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Erica Jean
Erica Jean
SCMP Contributor
Erica is a US-based contributor for Style by SCMP, specializing in fashion and pop culture. Her articles have been featured in The New York Times, Teen Vogue and Berkeleyside. Erica holds dual degrees in cognitive science and data science from the University of California, Berkeley.

As a child, Dylan Lauren was inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – now she’s a real life Willy Wonka, and even designed the candy stands for the Broadway show

Mickey Sumner landed her first role thanks to the Safdie brothers, was in Frances Ha with Greta Gerwig and Adam Driver, and once played Patti Smith – here’s what else you need to know

Last month the former teen heartthrob and The Fosters alum walked his mother down the aisle on Italy’s Amalfi Coast – but what do we know about his biggest supporter over the years?

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Charlotte McKinney may have had a tough time at school, but her Instagram content and an advert for a burger company propelled her to stardom – now she acts alongside The Rock and Zac Efron

Laurence Ng played college baseball until an injury cut his career short, so he studied kinesiology and performance enhancement, and now trains NFL star Travis Kelce.

When Rihanna became the first woman of colour to have her own house under LVMH, Weaver cried; after Rihanna became a mother, he started his own creative studio and now styles Dua Lipa.

McKeon and Simpson found love in 2022 while training for the Commonwealth Games; he failed to make the cut for the 2024 Olympics, but supported McKeon as she competed in her 3rd Games

He’s spoken out on everything from his mum’s distaste for spicy food to accusations against her after Prince Harry’s memoir Spare – here’s what to know about Queen Camilla’s son, Tom Parker Bowles

The Office star and Emily Blunt’s husband John Krasinski has 2 older brothers, including tech CEO and wellness retreat founder Paul Krasinski, who has alleged several women defamed him online.

Woods has been in the spotlight since she appeared on Life of Kylie, but what do we know about her Minnesota Timberwolves power forward boyfriend, recently named 2023-24 NBA Social Justice Champion?

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend were living with the model’s mum Pepper until she returned to Thailand in January, while dad Ron lives in a nearby assisted living facility

He showed off tennis skills at 2, worked to beat his sister and win German tournaments as a kid, then turned pro in 1996 after working with renowned coach Nick Bollettieri, winning 15 titles

Baio was once known for playing lovable characters on popular sitcoms, and dating celebs like Brooke Shields and Pamela Anderson; now he’s vocal about his long-time support of the GOP

The activist, artist, actress and model has gone from quirky street style to bold, custom-made red carpet looks from the likes of Schiaparelli, Armani, Rodarte and Marni

The psychotherapist hails from the family behind Guinness beer and has admitted it ‘took months’ for her to believe her friend Princess Diana had died – here’s what to know about Julia Samuel

Cole described meeting Harris as ‘love at first sight,’ and she even officiated his wedding last year – but while he’s used to talking politics, he followed his mum into the entertainment industry

Multihyphenate creator, actor, writer and producer Alan Chikin Chow is billed as the world’s most-watched YouTube Shorts creator – so how did he get here?

Mormon mum-of-8 Hannah Neeleman and her husband Daniel have amassed an enormous following on social media, but their life choices have been criticised by some – here’s what you need to know

She became the youngest winner of Cannes’ Palme d’Or award in 2013 for Blue is the Warmest Colour; these days, you’ll find her front row at fashion shows, being a mum, and taking on Hollywood

Besides her Marvel break, Baccarin has over 60 titles under her belt – from The Good Wife, How I Met Your Mother and Firefly, to upcoming CBS TV show Sheriff County

Former US president Donald Trump’s nephew, who had ‘extraordinary access from the Trump house to the White House’, sheds light on the ‘darker corners of the Trump empire’

Despite becoming a wife and mum at 17, Serfaty has built a career as a model and actress; and since her divorce in 2013, she’s been linked to numerous celebs – she’s recently engaged to the billionaire heir

Lorenze has caught the attention of tennis lovers in recent weeks thanks to her commanding presence on court beside her boyfriend at Queen’s – so just who is the 26-year-old influencer?

You might not instantly recognise the name Sarah Roemer, but you probably remember her as Shia LaBeouf’s girlfriend in the 2007 thriller Disturbia – so what’s she up to these days?