Carita Rizzo is a journalist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in entertainment, travel, and human interest stories. She has been a writer-reporter for PEOPLE since 2022, with her work appearing in Vanity Fair, The Washington Post, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, InStyle, and TV Guide, among other publications.

Originally from Finland, Rizzo pursued higher education in Scotland and Finland before moving to Los Angeles, where she worked for the Consulate General of Finland. She began her journalism career in 2004 as an entertainment reporter for TV Guide Magazine, covering Hollywood’s inner workings, celebrity profiles, and behind-the-scenes features.

Her expertise spans pop culture, fashion, and travel, and she is fluent in four languages. She currently divides her time between the United States and France, continuing to report on major entertainment events and industry developments.