Instagram story viewer> @lauraabbey> Posts

Laura Benjamin

@lauraabbey

1.2K

followers

4312

following

News Director of Hello!, book reviewer, mum and wife. Papyrophile. All views my own.
Ex @graziauk
Ex @dailymail
@officialuom
@pennstate
@nlcs1850

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

Download All

For this week’s @hellomag I interviewed Stockard Channing, aka Rizzo. Actual Rizzo! Talking about her experiences making Grease and what she thought about the character was a true career highlight; we even discussed who the coolest Pink Lady was (Rizzo, obv). I was also thrilled to interview the wonderful @officialterihatcher as she prepared to make her West end debut. Interviewing her at 9pm on the night after Meghan and Harry’s move back to the UK was announced meant a 13 hour working day but it was more than worth it as she was brilliant to chat to. Pick up the latest issue to read my sparkling copy and keep magazines alive! 💞 taken in Rydell High by @lauraabbey

56

8

a month ago

New York baby! The most epic trip with @saraknat featuring
@lostboysmusical
@bubbys
@911memorial
@empirestatebldg
@or.esh
@russanddaughters
@highlinenyc
@hotelchelsea
@sugarfishofficial
@oneworldnyc
@statueellisnps
@sweetwaterny
And Carrie Bradshaw and JFK Jr/CBK apartment taken in New York City by @lauraabbey

30

1

4 months ago

Back in February, I spent the day with @officialmelb at her house in Yorkshire for this exclusive shoot for @hellomag. She was brilliant to interview - sharp, funny, honest and brave - and we had such a fun day chasing chickens, goats and various other animals around the fields. Special thanks go to @nathanhighamgrady for organising the whole shoot and helping me through my totally irrational phobia about being outside when it’s very windy (I had never known wind like it 😬) and to @louise.gannon97 and @emilymaddick for setting it all up. New pet issue of @hellomag is out today with full shoot and interview by @lauraabbey

102

10

6 months ago

The most epic weekend from which I am not sure I may ever recover (both literally and figuratively). #brits2026
@warnermusicuk
@hennessy
@belmondbritishpullman taken in Manchester, United Kingdom by @lauraabbey

63

7

7 months ago

I never thought I would go on a clay pigeon shoot with Jeremy Clarkson, Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, a real housewife (@juliet) and Simon Cowell’s fiancée Lauren on the Great Tew estate but here we are. Pick up the latest issue of @hellomag to read my exclusive interview with @simoncowell and read what incredible work he and Lauren are doing for the @greatormondst charity. Thanks also to @jessicacallanuk (who set the whole thing up) @isabellegracecasey and @hodadavaine for being part of our Cotswolds dream team. #hellomagazine #simoncowell #claypigeonshoot #greatormondstreet #exclusiveinterview taken in Great Tew Estate by @lauraabbey

180

23

a year ago

A truly incredible night @oasis @crokepark_official … these two songs were the soundtrack to my university days and I never thought I would be lucky enough to see them performed live by Liam and Noel again. I even choked up when they played Champagne Supernova and there is something special when 85,000 people sing along together. Majestic. Iconic. Unforgettable. #oasislive25 #crokepark #oasis #dublin taken in Croke Park by @lauraabbey

30

4

a year ago

The best holiday at the wonderful @elysiumhotel with the best of friends @emartin_x @jamesmartin101 … take me back please! Swipe for the evolution of @samabbey_ from @musecafekitchenbar seven years ago until last week. taken in Paphos, Cyprus by @lauraabbey

60

5

a year ago

A true career highlight @hellomag . Thank you @prettygreenthings and @wandybadipe for being such fun to work with over the past few weeks 🐽

https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/832820/peppa-pig-baby-sister-first-look-photos-baby-name-exclusive/?viewas=amp by @lauraabbey

30

1

a year ago

I loved interviewing the icon @twiggylawson and her lovely daughter Carly for this week’s @hellomag #luxe edition. New issue is out now so please buy it and keep magazines alive. #twiggy #hellomagazine #luxe #fashion
📸 @christopher.fenner
👗 @hannahbeckstylist
✍️ me!
And big thanks to @sallym.morgan for co-ordinating it all. by @lauraabbey

40

4

2 years ago

The best night with the best of friends. Mazel tov to the wonderful Luca, Jonah, @nicole_bloch1 and @blockie_london and YAMAS FOREVER!! taken in Apollonia Events by @lauraabbey

23

7

2 years ago

Well, it’s been quite a week - and my degree actually came in useful for once. @hellomagus @hellomag @holacom @flotus @sophie.vokesdudgeon @izabeille04
https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/810983/melania-trump-inner-circle-exclusive-interview/ by @lauraabbey

47

5

2 years ago

It has taken many, many years to get my first @hellomag cover and I only had to turn 50 to do it. Love my work girls for pulling this all together and for immortalising the glorious Gloriana forever ❤️ by @lauraabbey

129

56

2 years ago