Laurie Penny Biography: Husband, Net Worth, Height, Age, Instagram, Sister, Books Review

Biography

Laura Jane Penny (born September 28, 1986) is a stylish British journalist and author from the United Kingdom. She has lent her voice to esteemed publications such as The Guardian, The New York Times, and Salon. 

A contributing editor for New Statesman, Laurie Penny has also penned feminist works that resonate with depth and insight. Not confined to the written word alone, Penny‘s creative touch has extended to television, with contributions to series like The Haunting of Bly Manor and The Nevers.

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Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Laura Jane Penny
Stage Name:	Laurie Penny
Born:	28 September 1986 (age 37 years old)
Place of Birth:	London, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British
Education:	Wadham College (2008), Brighton College
Height:	1.52 m
Parents:	Raymond Barnett
Siblings:	Rachel Barnett
Spouse:	David Boarder Giles (m. 2021)
Boyfriend • Partner:	N/A
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Journalist • Author
Net Worth:	$1 million-$5 million

Early Life & Education

Laurie Penny was born on September 28, 1986, to a lawyer father named Raymond Barnett. She has a sister named Rachel Barnett and three brothers. Penny grew up in London, and her roots carried Irish, Jewish, and Maltese heritage influences. Her childhood unfolded in the landscapes of Lewes and Brighton, painting a vivid backdrop to her journey.

However, behind the scenes of her life, a battle was fought. During her teenage years, Laurie Penny grappled with anorexia, a struggle that cast a shadow until she triumphed at 17. This experience became a brushstroke in her feminist narrative, woven into her book Unspeakable Things.

Laurie Penny‘s canvas wasn’t limited to her personal story. Her quill danced across themes of feminism, politics, gender, and social justice. Oxford University’s Wadham College was a crucible where her voice was honed, and her activism ignited. Beyond graduation, her path led to mentoring, guiding young minds in wielding their voices for change.

Career

Laurie Penny, an intellectual force from the United Kingdom, has wielded her pen with precision across esteemed media platforms. The resonating echoes of her thoughts have graced pages in The Guardian, The New Statesman, and The Independent, crafting narratives that incite reflection and stir discourse. 

But Laurie Penny‘s literary canvas stretches beyond newsprint, as her authored works like Meat Market: Female Flesh Under Capitalism (2011), Penny Red: Notes from the New Age of Dissent (2011), and Bitch Doctrine: Essays for Dissenting Adults (2017) delve into the intricate threads of gender commodification and societal power dynamics.

Her oratory presence, echoing Laurie Penny‘s written prowess, has enlivened panel discussions, debates, and conferences. A torchbearer for feminist ideology and leftist politics, Penny uses her platform to advocate for change, challenging entrenched power structures and sparking conversations that ripple through collective consciousness.

While Laurie Penny‘s origins remain in the shadows, her career emerges as a beacon of intellectual illustration. The blog Penny Red birthed in 2007, ventured to challenge conventions, and earned a nod from the Orwell Prize for its unapologetic exploration. 

Columnist roles at The Independent in 2012 and The New Statesman followed, solidifying her status as an insightful voice on societal matters. This digital journey extended across continents and contexts, with her words gracing the pages of renowned publications, including The New York Times, The Nation, and Vice.

Amid the digital cacophony, Laurie Penny‘s Twitter presence emerged as a conduit for concise wisdom, delivering potent musings on present affairs and politics. Her feed became a reservoir of thought-provoking content, expanding the boundaries of discourse and challenging established norms.

Awards & Nominations 

• 2010: Orwell Prize for blogging, shortlist
• 2012: Bread and Roses Award, shortlist, Penny Red: Notes from the New Age of Dissent
• 2014: Red Women of the Year Award, blogger category, shortlist
• 2015: William Montalbano Nieman Fellow
• 2015: Fellow at the Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University
• 2017: John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, finalist
• 2018: American Society of Magazine Editors National Magazine Awards, Columns and Commentary category, finalist, for the columns “The Horizon of Desire”, “We’re All Mad Here: Weinstein, Women, and the Language of Lunacy”, and “The Unforgiving Minute.”

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @lauriepenny
• Twitter handle: Laurie Penny (@PennyRed)
• TikTok handle: Laurie Penny

Personal Life

In 2015, Laurie Penny revealed their identity as genderqueer, pansexual, and polyamorous. Their preferred pronouns are they/them, and they also use “saccurate” e/her pronouns, though they consider them “less accurate.”

Laurie Penny‘s openness about their personal life extends to their advocacy work, raising awareness about LGBTQ+ experiences. They’re involved in social justice initiatives beyond writing and speaking engagements, striving to create an equitable society.

Despite facing criticism, Penny remains dedicated to their mission. In 2021, Laurie Penny married David Boarder Giles, embarking on a new chapter of their journey.

Bibliography

• Meat Market: Female Flesh Under Capitalism (Zero Books, 2011)
• Penny Red: Notes from the New Age of Dissent (Pluto Press, 2011)
• Discordia: Six Nights in Crisis Athens (Random House, 2012)
• Cybersexism: Sex, Gender and Power on the Internet (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2013)
• Unspeakable Things: Sex, Lies, and Revolution (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2014)
• Everything Belongs to the Future (Tor.com, 2016)
• Bitch Doctrine: Essays for Dissenting Adults (Bloomsbury USA, 2017)
• Sexual Revolution : Modern Fascism and the Feminist Fightback (Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2022) ISBN 978-1526602213

Net Worth

Laurie Penny has accumulated a net worth which is between $1 million and $5 million.