Jada Pinkett came from an unstable home life that taught her she could only rely on herself. But her talent for acting takes her to Hollywood, where she pursues her dream of being onscreen. But then Will Smith happens. And even though she’s madly in love with their beautiful family, she worries she’s being consumed by his wants and needs and losing her own identity. Until one day… when she makes her voice heard. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, an...
Aug 16, 2022•51 min•Season 30Ep. 128
Things are finally falling into place for the Fresh Prince. With a hit new sitcom and budding movie career, life is looking up. But when he meets the woman of his dreams, Will has to make sure his need for control doesn’t derail the love of his life. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at htt...
Aug 09, 2022•49 min•Season 30Ep. 127
Will Smith is everyone’s guy. He went from multi-platinum rapper, to primetime sweetheart, to one of the world’s most bankable movie stars. And all while being a husband and father. Will’s reputation as a charming, easy going guy has shaped his whole career. Until now. In this four part series, we’ll tell you how his drive to succeed at all costs, ultimately led to his undoing, and how he paid the price for allowing his need for control to guide his actions. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wo...
Aug 02, 2022•50 min•Season 30Ep. 126
After dragging himself back from a bad breakup and a dismal career slump, Ben finds love again with someone else. But for all his achievements, he can't seem to shake the specter of his father. Forgiving his dad will mean forgiving himself first — and maybe even finding love again. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please support us by supporting our sponsors!...
Jul 26, 2022•47 min•Season 29Ep. 125
Before Gigli, Jersey Girl or Jenny From The Block, there was just Ben Affleck — a young masshole with a difficult home life who just wants to be loved. But when he finally meets the girl of his dreams, their supernova stardom threatens the very thing he’s been searching for all along. This is a 2-part series on Bennifer, a power couple so hot they caused a media meltdown. Twice. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in ...
Jul 19, 2022•43 min•Season 29Ep. 124
With his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour back in full swing, Elton looks poised to ride off into the sunset in style. But when he does finally hang up the platform boots, his legacy will still be dazzling. He’s set the stage for the next generation of LGBTQ+ performers, like Jujubee. She’s a four-time competitor on RuPaul’s Drag Race and host of Wondery’s new dating show, Queen of Hearts . On today’s episode, Aricia and Juju get real about navigating sobriety in the limelight, Elton’s best...
Jul 12, 2022•35 min•Season 28Ep. 123
Elton’s finally getting his addictions under control. But just as he gets his life back on track, he suffers a series of devastating losses. After all these years, can Elton find a purpose in the pain, and carve out a little slice of happiness? Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://a...
Jul 05, 2022•45 min•Season 28Ep. 122
Elton John is hard at work masking his pain with his vices. His cocaine addiction is getting worse, and it’s starting to affect his career. But when a painful death leads him to his rock bottom, he finally figures out how to get the help he needs. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https:...
Jun 28, 2022•43 min•Season 28Ep. 121
As Elton’s star rises, the isolation of fame leaves him feeling even more lonely than before. His mother’s words haunt him, and lead him to some very poor romantic decisions. But behind it all, a bigger threat is looming. And it comes in the form of a white powder. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privac...
Jun 21, 2022•45 min•Season 28Ep. 120
Reginald Dwight is a quiet, awkward kid from a troubled home. But his love of music gives him the escape he’s always needed. Nothing can shake his confidence when he’s got his Elvis record on the turntable. So when his natural talent on the piano lands him the opportunity to record an album of his own, Reginald knows it’s his chance to transform into someone bigger and more confident than himself. He’s going to become: Elton John. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binge...
Jun 14, 2022•44 min•Season 28Ep. 119
Dolly Parton fandom has reached new heights over the last few years. Her admirers run the gamut: From city slickers to small town folk, conservative churches to RuPaul’s Drag Race. But she’s always been Dolly. So why all the love and appreciation now? Culture writer Justin Kirkland joins Brooke and Aricia to unpack Dolly’s recent spike in popularity, how meeting Dolly set him up for a career in journalism, and what was going on when she tried to turn down a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fa...
Jun 07, 2022•35 min•Season 27Ep. 118
Dolly makes her case to her record label, and convinces them she’s a solo star. On her own, her career reaches new heights, and she even branches out into Hollywood. But Porter Wagoner’s not letting go without a fight. And he’s not the only one who wants a piece of the shiny new Dolly Parton pie. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please support us by sup...
May 31, 2022•45 min•Season 27Ep. 117
When Dolly makes it to Nashville, stardom doesn’t come as quickly as she’d hoped. But landing a spot as the Girl Singer on Porter Wagoner’s show brings her much closer to her dreams. There’s just one problem — Porter controls every aspect of her career. And Dolly’s ready to strike out on her own. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please support us by sup...
May 24, 2022•46 min•Season 27Ep. 116
There are few celebrities more beloved than Dolly Parton. In her decades-long career, she’s cultivated loyalty with her fans by always being true to her roots. But before she was the musician we know and love today, Dolly was just a poor girl in rural Tennessee with a song in her heart, and a dream to be a big star… Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Plea...
May 17, 2022•54 min•Season 27Ep. 115
Marilyn Monroe was an unrecognized feminist pioneer before her time. Nearly 70 years before #MeToo, she penned an expose about her experiences with “the casting couch” called “Wolves I Have Known.” In the final episode of our Marilyn Monroe series, we delve into the parts of Marilyn’s life that no one talks about. Vulture film critic Angelica Jade Bastién joins Brooke and Aricia to talk about what Marilyn teaches us about how society treats women who battle mental health challenges, and discuss ...
