to his tribe mates.
Someone Posted a Video of an Old Lady Texting During a Spurs Game, and the Spurs Responded
Perfectly aware of the situation, the Spurs' fans clapped back at their next game — and they didn't disappoint.
What Is Jax Taylor Doing Now That He Left 'The Valley,' and Will He Return to the Show?
Jax didn't just leave the TV show, but he also moved outside the San Fernando Valley area, where the series is based.
A 'Harry Potter' Reboot Is Coming to HBO — Will J.K. Rowling Make Money From the Series?
There were rumors that J.K. would buy the rights to 'Harry Potter' back from HBO due to disapproval of their casting choices.
Amid the TSA Chaos, People Are Beginning to Wonder — How Much Do the Agents Get Paid?
Many TSA agents are calling in sick or refusing to go to work altogether, resulting in a severe staffing shortage.
Chelsea Green and Matt Cardona Have Raised the Bar for Married Couples Everywhere
Matt revealed that his initial response to the idea of dating Chelsea was, "Ugh, I don't want to date a wrestling chick."
A Recent Video of John Cena Is Sparking Concern as Fans Ask: Why Does He Walk Like That?
John's posture isn't new — the actor has been walking this way pretty much since paparazzi first started getting shots of him.
How to Get a 'Project Hail Mary' Rocky Habitat Popcorn Bucket Before They're All Gone
"I don’t ever get popcorn at the movies, but you best believe I was going to get the Rocky popcorn bucket!"
Why Did Scott Patterson Leave 'Sullivan's Crossing,' and Whose Decision Was It?
The series's scriptwriters explained Sully's absence by having the character choose to relocate to Ireland with Helen.