Terribly Famous

George Michael's Fight for Freedom | Double Life | 1

George Michael is a solid gold British icon. One of the UK's finest songwriters and one of the world's biggest-selling artists. But for much of his life, he was consumed by a secret. In this three-part series, we follow George as the lie he feels forced to live every day threatens to destroy him. George sang about freedom, but how did he find it for himself? This episode deals with drug and alcohol abuse. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, contact the support service, Frank day or night by calling 0300 123 6600 from within the UK, or go to <a href="https://www.talktofrank.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.talktofrank.com/</a> And for support with any issues around sexuality, visit <a href="https://www.stonewall.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.stonewall.org.uk/</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Wouldn’t you love to be a famous? Money. Red carpets. Adoring fans. Did we mention the money? But you’re also on a tightrope. Because when everyone’s watching, you’re only one misstep away from it all going terribly wrong. It’s like Rihanna said: there's a long way to fall when you're so far from earth. Join hosts Anna Leong Brophy and Emily Lloyd-Saini on Wondery’s Terribly Famous, as they tell the stories of our most iconic stars. After all, it’s fun to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes – especially when they’re Manolos.New episodes come out on Tuesdays for free. Listen to new episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app.