Posts by Margherita Cole

Margherita Cole

Margherita Cole is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met and illustrator based in Southern California. She holds a BA in Art History with a minor in Studio Art from Wofford College, and an MA in Illustration: Authorial Practice from Falmouth University in the UK. She wrote and illustrated an instructional art book about how to draw cartoons titled 'Cartooning Made Easy: Circle, Triangle, Square' that was published by Walter Foster in 2022.
TV
October 6, 2023

David Beckham Masterfully Calls Out Victoria For Calling Herself Working Class

Honesty is important in any relationship, but especially in marriages. The Beckhams seem to have no issue keeping each other truthful, as shown in a resurfaced video. The short clip captures part of an interview with Victoria. As she's talking to the camera, David peers through the open door and fact-checks her answer—and people online love him for it. The interview is from a Netflix docuseries about David Beckham's life and career.

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Entertainment
October 3, 2023

Michael Sheen Is a “Not-for-Profit” Actor Who Donates His Earnings to Social Causes

Many know Welsh actor Michael Sheen for his success in TV and films. Not only is he one of the stars of the critically acclaimed Good Omens, but he has also been nominated for an Emmy, Golden Globe, and BAFTA Award over the course of his career. Rather than let his success benefit only himself, Sheen decided that his future earnings would be dedicated to social causes.

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Science
October 2, 2023

Theoretical Physicist Becomes Successful YouTuber to Fund Her Quantum Gravity Research

Physics is among the most daunting sciences to learn, but many passionate educators are trying to change that reputation. Professor Tatiana Erukhimova at Texas A&M University produces videos showing real-world applications of physics in a fun and insightful way. Another YouTube star named Sabin Hossenfelder actually uses her platform to not only share her knowledge in an understandable way, but to also fund her research.

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My Modern Met

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