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Olivia Hanson

Olivia Hanson

Name: Olivia Hanson

Title: Celebrity Commerce Assistant Editor

Location: Des Moines, IA

Expertise: Celebrity Style, Fashion, Beauty, Sales, Gifts, Product Testing

Olivia Hanson is a commerce writer for Us Weekly who covers celebrity style and beauty, problem-solving fashion, product reviews and can’t-miss sales. She has a keen eye for trends and finding affordable alternatives for styles seen on celebrities, like Kate Middleton, Katie Holmes and Gisele Bundchen. She puts A-lister-loved products to the test to determine if these items are worthy of everyday shoppers’ wallets. Prior to joining UsWeekly, she received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Iowa State University. Olivia has written for several digital and print publications, including InStyle, People, Real Simple, Shape, Reader’s Digest, Travel + Leisure and more.

Olivia brings over eight years of digital writing experience to Us Weekly. Her expertise spans various digital publications, including InStyle, People, Shape, Real Simple, Travel + Leisure, Better Homes and Gardens, The Street, Reader’s Digest, The Quality Edit, The Iowa State Daily and Trend Magazine.
She is skilled at finding affordable alternatives for celebrity fashion, as well as finding the best deals during major sales events, like Amazon Prime Day, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Sephora Savings Event and more.
Olivia has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Iowa State University
Olivia joined the Us Weekly commerce team in January 2024

Education

Olivia has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Iowa State University

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Bold spring outfits tend to get all the attention, but every now and then, it’s a practical piece that quietly steals the show. That’s exactly what happened when Meghan Markle popped up wearing a pair of simple tennis shoes, proving that even the most polished wardrobes rely on comfort-first staples. The best part? This pair […]

Taylor Swift attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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Karlie Kloss is seen in SoHo on April 15, 2026 in New York City.

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Karlie Kloss just made a strong case for bringing back one of the sleekest silhouettes from the ’90s. Minimal, polished and quietly powerful, her latest look proves that sometimes the simplest outfits have the most impact. And at the center of it all? A streamlined pencil skirt that instantly elevates everything around it. The supermodel […]

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A Fashion Week guest is seen wearing round diamond stud earrings, a long-sleeved black midi dress with white polka dot pattern, notched lapels, and a tie belt; a gold bangle; a rose gold and black watch from Rolex; a gold ring; a rectangular black handbag with a white polka dot pattern; and pointed black slingback pumps, also with a white polka dot pattern before the Elie Saab Womenswear Spring/Summer 2025 Show as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 28, 2024 in Paris, France.

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