Eve Pollard

Evelyn Pollard, born on December 25, 1943, in Paddington, London, embarked on a notable journalistic career spanning several decades. Her initial steps into media began at “Honey” magazine, where she developed her skills and eventually rose to the position of fashion editor in 1967. The following year, 1968, marked her transition to the “Daily Mirror”, signaling the start of her extensive involvement with prominent publications. Her early professional life also included a period working as the American launch editor-in-chief for “Elle” magazine in 1985, further solidifying her presence in the international media landscape.

Throughout her career, Pollard achieved several significant milestones, including editing “Sunday” magazine for the “News of the World” and “You” magazine for the “Mail on Sunday.” Her leadership qualities were recognized with editorial roles at two major national tabloids: she served as editor of the “Sunday Mirror” from 1988 to 1991 and subsequently as editor of the “Sunday Express” from 1991 to 1994. This achievement made her the only female to hold the reins of more than one national periodical in the United Kingdom, earning her the moniker “The First Lady of Fleet Street.” Beyond print, Pollard also contributed to television, notably as features editor for TV-am (1982–1983) and as the creator of “Frocks on the Box,” a two-series program in the 1980s for ITV contractor TVS.

In addition to her editorial work, Eve Pollard is a prolific author, having published a biography of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis titled “Jackie” in 1971. In the mid-1990s, she co-authored four novels: “Splash” (1995), “Best of Enemies” (1996), “Double Trouble” (1997), and “Unfinished Business” (1998). Her commitment to journalism extended to establishing the organization Women in Journalism in 1992, where she served as the first Chair and continues as Honorary President. Her contributions to the field were recognized with an appointment as Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2008 for services to journalism and the prestigious Journalist Laureate prize by the London Press Club in 2019.