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.
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Real-life dates inspired most of the men featured in 'Sex and the City'. Smith Jerrod, Samantha's beau, must have been inspired by someone, too. But who?
Rachel drank the fewest cups of coffee, while Phoebe drank the most during 'Friends' ten-season run. Do you know how many cups of coffee were served at Central Perk?
Josh and Anna Duggar have one very complicated marriage. We've compiled a complete timeline of the most troubled Duggar couple's courtship and marriage.
'Uncoupled' is a hit with Netflix subscribers. Fans anxiously await news of a second season, thanks to multiple cliffhangers. Show creator, Darren Star, considered giving one cliffhanger away.
'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life' premiered in 2016. The cast had to watch episodes 2, 3, and 4 on Netflix with everyone else. Kelly Bishop had some trouble.
Christine and Kody Brown's marriage was in trouble for a long time. TLC Cameras have captured it all, but Sister Wives fans have only seen footage covering up until 2020.
Aidan Shaw might not have been Carrie Bradshaw's big love, but he was still important. You probably realize the pair likely dated for less than two years.
'Never Seen Again' is a true crime series that sheds light on often forgotten missing person cases. In its second season, the Paramount+ offering has highlighted several interesting cases.
John Waters' cult classic, 'Serial Mom,' starred Kathleen Turner. While he was great in the role, she wasn't Waters' first choice. He initially wanted Julie Andrews or Susan Sarandon
'Friends' fans know Lauren Tom as Julie. Before becoming Ross' love interest, Tom portrayed a nail tech on the famed series 'The Nanny.' The part could have been iconic.
'Gilmore Girls' fans largely agree that Rory didn't handle her romantic life well. Her cheating is cited as a massive issue. It was, but there were more red flags.
Meri and Kody Brown have been estranged for years and haven't had an intimate relationship in more than a decade. We've pinpointed three moments when it might have gone wrong.
Lego has been releasing new kits quickly. They are inviting fans to submit new ideas. They've even turned your favorite TV shows into Lego kits; fans want more.
Christine Brown left her husband a year ago. 'Sister Wives' fans will likely see the fallout from that decision in season 17 of the series. It premieres on September 11.
Kathleen Turner once revealed exactly how she was approached about appearing on Friends. Turner portrayed Helena Handbasket in three episodes of the show.
A house in California went viral after users noticed the real estate listing featured strange pictures and odd design choices. Apparently, there is a completely reasonable explanation.