
Terribly Famous
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.Listen to Terribly Famous ad-free on Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/terribly-famous now.
Latest episodes

Jul 16, 2024 • 30min
Ed Sheeran's Damage Control | How do you write an earworm? | 4
Ed Sheeran's certainly had a few. Anna and Emily sit down with award-winning songwriter and President of the European Composer & Songwriter Alliance, Helienne Lindvall, to find out how he’s done it. Plus, Helienne takes us inside the world of songwriting, from Nashville writing camps to the ‘tiny difference’ between a song that flops and one that flies.Listen to Terribly Famous ad-free on Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/terribly-famous now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 9, 2024 • 47min
Ed Sheeran's Damage Control | One Man and His Guitar | 3
It's the worst year of Ed's life so far. Tragedy surrounds him and his world starts to unravel. Ed can’t control the chaos. But when his wife, Cherry delivers some difficult home truths, Ed is determined to finally take control of how he responds.Listen to Terribly Famous ad-free on Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/terribly-famous now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 1, 2024 • 49min
Ed Sheeran's Damage Control | Desperate Measures | 2
Ed is struggling with his new life, until then he reconnects with someone from his old world. His former schoolfriend and new girlfriend, Cherry, seems to be the antidote to the craziness of global stardom. Ed is back on track - until he gets a call from his lawyer that puts all his future plans on hold.Listen to Terribly Famous ad-free on Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/terribly-famous now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 24, 2024 • 45min
Ed Sheeran's Damage Control | Bad Habits | 1
Ed Sheeran knows where he’s going. He plotted out his path to success as a teenager, and ever since, he’s obsessively tried to stick to the plan. The result? A catalogue of chart-topping songs that have soundtracked a generation. But behind-the-scenes, Ed has faced some challenges no amount of planning could have prepared him for. And his bad habits have put at risk everything he's worked so hard for.If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, contact the support service, Frank by calling 0300 123 6600 from within the UK or go to https://www.talktofrank.com/If you or someone you know wants support for an eating disorder, contact Beat by calling 0808 801 0677 from within England or go to https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/Listen to Terribly Famous ad-free on Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/terribly-famous now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 17, 2024 • 30min
Cheryl's Emotional Rollercoaster | Drag Queen Cheryl Hole on how Girls Aloud shaped her life | 4
Imitation is the best form of flattery. And imitations don't get much more fabulous than Cheryl Hole. One of the first contestants on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, the drag queen has based her entire persona on our Geordie girl. She’s even part of the tribute act, Gals Aloud. Cheryl Hole joins Anna and Emily to talk about how girl groups have shaped her, and what (the real) Cheryl is like in person.Listen to Terribly Famous ad-free on Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/terribly-famous now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 10, 2024 • 46min
Cheryl's Emotional Rollercoaster | The Promise | 3
Cheryl makes an incredible comeback after a near-death experience. But she's still wounded from years of being in the spotlight. Then, just as a glorious Girls Aloud reunion is being planned, tragedy strikes - forcing Cheryl to make a promise that she knows she must honour.Listen to Terribly Famous ad-free on Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/terribly-famous now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 3, 2024 • 46min
Cheryl's Emotional Rollercoaster | Fight for This Life | 2
Cheryl's marriage is lurching from scandal to scandal. Eventually, she snaps. It’s time for a holiday - without Ashley. But that holiday leaves Cheryl fighting not for her marriage, but for her life.Listen to Terribly Famous ad-free on Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/terribly-famous now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 27, 2024 • 49min
Cheryl's Emotional Rollercoaster | I Get Knocked Down | 1
So famous she doesn’t need a surname. Cheryl is the girl-next-door who found pop superstardom overnight when she won a TV talent show with Girls Aloud. But she has never forgotten the people who made her. In this four-part series, Anna and Emily follow Cheryl as she learns the hard way that not everyone around her is as fiercely loyal. Even those in her inner circle.Listen to Terribly Famous ad-free on Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/terribly-famous now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 20, 2024 • 30min
Kate Moss Says Yes | Model Chantal Monaghan on her Kate Moss obsession | 4
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!Listen to Terribly Famous ad-free on Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/terribly-famous now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 13, 2024 • 48min
Kate Moss Says Yes | An Icon Rises | 3
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.Listen to Terribly Famous ad-free on Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/terribly-famous now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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