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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.
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Terribly Famous Wondery

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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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    Kate Moss Says Yes | Work Hard, Party Harder

    Kate Moss Says Yes | Work Hard, Party Harder

    This episode comes out for free on 04/30, and is available early and ad-free for Wondery+ subscribers. 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.

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

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

    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?

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    • 51 min
    Prince Harry's Tabloid Takedown | Family Matters

    Prince Harry's Tabloid Takedown | Family Matters

    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/

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    • 49 min
    Prince Harry's Tabloid Takedown | No Half Measures

    Prince Harry's Tabloid Takedown | No Half Measures

    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.

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    • 50 min
    Prince Harry's Tabloid Takedown | Secrets of a Royal Bodyguard

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

    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.

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    • 30 min
    George Michael's Fight for Freedom | Double Life

    George Michael's Fight for Freedom | Double Life

    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/

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    • 49 min

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Brilliant show!

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