Laurie Penny, 1986
Writers · September 28, 1986
Laurie Penny
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Laurie Penny is 39 years old, born September 28, 1986 in United Kingdom · Libra.
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About
Laurie Penny writes essays on feminism and politics for major outlets, blending journalism with TV drama. Born Laura Barnett in 1986, Penny has contributed to The Guardian, The Spectator, The New York Times, and Salon, and co-wrote scripts for The Haunting of Bly Manor and The Nevers. A Libra known for sharp cultural critique.
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Biography
Laurie Penny writes journalism, essays, and screenplays focused on feminism, politics, and culture. Born Laura Barnett on 28 September 1986 in the UK, Penny adopted a shorter surname and built a career as a British journalist and author. Her bylines appear in The Guardian, The Spectator, The New York Times, and Salon — publications that reach millions globally. Penny also serves as a contributing editor at the New Statesman, where they developed distinctive voice covering gender, inequality, and social movements. Beyond journalism, Penny expanded into television drama, co-writing scripts for The Haunting of Bly Manor and The Nevers, both gothic and speculative-fiction projects that allowed them to explore psychological and philosophical themes. Writers and journalists combine research, reporting, and narrative craft to shape public discourse. As a Libra, Penny's work often balances opposing viewpoints and centers fairness in critique. The life-path number 7 aligns with the role of the seeker and analyst — fitting for someone whose essays interrogate power structures and social truth.
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Trivia
- Penny was born with the name Laura Barnett and later adopted the professional name Laurie Penny.
- They contributed to The Haunting of Bly Manor, a Netflix gothic-horror series adapted from Henry James.
- Penny serves as contributing editor at the New Statesman, a British magazine of politics and culture founded in 1913.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Laurie Penny release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is Laurie Penny?
- Laurie Penny is 39 years old (born September 28, 1986).
- When is Laurie Penny's birthday?
- Laurie Penny was born on September 28, 1986.
- What is Laurie Penny's zodiac sign?
- Laurie Penny is a Libra, born September 28, 1986.
- What is Laurie Penny's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Laurie Penny was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is Laurie Penny from?
- Laurie Penny is from United Kingdom.
- What does Laurie Penny do?
- Laurie Penny is a writer.
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