Kayla Webley Adler
Deputy Editor and Features Director
Kayla Webley Adler is the Deputy Editor and Features Director of ELLE magazine, where she writes and edits cover stories, profiles, and narrative features on politics, culture, crime, and social trends. Previously, she worked as the Features Director at Marie Claire magazine and as a Staff Writer at TIME magazine.
Grace Van Patten Is Helping Amanda Knox Reclaim Her Story
“It feels weird to even call it a role. It felt so much bigger and more important than that.”
Angel Reese on Her New Reebok Shoe, ‘Mebounds,’ and Being Unapologetically Herself
In an exclusive interview, the Chicago Sky forward gives us the scoop on the Angel Reese 1.
Call Her Daddy’s Alex Cooper Has Long Talked About Sex. Now, She’s Talking About Herself.
In a new documentary, Call Her Alex, the popular podcast host tells her life story—from her childhood in Pennsylvania, to abuse she suffered in college, to becoming a media mogul.
ELLE Escapes: Canouan
Tina Knowles Knew Her Daughters Were Destined for Success
The Matriarch author discusses her new memoir, what she learned from Beyoncé and Solange, and why she’s no stage mom.
Jacinda Ardern Captured the World. And Then She Walked Away.
As New Zealand’s prime minister, she became a global phenomenon. And then, after five years, she resigned. Now, as she prepares to return to the world stage, she tells ELLE in an exclusive interview what the burnout narrative got wrong and how she’s still working hard to inject kindness into politics.
How The White Lotus Is Changing Travel
TV lovers are taking their fandom to the next level and heading to the filming locales of their favorite shows.
Samin Nosrat Has Perfected the Art of the Group Dinner
The Salt Fat Acid Heat star and author of the forthcoming cookbook Good Things says weekly Monday night meals with friends are her “religion.”
Demi Moore Bares Her Soul
The Substance star has reached a state of enlightenment.
The Group Chat That Secretly Runs Congress
For the increasing numbers of young women helping run the House of Representatives, serving as chief of staff means being mistaken for the intern, having your outfits go viral, dating in “the cesspool”—and changing the face of Capitol Hill.
New York Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu on Her History-Making WNBA Championship Win: ‘I Finally Feel Like I’ve Made It’
The point guard opens up to ELLE about securing the franchise’s first-ever championship ring—and the last-second three-point shot that helped her team get there.
How a Japanese Filmmaker Investigated Her Own Sexual Assault
When Shiori Ito’s case was dropped, she turned the camera on herself to find justice.
The Northern Lights Are Peaking This Year—Here’s Where to Watch the Skies in Luxury
From treetop cabins and ice dining to glass domes and snowmobile excursions, these arctic hideaways and experiences are perfect for stargazing in style.
Chloe Coscarelli Is Reclaiming Her Name
The celebrity chef built a vegan restaurant empire on her personal brand—then lost control of it. Now she’s finally back in the kitchen.
Kamala Harris Won't Apologize for Doing What’s Right on Abortion
The vice president is putting the full force of her office behind the fight for reproductive freedom.
Jordan Chiles Has Never Followed the Rules
The Olympic gymnast has learned to love all the things that set her apart—both on and off the mat.
ELLE Escapes: Savannah
Nike Unveils Designer Collaborations for the Olympics
The sportswear giant offered an exclusive first look at its new kits—including some epic athlete-designer linkups—for this summer’s Paris Games.
‘The Most Scrutinized Volunteers’: The Making of the Modern First Lady
A new book from New York Times White House correspondent Katie Rogers charts the evolution of the famous spouses, from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden.
Vice President Kamala Harris Takes Fight for Abortion Rights on Tour
The VP’s “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” tour will highlight the harm caused by extreme abortion bans.
Sanna Marin Is Still Dancing
The former prime minister of Finland changed the image of who a politician can be.
ELLE Escapes: Mexico City
What to see, eat, drink, and where to stay in CDMX.
America Ferrera Is Speaking Her Truth
After decades of trying to be everything to everyone, the beloved role model is finally empowered to tell her own story.
Cesar Chávez Taught His Granddaughter to Organize. Now She’s Managing the Biden Campaign.
For Biden’s reelection campaign manager, Julie Chavez Rodriguez, organizing is in her blood.
Phoebe Dynevor Is in Her Fearless Era
The star has traded the corsets of Bridgerton for the suits of Wall Street, feeding her desire to do work that gets people talking.
It’s Livvy Dunne’s World
With more than 13 million followers and a seven-figure paycheck, the gymnast and social media star is the future of college sports.
ELLE Escapes: Modena
Bianca Graulau Is Sharing the Struggles and Joys of Puerto Rico
The freelance journalist was tapped by Bad Bunny to make a video showcasing displacement, gentrification, and other issues facing the island.
Ashley Biden Knows Who She Is
The First Daughter is using what she’s learned from her own trauma to help other women heal from theirs.
Gretchen Whitmer Is Leading Boldly in Challenging Times
The Governor of Michigan has led her state through the pandemic, climate emergencies, and a kidnapping plot. Now all eyes are on her to see how she will wield her Democratic majority.
ELLE Escapes: Charleston
Sharon Horgan on Writing Women Who Are ‘Funny and Strong and F*ck Up Every Day’
The star and co-creator of Bad Sisters on what’s to come for the Garvey girls in season 2.
