Just between our bookclub... The 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Send a textWe dive into Taylor Jenkins Reid's captivating novel "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo," exploring the story of a Hollywood icon who strategically navigates fame, fortune, and forbidden love through seven marriages while hiding her true self.• Evelyn Hugo requests an unknown journalist to write her biography, revealing the calculated nature of her seven marriages• Hollywood in the 1950s-60s required actresses to maintain specific public images, forcing Evelyn to hide her true identity• Evelyn's relationship with actress Celia St. James forms the emotional core of the story as they navigate their forbidden love• The concept of "bearding" and creating fake relationships plays a crucial role in how the characters protect themselves• Harry Cameron becomes Evelyn's closest friend, co-parent, and "husband" while hiding his own sexuality• The novel explores how fame forces people to create elaborate deceptions that ultimately cause deep personal pain• The shocking connection between Evelyn and journalist Monique ties the story together in an unexpected way• Reid's writing beautifully captures the glamour of Old Hollywood while exposing its dangerous demandsCheck out more of our book discussions and other content on all podcast platforms and YouTube at This Stays Between Us, and follow us on TikTok @TheRealTSBU.