Even the Rich

Welcome back to the Night Realm, where Queen Mortuana, Evil Mistress of the Night, rules with an iron fist and questionable judgment. When we last left our gloriously unhinged queen and her raven sidekick JoJo, the unlikely besties had fled to the woods for a simpler life. (Spoiler: it didn't last.) Now Mo's back on the throne, confronting her reign's greatest threat yet: turning 40 without an hei...

Kate Hudson was born into show business. The daughter of actor Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson, Kate’s raised by Goldie and Kurt Russell and grows up on film sets. And while she could have gone the nepo baby route, she opts to do it herself. After wowing critics and audiences with her star turn in Cameron Crowe’s 2000 hit “Almost Famous,” Kate winds up on the Mount Rushmore of rom-com queens...

Robin Williams is the definition of a powerhouse. An all-star comedian, stand-up, and actor, Robin hits it big with his breakout role on TV’s “Mork & Mindy.” After that, he becomes one of Hollywood’s most successful - and most beloved - stars. With performances in movies like “Good Morning Vietnam,” “Dead Poets Society,” and his Oscar-winning turn in “Good Will Hunting,” there was nothing Robi...

At the age of 62, Demi Moore is now officially Hollywood’s comeback kid. She bursts onto the scene in 80s classics like “St. Elmo’s Fire” and “About Last Night,” and establishes herself as one of Tinseltown’s hottest young stars and as a bonafide member of the “Brat Pack.” But despite being one of Hollywood’s heavy hitters, the “Ghost” star just can’t outrun her traumatic childhood. And after some...

Not many celebrity careers have the legs of Eddie Murphy’s. He starts out as a teenage stand up comic and soon becomes the breakout star on “Saturday Night Live.” Then Eddie seamlessly transitions from the small screen to the silver screen with comedies like “Beverly Hills Cop,” “48 Hours,” and “Trading Places.” And with his specials “Delirious” and “Raw,” he establishes himself as one of his gene...

On this week’s episode of “Rich and Weekly,” we have the latest in the never ending “It Ends with Us” drama. Both Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have been swapping legal barbs since January. And just last week, when Blake sat down to give her deposition, she got what the press are characterizing as a “surprise visit” from her former IEWU co-star and director, Justin. After that, we have all the d...

Oscar Isaac is an actor who’s no stranger to epic movie franchises. Born in Guatemala, Oscar knows from an early age that he wants to do something creative. After landing on acting, he graduates from Juilliard, one of the country's most prestigious acting conservatories. From here - Oscar is off and running. The “Star Wars” and “Dune” actor has made a name for himself thanks to knockout performanc...

Capping off ETR’s “Summer Blockbuster Month,” we've got a man who has some experience in that department - Leonardo DiCaprio. After gaining traction with his performance in 1996's “Romeo + Juliet,” Leo stars in one of the most blockbustery blockbusters off all time - “Titanic.” It makes him a bonafide movie star, solidifies his heart throb status, and turns him into the hottest young actor in town...

Richies, this episode of “Rich and Weekly” is jam packed. First up, we have all the craziness going down at CBS. They just announced that they’re canning Stephen Colbert and “The Late Show” after one more season. And now - every corner of the internet is weighing in on the real reason for the cancellation and how this affects the future of late night TV. After that, we have a very disturbing updat...

ETR's "Summer Blockbuster Month" is still going strong, Richies! And God knows Lindsay Lohan’s life is the the stuff of a great blockbuster script. She starts off as a gifted child actor, and wows critics and audiences alike with her star-making performance in “The Parent Trap.” Then as a teenager, she morphs into a young startlet thanks to her roles in ""Freaky Friday"" and “Mean Girls.” But as L...

Liam Neeson has always considered himself lucky. He manages to survive and escape the violence that plagues Northern Ireland during The Troubles. And then - as luck would have it - his acting talents are his ticket outta there. And he his eyes on the big city - London. After establishing himself as one of Hollywood’s hottest actors, he experiences the devastating loss of his wife, Natasha Richards...

Well Richies - our national nightmare is over. For now. We finally have a verdict in the Diddy trial. And it’s not quite the result the prosecution was hoping for. A lot of people think Diddy is getting off easy. But speaking of people who are not getting off easy - is it diva down with Kelly Clarkson? Rumors have been swirling about the well-being of the “Stronger” singer for months. And now ther...

Richies, this month we’ll be celebrating actors who you’ll see in this summer’s biggest movies. We’re kicking off our ""Even the Rich: Summer Blockbuster Month"" with ""Jurassic World Rebirth"" star, Scarlett Johansson! With critical praise for much of her work - including 2003's “Lost in Translation” and “Girl with a Pearl Earring ” - she's been on a roll for decades. But her enormous success has...

Closing out another fabulous Pride Month, we’re taking a look at someone who’s always been a friend and ally to the LGBTQ+ community - Cyndi Lauper. Born in New York, in the early 50s, Cyndi feels out-of-step with her surroundings. Raised in a home with an abusive stepfather, she escapes and sets out on her own. But to do what? After failing in a series of unfulfilling odd jobs, Cyndi decides to f...

Are we about to say goodbye to yet another Hollywood couple? For weeks, we’ve heard rumors that Katy Perry and fiancé Orlando Bloom aren’t living their “Teenage Dream” anymore. Now sources say that Orlando’s excited to live la vida single. After that, we have the latest details on the shocking and tragic passing of TV chef, Anne Burrell, including what officials are saying about the pills they fou...

Raised in a house that is nothing like the TV sitcom families she loves, Rosie O’Donnell has to grow up fast. She has to deal with an abusive father, and the heartbreak of losing her mom way too soon. But somehow, her grit, determination, and natural humor lands her on a comedy club stage when she’s just a teen. After polishing her act on the road, Rosie gains national attention on the 80s TV tale...

Continuing our celebration of Pride Month, today we’ve got another fabulous queer icon for you. Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page has crammed a whole lot of life into his 38 years. After gaining traction in Canada as an accomplished child actor, Elliot makes the leap into the American mainstream with critically acclaimed performances in movies like “Hard Candy,” “Juno,” and “Inception.” But behind...

Richies, we didn’t see this coming. Blake Lively just scored a huge court win. She and her former “It Ends with Us” director/co-star Justin Baldoni have been in a bitter legal battle since January. But just this week, a judge dismissed Justin’s multi-million dollar suit against Blake, husband Ryan Reynolds, and the New York Times. After we break down that legal decision, we’re filling you in on th...

RuPaul is born feeling like an outsider. Rejection by his father and peers makes him doubt whether he’ll ever fit in. But instead of conforming, he doubles down and becomes a gender-bending punk musician. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Even The Rich on the Wondery App or wherever...

Richies, for Pride Month we bring you a true hero to - and champion of - the queer community. A filmmaker who brings an oddball sensibility and counter-culture vibe to the mainstream. Director John Waters has been marching to the beat of his own drum since he was little boy, doing twisted puppet shows at birthday parties and drawing with black crayons. Born and raised in a Baltimore suburb, John k...

A lot of the time, award shows can be fun, exciting, star-studded events. And sometimes...they’re like this year’s American Music Awards. First off, tons of the A-list nominees didn’t even bother showing up. And then, for a couple of stars who did show up, things got weird onstage. Shaboozey gave his co-presenter Megan Moroney some serious side-eye that people are still talking about. After we dis...

Richies, just in time for ""Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning"" - the last installment of the MI franchise - we bring you one of the most bankable stars in the world, Tom Cruise. As a boy, he’s bullied because of his height, and faces learning difficulties at school. But that was then and this is now. Thanks to roles in “Risky Business,” “Top Gun,” “A Few Good Men,” and the money-printing...

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Richies! In light of AAPI Month, we have a story about someone who has given “comeback” a whole new meaning. After fleeing North Vietnam as a child with his family, Ke Huy Quan turns to acting and is immediately cast in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” and then “The Goonies.” He seems to be on a rocket to stardom. But then, in an indu...

On this very special episode of “Rich and Weekly,” Brooke and Aricia are joined by their moms, Pam and Kathy, for an all-out, belated Mother's Day pop culture extravaganza. And Richies, we're pulling out all the stops. We’ve got games, trivia, and even a mother-daughter Q & A that gives you a peek into the personal lives of the Siffrinn and Skidmore-Williams crews. We even find out who their c...

In honor of Mother’s Day, we're celebrating a mother-daughter duo unlike any other - Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher. While these two “unsinkable” stars seemingly look - on the surface - like they couldn’t have been more different, they were a lot more alike than they liked to admit. Debbie and Carrie both became movie stars at the tender age of 20. And individually, they also endured a lot - al...