Glee star Jenna Ushkowitz , who played Tina Cohen-Chang on the mega-hit FOX TV series, visits the studio to talk about her new movie Hello Again . She talks failed auditions, OCD, fame, crushes, being exposed, getting starstruck, Cory Monteith, Broadway, Waitress, her podcast Epic Fail , life of an actor and details on TV binge habits. Get a shout-out from Kara: Patreon.com/ReallyFamous Behind-the-scenes photos - ReallyFamousPodcast.com Support the show for $3 - Patreon.com/reallyfamous Insider ...
Nov 09, 2017•44 min
Fashion guru Tim Gunn is the real deal. In this major interview, The Project Runway style mentor and TV host instantly connects with journalist Kara Mayer Robinson and they dive deep on topics of all kinds, like embracing real women of all shapes and sizes, his relationships with the judges, family, email, stalkers, TV obsessions, habits, being single, plus-size models and what he does in the privacy of his own home. This intimate interview is one-of-a-kind. If you love Tim Gunn already, you'll ...
Nov 01, 2017•1 hr 28 min
Emmy-winning actor Peter Scolari , who won an Emmy for HBO's Girls , stops by Really Famous to chat about his new film, Weight , and his long acting career, from Bosom Buddies to Newhart to Madoff. He opens up about drugs and alcohol, depression and learning he has bipolar disorder. He gets deeply analytical about life, friends and acting. He also talks Tom Hanks, Bob Newhart and Six Degrees of Separation. Filmmaker Rob Margolies joins the conversation. Get a shout-out from Kara: Patreon.com/Rea...
Oct 31, 2017•1 hr 13 min
"I'm an emotional person," says actor Michael Rapaport. If you've seen him on TV and movies - Friends, Black-ish, Louie, Atypical, Mighty Aphrodite - you may know this. Michael stopped by the studio last week to talk about his new series White Famous on Showtime, and revealed all sorts of reasons he gets emotional. Listen in - and buckle up! - for his thoughts on acting, sports, teenage boys, divorce, therapy, Robert De Niro, Trump and Harvey Weinstein. Warning: Michael's not a clean-language ki...
Oct 17, 2017•55 min
It’s Elsbeth from The Good Wife ! And Arlene from True Blood . Even if you don’t know Carrie Preston by name, odds are you know her from TV. The prolific character actor also writes, directs and produces. And fun stuff! She’s married to actor Michael Emerson, a.k.a. Ben Linus on Lost and Harold Finch on Person of Interest . We talk about why friends call her tenacious, how she felt when her husband landed a gig on her fave TV series, juggling film sets, scripts and life while going back and fort...
Oct 02, 2017•38 min
Oh my, what an interview! If there's anything they don't know about me after this one, I give up! - actress Dee Wallace (ET, Cujo, The Howling) The iconic movie mom opens up big time about her family, her dad's alcoholism, her husband's sudden death and her close bond with her daughter, Gabrielle Stone. She tells huge stories about her acting career: scoop on ET , Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, Cujo , and becoming a Hollywood star. She also chats about her healing practice and how she channels...
Sep 19, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Younger TV star Miriam Shor is hilarious onscreen and off! She cracks Kara up with anecdotes about her kids, driving lessons, Game of Thrones and a weird cheese habit. The actress (of Darren Star's TV Land hit Younger + The Good Wife , Damages , etc) also gets real -- about being a woman, marriage, acting, social media and politics. It's entertaining, surprising, anything but boring. Enjoy! Get a shout-out from Kara: Patreon.com/ReallyFamous Behind-the-scenes photos - ReallyFamousPodcast.com Sup...
Sep 05, 2017•1 hr 13 min
Actor Kathleen Rose Perkins ( Episodes, Rules of Engagement, Grey’s Anatomy ) puts it all out there, warts and all. And that’s a good thing! Unlike some celebs, she isn’t hung up on being perfect. Kathleen has had major setbacks and isn’t afraid to talk about them. But she’s an entertainer, so as she talks about religion, anxiety, abortion and getting fired, you’ll likely smile, laugh and know you’re in good company. Support us and get a shout-out on the show: Patreon.com/ReallyFamous Photos: Re...
