Emily Shugerman

Senior Reporter

Emily Shugerman is a senior reporter for the Daily Beast. She previously worked as a US correspondent for The Independent. Send her tips: emily.shugerman@thedailybeast.com or tips@thedailybeast.com.

Shards of glass float over polaroid pictures of Jenna and Roy Copeland and Anna Maria Gallozzi and her husband.

FAMILIES’ AGONY

Surrogate ‘Scammer’ Goes Missing: Parents, Babies in Limbo

A Texas company promised to keep families’ money safe during the delicate process of gestational surrogacy. Then its founder—and all the clients’ money—vanished.

Emily Shugerman

A photo illustration of a flamingo being stalked by paparazzi on a beach

The Hottest Celeb in the Hamptons This Summer Is a Flamingo

A flamingo has taken up residence in a pond in the ritzy beach town, and is causing a stir.

Emily Shugerman

A photo illustration showing Trad Wives from the 1950’s in dresses and cooking.

PERFECTLY WEIRD

‘Tradwives’: All You Wanted to Know, but Were Afraid to Ask

Lilly Gaddis’ racist video spurred interest in a popular subset of influencers who claim being a homemaker is liberating.

Emily Shugerman

People attendTurning Point Action's "The People's Convention" on June 15, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.

‘Anti-Woke’ Water Makes a Splash at Conservative Conference

“It’s not just refreshing, it’s rebellious, and it’s unapologetic to drink this in public.”

Emily Shugerman

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stands in front of a microphone wearing a black shirt

CLOWN-AT-LARGE MARGE

MTG Vows to ‘Lock Up’ Fauci for ‘Crimes Against Humanity’

Greene lashed out at Fauci and Democratic politicians at a conservative conference while audience members chanted “Lock him up!”

Emily Shugerman