

Best Of: Connie Chung / Demi Moore
Sep 21, 2024
Connie Chung, a pioneering television journalist and author of the memoir 'Connie,' shares her journey breaking barriers in a male-dominated field. She highlights memorable interviews, including one with Donald Trump, and reflects on confronting sexism with humor. Demi Moore discusses her role in the horror film 'The Substance,' portraying an aging actress facing industry ageism and the complexities of relevance in Hollywood. Their candid conversations touch on resilience, nostalgia, and the evolving landscape of media.
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Trump Interview
- Connie Chung interviewed Donald Trump in 1990, questioning his boastfulness.
- Trump later criticized Chung's interview skills on Joan Rivers' show, then ignored Chung at golf tournaments.
Humor as Defense
- Connie Chung used humor to navigate the sexist environment of the 1972 presidential campaign press corps.
- She'd preemptively make jokes, sometimes bawdy ones, to disarm her male colleagues.
Goody Two-Shoes to Bar Regular
- Initially, Connie Chung prioritized work over socializing with the male reporters.
- She later realized they got scoops by building relationships with sources at the bar, so she changed her approach.