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Wouldn’t you love to be a famous? Money. Red carpets. Adoring fans. Did we mention the money? But you’re also on a tightrope. Because when everyone’s watching, you’re only one misstep away from it all going terribly wrong. It’s like Rihanna said: there's a long way to fall when you're so far from earth. Join hosts Anna Leong Brophy and Emily Lloyd-Saini on Wondery’s Terribly Famous, as they tell the stories of our most iconic stars. After all, it’s fun to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes – especially when they’re Manolos. New episodes come out on Tuesdays for free. Listen to new episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app.

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United Kingdom

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Wouldn’t you love to be a famous? Money. Red carpets. Adoring fans. Did we mention the money? But you’re also on a tightrope. Because when everyone’s watching, you’re only one misstep away from it all going terribly wrong. It’s like Rihanna said: there's a long way to fall when you're so far from earth. Join hosts Anna Leong Brophy and Emily Lloyd-Saini on Wondery’s Terribly Famous, as they tell the stories of our most iconic stars. After all, it’s fun to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes – especially when they’re Manolos. New episodes come out on Tuesdays for free. Listen to new episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Kate Moss Says Yes | Model Chantal Monaghan on her Kate Moss obsession | 4

5/20/2024
Chantal Monaghan isn't just a top model working with some of the biggest names in fashion. She’s also a Kate Moss super fan. She’s even been known to look at photos of Kate for inspo before walking onto set. Chantal sat down with Anna Leong Brophy and Emily Lloyd-Saini to talk about what makes our girl quite so iconic, and how Kate changed the industry for models coming up beneath her. Plus, Chantal tells us how she was scouted aged just five years old. Five! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:29:33

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Kate Moss Says Yes | An Icon Rises | 3

5/13/2024
Kate's career and reputation are in tatters. A drugs scandal means she's fast becoming a disgraced icon. But at the eleventh hour, Kate has an idea. Something that’ll get everyone talking - for all the right reasons. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:47:43

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Listen Now: Blame it on the Fame: Milli Vanilli

5/13/2024
When Frank Farian first laid eyes on Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan, he saw everything he wasn’t. They were handsome, young, and Black. But Frank had something they didn’t. He had power. So, Frank offered them a devil’s bargain. Almost overnight, Milli Vanilli’s debut album went five times platinum and scored a Grammy nomination. But when the lie at the center of their success started to unravel, Rob and Fab would discover the hard way the difference between star power and real power. From Wondery, Blame It on the Fame is a story about the lie that shot to #1 and what it cost to tell the truth. Hosted by Amanda Seales. Listen early and ad-free exclusively on Wondery+: Wondery.fm/BIOTF_MV See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:04:16

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Kate Moss Says Yes | Too Much Yes | 2

5/6/2024
Fresh out of rehab, Kate needs to stay out of trouble. But when you're a world-famous supermodel, temptation is all around. Right now, it's taking the form of bad boy rock stars. And saying no to a good time isn't yet in Kate's vocabulary. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:49:20

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Kate Moss Says Yes | Work Hard, Party Harder | 1

4/29/2024
Model, muse, icon. Kate Moss is a fashion megastar with a legendary reputation. Especially when it comes to partying. In this three-part series, we'll follow Kate and her insatiable desire to experience absolutely everything life has to offer. But we'll see how saying 'yes' to excess takes her down a dark path. One that threatens to destroy everything she's worked for. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:49:02

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Prince Harry's Tabloid Takedown | Secrets of a Royal Bodyguard | 4

4/22/2024
Behind every senior royal stands a Royal Protection Officer. This week, Emily sits down with Simon Morgan, who has spent his life in the shadows of Prince Harry, Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles, to name a few. Simon’s seen what being Terribly Famous is really like - and reveals a chilling interaction with paparazzi following Harry that leaves Emily speechless. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:30:37

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Prince Harry's Tabloid Takedown | No Half Measures | 3

4/15/2024
Harry is on the attack. If the media is going to spin lies about his new family, he’s damn well going to fight back. An Oprah interview, a tell-all autobiography, a Netflix series: he’ll do whatever it takes. He has to tell his side of the story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:50:26

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Prince Harry's Tabloid Takedown | Family Matters | 2

4/8/2024
Harry is pushed to breaking point. He feels totally incapable of protecting his new family from the tabloid onslaught. He needs to take drastic action - action that will push him further away from the Crown and into the crosshairs of the media. A listener note: this episode features descriptions of suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, there are people you can speak to. Call Samaritans for free 24 hours a day from anywhere in Europe on 116 123 or visit https://www.samaritans.org/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:49:57

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Prince Harry's Tabloid Takedown | Never Complain, Never Explain | 1

4/1/2024
Famous since before he was even born, Prince Harry's private life has always been public property. And now Harry has had enough. After starting a family of his own, he is keener than ever to draw a line between the people he loves and the press he loathes. In this three-part series, we'll chart an epic battle between two great British powers that reaches the High Court. But who will emerge victorious? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:51:13

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George Michael's Fight for Freedom | Russell Tovey on how George Michael changed his life | 4

