
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

May 6, 2024 • 49min
Kate Moss Says Yes | Too Much Yes | 2
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.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.

Apr 29, 2024 • 49min
Kate Moss Says Yes | Work Hard, Party Harder | 1
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.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.

Apr 22, 2024 • 31min
Prince Harry's Tabloid Takedown | Secrets of a Royal Bodyguard | 4
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.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.

Apr 15, 2024 • 50min
Prince Harry's Tabloid Takedown | No Half Measures | 3
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.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.

Apr 8, 2024 • 50min
Prince Harry's Tabloid Takedown | Family Matters | 2
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/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.

Apr 1, 2024 • 51min
Prince Harry's Tabloid Takedown | Never Complain, Never Explain | 1
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?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.

Mar 26, 2024 • 31min
George Michael's Fight for Freedom | Russell Tovey on how George Michael changed his life | 4
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.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.

Mar 19, 2024 • 41min
George Michael's Fight for Freedom | Let's Go Outside | 3
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/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.

Mar 12, 2024 • 47min
George Michael's Fight for Freedom | Love at Last | 2
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/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.

Mar 5, 2024 • 49min
George Michael's Fight for Freedom | Double Life | 1
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/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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