This week, Sarah and Sadaf look back at the '90s, when Brendan Fraser was the most talked about himbo of the decade. We recap his career to this point, including a devastating #MeToo moment, a stunt career that left his body ravaged, and his new, thrilling comeback. What does Brendan's experience tell us about how far we still have left to go when it comes to discussing trauma?

Links from this episode:

Premiere Magazine's 1997 Profile Shoot
https://gugegot.livejournal.com/2315618.html

"Whatever Happened to Brendan Fraser?": GQ 2018 Feature
https://www.gq.com/story/what-ever-happened-to-brendan-fraser

"Lobbying for Golden Globes Is a Hollywood Ritual": New York Times' 2004 Report
https://www.nytimes.com/2004/01/13/movies/lobbying-for-golden-globes-is-a-hollywood-ritual.html

2021's TikTok Interview
https://www.tiktok.com/@littlelottiecosplay/video/6994167027736874246

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This week, Sadaf and Sarah dissect the details of the sex scandal that turned young Monica Lewinsky into one of the world's most ridiculed women. They'll discuss how her affair with Bill Clinton evolved, and how the media lampooned Monica when news of it became public. Finally, the co-hosts will talk about Monica today, paying tribute to the story of how one of the most bullied people in history became a leading anti-bullying advocate.  

Links from this episode:

"The Price of Shame": Monica Lewinsky's Ted Talk

Barbara Walter's 1999 Interview

Vanity Fair's 2014 Profile

Impeachment: American Crime Story Trailer

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The Juicy Story Behind The House of Gucci MurdersSadaf and Sarah dive into the truth behind the famed House of Gucci Murders. In 1991, millionaire Maurizio Gucci was shot dead in Milan. The heir to The House of Gucci's murder was a media sensation from the start; it became even more of a maelstrom when the truth emerged about why the mogul died: his ex-wife, Patrizia Reggiani, had ordered the shooting. The trial that followed was one of the most scandalous events ever to transpire in the world of high fashion. In this episode, we'll explore your most burning questions about this salacious story: What motivated Reggiani to have the father of her children killed? What's become of Reggiani, who is now a free woman? It's time to talk about the real-life events behind the most anticipated movie of 2021!

Links from this episode:

House of Gucci book by Sara Gay Forden: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/house-of-gucci-a-sensational/9780060937751-item.html

Photos from the House of Gucci film set: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/04/marvel-at-these-photos-from-the-set-of-house-of-gucci

House of Gucci Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGi3Bgn7U5U

The Gucci wife and the hitman: fashion's darkest tale (The Guardian):  https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2016/jul/24/the-gucci-wife-and-the-hitman-fashions-darkest-tale

House of Gucci: The true story explained (Harper's Bazaar): https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/culture-news/a35817579/house-of-gucci-true-story-explained/

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Whether a publicity stunt or revenge porn, the celebrity sex tape has long been a salacious and voyeuristic fascination for the media and its subjects' fans. But when it comes to male stars, their tapes have seemed to serve as fuel for their fire, while for female stars, the only rhetoric has been slut-shaming. Sarah and Sadaf dive into the story behind the tapes of everyone from Rob Lowe to Pam Anderson and Tommy Lee to Paris Hilton to understand why, and what sort of ripple effect celebrity sex tapes have left in the years since.

Links to articles mentioned in this episode:

Vanity Fair’s “Paris Hilton, In Reflection”:
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/04/paris-hilton-in-reflection

NYT’s “Sex, Lawsuits and Celebrities Caught on Tape”:
https://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/19/fashion/sundaystyles/sex-lawsuits-and-celebrities-caught-on-tape.html

Rolling Stone’s “Pam and Tommy: The Untold Story of the World’s Most Infamous Sex Tape”
https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/pam-and-tommy-the-untold-story-of-the-worlds-most-infamous-sex-tape-194776/

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In 1993, 38 year-old Jerry Seinfeld met 17 year-old Shoshanna Lonstein in a New York City park. The pair proceeded to date for four years. Shoshanna was Seinfeld’s date for awards shows, basketball games, and brunches at Hollywood hotspots. And yet, no one questioned the ethics of a public relationship with such a profound power imbalance. Sadaf and Sarah discuss why Hollywood didn’t judge Jerry’s decision to date someone so young at the time. They also consider why the comedy legend seems to have escaped a Me Too era reckoning.

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In 1998, George Michael became embroiled in a now infamous "lewd act" scandal, one that led to his public outing and which eroded his reputation and blurred his incredible success – both as Wham! leading man and solo artist. Sarah and Sadaf explore that very scandal and its consequences, but also the man behind it, who became a proud gay icon with a legacy worth revisiting and recognizing. 

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In this episode, Sadaf and Sarah discuss the tragic life of Whitney Houston, one of the bestselling recording artists of all time. Ms. Houston's hits still resonate with fans the world over. However,  Whitney's phenomenal talent was often overshadowed by racist and sexist media coverage during her lifetime - coverage that often focused more on salacious stories about Houston's struggles with drug use disorder than her artistry or humanity. The co-hosts discuss how Whitney's legacy has been unfairly tarnished, and the need to reclaim it...

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As one of the most iconic Hollywood families, the Kardashians have come to define modern celebrity culture – for better and worse. Society loves to hate them, but what if there's more to this family than meets the eye? Not only do they share a strong sisterhood, but they are accomplished businesswomen who care about their culture. One might even call them inspiring. Together, Sarah and Sadaf take a look at why it's so hard to see the good in the Kardashian clan – even as we consume their products, their social presence, and their many, many dramas. 

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An accomplished martial artist, actor and dancer, Bruce Lee's legacy is a powerful one – not only in his quest for representation, but in his efforts to raise his community up around him. Still, his struggle as a man of colour in Hollywood is a familiar (and not too distant) one, with 2019's Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood's controversial portrayal of the icon a brutal reminder that Asian stereotypes still very much exist, and that the fight for diversity – on screen and off – continues. Sarah and Sadaf delve deep into all of this, the many ways Bruce changed Hollywood for the better, and why he remains a powerful symbol of anti-oppression. 

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Sadaf and Sarah go back to 1974, discussing the time a lone gunman attempted to kidnap 23-year-old Princess Anne. While the media coverage of this story at the time emphasized the valor of the men who helped rescue Anne, the reality is the princess played an instrumental role in saving herself. The co-hosts talk about why it took Anne so long to share her truth. They also examine the details of this highly cinematic, but little discussed, story. 

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