May 10, 2022•35 min•Season 26Ep. 114
People keep refusing to take Marilyn seriously. But if Marilyn wants to keep moving forward, she needs to confront her toughest critic: herself. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 03, 2022•49 min•Season 26Ep. 113
Marilyn’s always been ambitious. She doesn’t want to play dumb blondes forever. But when she lands the role of her dreams, Marilyn’s insecurities start to get the better of her. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...
Apr 26, 2022•43 min•Season 26Ep. 112
Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio are falling in love, but they want different lives. Joe wants to settle down and live outside the spotlight, and Marilyn wants to be an even bigger star. If push comes to shove, which one will Marilyn choose: Joe or her career? Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Po...
Apr 19, 2022•37 min•Season 26Ep. 111
If any past celebrity could have pulled more Instagram followers than Kim Kardashian, it would have been Marilyn Monroe. Even without family money or a family, Marilyn knew exactly how to capture the world’s attention. But before she was Marilyn, she was just Norma Jeane Baker, a lonely young girl in the foster care system… Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventher...
Apr 12, 2022•50 min•Season 26Ep. 110
Kim can’t stop dropping F-bombs. Kourtney can’t keep it in her pants on Instagram. And was Khloé secretly engaged to Tristan Thompson? Page Six writer Francesca Bacardi joins Brooke and Aricia to talk all that and so much more in this year-in-review of all things Kardashian. From Kylie’s hiding out after her Astroworld appearance to Pete Davidson’s infamous selfie while in bed with Kim, and what to expect from the Kardashian’s new Hulu series, Francesca sorts facts from fiction. Check out France...
Apr 05, 2022•37 min•Season 25Ep. 109
Kim’s developed a sixth sense for spinning scandals into publicity – and publicity into new brands. But what worked in 2010 won’t work in 2020. To stay on top, Kim’s going to have to work against all the instincts that have gotten her this far. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://a...
Mar 29, 2022•37 min•Season 25Ep. 108
Kim Kardashian West shot to fame and fortune by sharing her life on camera. But after a terrifying robbery, Kim begins to wonder if the lack of privacy is worth it. Meanwhile, another sister begins to eclipse Kim – only to find herself asking the same question. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Po...
Mar 22, 2022•37 min•Season 25Ep. 107
With a sex tape in her past and a reality television show in her future, Kim Kardashian is primed for stardom. But after a whirlwind wedding and a quickie divorce, her big dreams might come to a screeching halt. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...
Mar 15, 2022•47 min•Season 25Ep. 106
Once upon a time, no one had ever heard the name Kim Kardashian. But in the 15 years since the Kardashians have been on the scene, they’ve changed the nature of celebrity as we know it. How did the Kardashians turn 15 minutes of fame into 15 years and counting? This season we’re bringing you the story of a family who realized their greatest asset was themselves. But first, we start with the humble-ish beginnings of their visionary momager –Kris Jenner. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+...
Mar 08, 2022•45 min•Season 25Ep. 105
Janet Jackson's infamous wardrobe malfunction might never be forgotten, but what about her legacy as a trail-blazing feminist? Janet cut a path for female pop performers controlling their own narrative. She was an advocate for women getting what they need in the bedroom before most people even knew the term “sex positive.” And she did it all while the press critiqued her every move, and her body, too. Culture writer Clover Hope joins Brooke and Aricia to set the record straight. Clover shares wh...
Mar 01, 2022•31 min•Season 24Ep. 104
After the Super Bowl, Janet Jackson just wants to forget it ever happened and move on. But the media has other plans. And it doesn’t help that the CEO of CBS wants her head on a platter. As Janet faces the biggest scandal of her career, can she weather the storm and make it to the other side with her career — and her sanity — intact? Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.lin...
Feb 22, 2022•47 min•Season 24Ep. 103
On February 1st, 2004, Janet Jackson’s right breast was exposed to a live audience of over 144 million at the Super Bowl — for 9/16ths of a second. What should have been a fleeting moment of professional embarrassment became a national scandal. It was a story that had everything: a titillating costume change gone wrong, a powerful black woman who refused to grovel, and a squeaky-clean, young white upstart who was only too happy to align himself with power. Racism, sexism and misogyny collided to...
Feb 15, 2022•48 min•Season 24Ep. 102
Even The Rich is hitting the big time. To celebrate 100 episodes, hosts Brooke and Aricia are answering your questions and spilling the details on everything you’ve ever wanted to know. How long have they been BFFs? Who’s their ideal celebrity co-host? And how do they really feel about Brooke’s singing? Plus, we share what’s coming up next on Even the Rich. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. ...
Feb 08, 2022•17 min•Season 23Ep. 101
Patty Hearst would eventually put the SLA in her rearview mirror; she’d go on to have two kids and act in a string of John Waters films. But through the years, the debate has continued: was Patty really brainwashed, or did she voluntarily join the SLA? To help answer this question, Brooke and Aricia are joined by author and social scientist Alexandra Stein. Alexandra studies the psychological tactics cult leaders use to brainwash their subjects. She also has first hand experience with cults, hav...
Feb 08, 2022•32 min•Season 23Ep. 100
Patty Hearst has just been arrested for the Hibernia Bank robbery, and the prosecution has a very solid case. First, they have photos of Patty robbing the joint. Second, they have tapes of her confessing to the crime. And third, America really, really hates a rich girl breaking bad. But Patty’s new lawyer, F. Lee Bailey, thinks they can win this. They just need to take a risk and put Patty on the stand. If the jury hears her side, there’s no way they won’t acquit – and if they don’t … well, they...
Feb 01, 2022•42 min•Season 23Ep. 99
