Terribly Famous

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 <a href="http://wondery.com/links/terribly-famous" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wondery.com/links/terribly-famous</a> now.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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 <a href="http://wondery.com/links/terribly-famous" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wondery.com/links/terribly-famous</a> now.