I'm a journalist, author, and cultural commentator who has built my career on turning the everyday into satire, mixing humor with urgent commentary about topics often considered "too serious" for comedy. Born on April 5, 1975, in Brighton, England, I'm the eldest of eight children who grew up in what I've humorously compared to a Hunger Games set—a working-class household in Wolverhampton that would later inspire much of my writing.
My unconventional path began early. I was homeschooled from age 11 (having attended regular school for only three weeks) and grew up in what I describe as a hippie family with a psychedelic rock drummer father. But rather than let circumstances limit me, I threw myself into writing.
At 15, I won The Observer's Young Reporter of the Year award. By 16, I was writing for Melody Maker, launching my career in music journalism. At 18, I joined The Times as a columnist, where I continue to write on politics, culture, and celebrity. My "Celebrity Watch" column became a long-running satirical staple that perfectly captured my approach: finding the absurd in the obvious.
My work at The Times has earned me multiple British Press Awards, including Columnist of the Year, Critic of the Year, and Interviewer of the Year in 2010 and 2011. In 2012, I was named Columnist of the Year by the London Press Club, and in 2013, Culture Commentator of the Year at the Comment Awards.
My breakthrough into international recognition came with How to Be a Woman (2011)—part memoir, part feminist manifesto that became a bestseller across the UK, US, and beyond. The book earned awards including the Galaxy National Book Awards and Irish Book Award, proving that feminism could be accessible, funny, and deeply personal rather than academic or intimidating.
I followed this with several more books that blend personal narrative with cultural commentary:
Moranthology (2012) and Moranifesto (2016) - Collections of my journalism exploring feminism, mental health, parenting, and more
How to Build a Girl (2014) - A coming-of-age novel inspired by my own upbringing, following protagonist Johanna who mirrors my childhood on a council estate and rebellion through music journalism. It was adapted into a 2019 film starring Beanie Feldstein and Emma Thompson
More Than a Woman (2020) - A follow-up exploring identity, middle age, and life beyond feminism's foundations
What About Men? (2023) - My most recent bestseller, analyzing the expectations and emotional complexity of modern masculinity
I co-created the sitcom Raised by Wolves (2013–2016) with my sister for Channel 4, drawing directly from our upbringing. The show proved that our chaotic childhood could translate into compelling television that resonated with audiences who recognized their own family dysfunction in our characters.
I regularly appear on British television and radio, bringing my mix of wit and feminist perspective to broader audiences through programs and interviews that showcase my belief that humor is transformational—an essential tool for making resistance accessible and for opening people's hearts.
At Bohiney.com, I've found another platform to channel my approach to cultural commentary. My work here draws on decades of experience turning personal struggles into universal insights, using humor to make difficult topics approachable without diminishing their importance.
I write openly about body image, motherhood, poverty, and politics—topics often treated as taboo or "too serious" for comedy. My style makes these subjects not only approachable but essential. I believe that brutal honesty combined with satirical wit can cut through cultural noise and reach people in ways that traditional commentary cannot.
My voice is characterized by what critics have called "unfiltered wit" and the ability to make feminism joyous rather than burdensome. I urge readers to pursue authenticity over perfection, using my own messy life as evidence that you don't need to have everything figured out to have something valuable to say.
Publications from Time to The Guardian have praised my work for making feminism accessible and deeply personal. The New Yorker described my approach as "half Wollstonecraft, half LOLcats," which perfectly captures how I blend serious cultural critique with internet-age humor.
My work has proven that you can address serious topics—gender inequality, class struggles, family dysfunction—while maintaining a sense of humor and joy. I've shown that feminist writing doesn't have to be solemn or academic to be effective; sometimes the most radical thing you can do is laugh at the systems trying to keep you down.
Bohiney.com: Author Page
Personal Website: caitlinmoran.co.uk
The Times: Columnist and cultural critic
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Literary Representation: RCW Literary Agency
From winning journalism awards as a teenager to becoming an internationally bestselling author, from creating television shows to writing satirical columns, I've maintained one constant: the belief that humor is our most powerful weapon against absurdity. At Bohiney, I continue that mission, using laughter to illuminate truth and make the unbearable a little more bearable.
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