Ep 3: Fame, Ego, and the Machine: The Rise and Rot of Hollywood’s Favorite Faces

I’ve spent years interviewing celebrities — watching the way publicists scramble to protect them, how the media helps spin their messes into clickbait gold, and how some of the most beloved stars are anything but kind behind the scenes. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how Hollywood creates monsters. I talk about the industry enablers, the emotional isolation of fame, and why narcissism isn’t a bug in the system — it’s the feature. And yes, I get into what we’ve all been witnessing with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. The masks are slipping. The audience is waking up. Let’s talk about what happens when the illusion breaks — and why it’s long overdue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices