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Key moments and achievements from Manuela Hoelterhoff's life.
Manuela was born
· New York City, New York, USA
Relocation
Born in Hamburg, Germany, Hoelterhoff immigrated to the US with her parents at the age of eight. She left behind the war-torn ruins of her childhood, where she recalled sledding on rubble. This transition marked the beginning of her journey toward becoming a leading voice in American journalism.
Relocation
Born in Hamburg, Germany, Hoelterhoff immigrated to the US with her parents at the age of eight. She left behind the war-torn ruins of her childhood, where she recalled sledding on rubble. This transition marked the beginning of her journey toward becoming a leading voice in American journalism.
Employment
After earning degrees from Hofstra University and NYU, Hoelterhoff began her career writing for William F. Buckley's National Review. This early work helped establish her sharp and stylish critical voice. It laid the foundation for her eventual move to The Wall Street Journal.
Employment
After earning degrees from Hofstra University and NYU, Hoelterhoff began her career writing for William F. Buckley's National Review. This early work helped establish her sharp and stylish critical voice. It laid the foundation for her eventual move to The Wall Street Journal.
Recognition
Hoelterhoff was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism for her wide-ranging work on the arts at The Wall Street Journal. The award officially canonized her unique voice and cemented her status as a cultural gatekeeper. She would spend twenty years at the publication serving in various editorial roles.
Recognition
Hoelterhoff was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism for her wide-ranging work on the arts at The Wall Street Journal. The award officially canonized her unique voice and cemented her status as a cultural gatekeeper. She would spend twenty years at the publication serving in various editorial roles.
Publication
She published a critically acclaimed look at the opera industry titled "Cinderella & Company: Backstage at the Opera with Cecilia Bartoli." The book was praised for its hilariously honest dissection of the making and marketing of opera. It showcased her ability to blend deep perceptive analysis with her signature irreverent wit.
Publication
She published a critically acclaimed look at the opera industry titled "Cinderella & Company: Backstage at the Opera with Cecilia Bartoli." The book was praised for its hilariously honest dissection of the making and marketing of opera. It showcased her ability to blend deep perceptive analysis with her signature irreverent wit.
Leadership
Hoelterhoff joined Bloomberg News to create and lead "Muse," the company's dedicated arts and culture section. As Executive Editor for Lifestyle and Culture, she transitioned into a mentorship role, creating platforms for other writers. She continued to shape cultural journalism until her departure in 2015.
Leadership
Hoelterhoff joined Bloomberg News to create and lead "Muse," the company's dedicated arts and culture section. As Executive Editor for Lifestyle and Culture, she transitioned into a mentorship role, creating platforms for other writers. She continued to shape cultural journalism until her departure in 2015.
Philanthropy
Demonstrating her profound personal generosity, Hoelterhoff provided housing and support for political refugees at her home. She took in individuals such as Iranian filmmaker Emad Tayefeh and Bangladeshi reporter Raad Rahman. She characteristically downplayed her charity, noting she simply had an empty maid's room.
Philanthropy
Demonstrating her profound personal generosity, Hoelterhoff provided housing and support for political refugees at her home. She took in individuals such as Iranian filmmaker Emad Tayefeh and Bangladeshi reporter Raad Rahman. She characteristically downplayed her charity, noting she simply had an empty maid's room.
Manuela Hoelterhoff passed away