3/25/2024
Actor and podcaster, Russell Tovey sits down with Emily to explain why he's such a super fan, and it goes way beyond the music. As a young gay man, Russell remembers being blown away by George's bravery after he was forcibly outed. He tells us how George is still paving the way for Queer creatives today. And how he tried, and failed, to emulate his iconic bouffant do. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:30:50

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George Michael's Fight for Freedom | Let's Go Outside | 3

3/18/2024
The moment George has been running from his whole life finally arrives. In a way he could never have imagined, George is finally freed from hiding his true identity. As the story goes global, he decides he's done with shame. George is going on the attack. WARNING: This episode deals with drug and alcohol misuse. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction contact the support service Frank, day or night by calling 0300 123 6600 from within the UK, or go to https://www.talktofrank.com/ And for support for any issues around sexuality, visit https://www.stonewall.org.uk/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:41:19

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George Michael's Fight for Freedom | Love at Last | 2

3/11/2024
George has finally found the love of his life! He just wishes he could tell the world how happy he is, but his fans still don’t know he’s gay. So when disaster strikes, George faces an even bigger challenge. Suffering more pain than he’s ever experienced in silence. This episode deals with drug and alcohol misuse. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction contact the support service, Frank, day or night by calling 0300 123 6600 from within the UK, or go to https://www.talktofrank.com/ And for support for any issues around sexuality, visit https://www.stonewall.org.uk/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:46:38

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George Michael's Fight for Freedom | Double Life | 1

3/4/2024
George Michael is a solid gold British icon. One of the UK's finest songwriters and one of the world's biggest-selling artists. But for much of his life, he was consumed by a secret. In this three-part series, we follow George as the lie he feels forced to live every day threatens to destroy him. George sang about freedom, but how did he find it for himself? This episode deals with drug and alcohol abuse. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, contact the support service, Frank day or night by calling 0300 123 6600 from within the UK, or go to https://www.talktofrank.com/ And for support with any issues around sexuality, visit https://www.stonewall.org.uk/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:49:27

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Katie Price's Reality Check | Being your best authentic self | 4

2/26/2024
From multiple boob jobs to selling stories about every aspect of her life, Katie Price has done things her way. It got us thinking - what does being authentic actually mean? It's a biggie. And for this bonus episode, Emily and Anna grapple with the idea with Emily Bootle, author of This is Not Who I Am: Our Authenticity Obsession. At at time when we're constantly urged to 'live our truth', are we actually living in one of the most inauthentic times ever? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:29:25

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Katie Price's Reality Check | Marriage and Mayhem | 3

2/19/2024
Katie gets the biggest break of her career and meets the love of her life. But she soon finds out that holding on to your dreams is as much of a struggle as realising them. WARNING: This episode contains details of a miscarriage. The charity Miscarriage Association offers help to those that have lost a baby. You can find out more at https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/ The episode also deals with post-natal depression. PANDAS Foundation supports those experiencing perinatal mental illness. Go to https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/what-is-pnd/perinatal-mental-health/ And there's some swearing too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:57:25

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Katie Price's Reality Check | Model Mum | 2

2/12/2024
Katie's determined to prove she can give birth and stay at the top of the glamour game. Just ten days after her baby is born, she’s back in front of the cameras. But the press can’t handle seeing a new mum having a good time. And they seize on a lie that will rock Katie’s world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:50:12

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Katie Price's Reality Check | The Rise of Jordan | 1

2/5/2024
Since her days as Britain's most popular pin-up, Katie Price’s career has been on a rollercoaster ride. And we’ve been watching every step of the way. In this three-part series, we tell the story of how the determined young glamour model hit the big time when she started sharing her world with a TV crew. But how selling access to every part of her life came at a personal cost. Warning: This episode contains discussion of a suicide attempt. If you or anyone you know needs advice regarding mental health, call Samaritans for free 24 hours a day from anywhere in Europe on 116 123 or visit https://www.samaritans.org/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:55:54

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Naomi Campbell's Model Behaviour | The Model Maker | 4

1/29/2024
Want to be a top model? Get Carole White on your side. As the co-founder of Premier Model Management, she's been at the beating heart of the modelling industry for 40 years. Carole has represented everyone from Naomi to Linda to Christy. In this episode, she sits down with Anna and Emily to draw back the curtain on the supermodel heyday, and to discuss why Naomi had a harder ride than most of her peers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:37:07

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Naomi Campbell's Model Behaviour | Role Model | 3

1/22/2024
Naomi’s on the front cover of the latest British Vogue. She’s delighted when she spots the magazine in her local shop. But then she sees it. Just below the glossies, a newspaper with a picture of her on the front page. And a headline that’ll change her life. In this episode, we discuss drug addiction. If you or someone you know needs help with addiction issues, contact the support service, Frank day or night by calling 0300 123 6600 from within the UK, or go to https://www.talktofrank.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:46:33

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Naomi Campbell's Model Behaviour | The Last Supermodel | 2

1/15/2024
Naomi is about to have a spectacular tumble - and not just on the runway. Heartbreak and a gruelling schedule see her struggle to cope. And there’s a long way to fall when you’re one of the world’s top supermodels. This episode deals with drug abuse. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction contact the support service, Frank day or night by calling 0300 123 6600 from within the UK, or go to https://www.talktofrank.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:46:32