Chelsea is joined by author Angela Tucker ("You Should Be Grateful") to dive into "Alone With Me," Eartha Kitt’s 1976 memoir. Together, they unpack Eartha’s journey to international stardom which includes cameos from James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, and Orson Welles. Plus, they dig into the infamous White House luncheon that led to Eartha being blacklisted and the CIA dossier that labeled her a “sadistic nymphomaniac"!
A content warning: this episode contains discussions of sensitive topics including child abuse, and sexual abuse. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.
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Show Notes:
Why Is "Languish" Reserved for Kids in Foster Care? (By Angela Tucker)
Christina Crawford’s Memoir (with Angela Tucker)
Lady Bird Johnson’s Audio Diary of the White House Incident
The Art of the Hollywood Memoir (The New Yorker)
When the Government Tried—and Failed—to Silence Catwoman (The New Yorker Documentary)
Where to find our guest: Angela Tucker
Website
“You Should Be Grateful” (Angela’s Book)
Instagram
Substack
YouTube
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