Aug 20, 2017•1 hr 10 min
Film, TV & stage actress Annette O'Toole doesn't do many interviews, so this in-depth conversation with Kara Mayer Robinson for the Really Famous podcast is a rare treat. She talks about her new film, Women Who Kill, her long Hollywood career, her marriage to actor Michael McKean, why she loves theater, why people who love Smallville and Superman still approach her--and why she loves Trader Joes. Get a shout-out from Kara: Patreon.com/ReallyFamous Behind-the-scenes photos - ReallyFamousPodca...
Aug 08, 2017•1 hr 1 min
Homeland & 13 Reasons Why actress Amy Hargreaves has opinions about the 'glamorizing suicide' controversy surrounding her mega-hit Netflix show AND what's up with Carrie Mathison and her babe Franny. She shares her thoughts with Kara as they break down both shows and chat about a bounty of things you never knew about Amy -- like why she sometimes ducks into a closet, why you know her voice but aren't sure why, and why she was called into her kids' principal's office. You'll see she's not you...
Jul 26, 2017•1 hr 8 min
It's the Love Boat's adored bartender, Isaac Washington! Yes, he's fab in real life too. Yes, he's still in showbiz. Ted talks to Kara about fame, Hollywood bulls**t, ego, epic failures, acting, fab TV, awful TV, Aaron Spelling, Princess Cruises, Rachel Maddow, Judge Judy, drugs, alcohol and money. Ted is a guy who says things like "Gimme a break!" and "C'mon, I mean REALLY!" You'll love him. He's the real deal! Get a shout-out from Kara: Patreon.com/ReallyFamous Behind-the-scenes photos - Reall...
Jun 22, 2017•43 min
Are you watching 9-1-1 on FOX? Did you see T rue Blood, NCIS, Shots Fired, Wet Hot American Summer, Under the Dome or Underground ? If so, you know Aisha. But you don't know what a profound human being she is! Don't worry, you will after this conversation with Kara. The actress goes deep about ups and downs, people who touched her life (namely Laurence Fishburne, Ava DuVernay and Sarah Paulson) and VERY UNUSUAL habits. She cries (a few times!), laughs (hysterically!) and shares her BIGGEST secre...
Jun 06, 2017•56 min
The Life in Pieces actress gets real with Kara on marriage, divorce, acting and filmmaking (her IFC film Band Aid is in theaters June 2). She gets personal and shares unexpected facts about her marriage, her life and what's in her bag. Get a shout-out from Kara: Patreon.com/ReallyFamous Behind-the-scenes photos - ReallyFamousPodcast.com Support the show for $3 - Patreon.com/reallyfamous Insider news - ReallyFamousPodcast.com/contact Twitter - @kara1to1 Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast Facebook -...
May 29, 2017•49 min
Actor Tim Daly, of Madam Secretary , Wings , Private Practice , Diner, chats with Kara about being famous-ish, going from a country kid to a film and TV actor, and important people in his life: his kids, grandson, sister Tyne Daly and co-star Tea Leoni. Support us and get a shout-out on the show: Patreon.com/ReallyFamous Photos: ReallyFamousPodcast.com Chazz Palminteri interview Aida Turturro interview Free sneak peek newsletter Twitter - @kara1to1 Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast Facebook - @ka...
May 19, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Fashion designer, stylist and entrepreneur Liz Lange reveals her daily routine, habits, tips and tricks. She sits down with journalist and celebrity interviewer Kara Mayer Robinson and they laugh, gasp and connect on topics from television shows to living in New York City to deciding what to wear. Twitter - @kara1to1 Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast Facebook - @karamayerrobinson Take our 2-minute survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XTFVN7L Talk to Kara - click here My Tim Gunn interview - yo...
May 11, 2017•1 hr 15 min