UnWrapped
UnWrapped is a podcast by WrapWomen dedicated to empowering the next generation of women in media and entertainment. Each episode "unwraps" topics from entertainment news and industry trends to career advice, Hollywood headlines and more. Special guests include industry leaders, actors, producers, studio execs and everyone in between. Our aim is to connect those looking for knowledge and access to those with the knowledge and access, in hopes of providing the WrapWomen community with tools to succeed in their personal and professional lives.
Episodes
In this episode, award-winning actress Carrie Coon takes us behind the scenes of HBO’s “The White Lotus,” sharing her experience filming in Thailand—from life on set and the audition process to balancing motherhood with her career. She reveals deleted scenes, including a pickleball monologue and a dream sequence, and breaks down her character’s wildest moments. Coon also reflects on the show’s political themes, the impact of econom...
In this episode, the legendary Catherine O’Hara joins us for a lively and candid conversation about her latest show “The Studio,” her iconic career and the powerful women who’ve inspired her along the way. From taking a pay cut on “Home Alone 2" to shorten her shoot schedule (because who has time to sit around?) to working with the effortlessly charming Pedro Pascal on “The Last of Us,” Catherine shares her favorite behind-the...
Amanda Seyfried opens up about navigating trauma, therapy and the toxic fear-based power structures driving Hollywood and #Trump’s government. It turns out, speaking your truth isn’t easy - even for the “Seven Veils” actress. Seyfried also reflects on the success she never imagined and the surreal experience of working with Meryl Streep.
From Disney Channel to Netflix’s “Running Point,” Brenda Song gets candid about her journey in the industry. During this episode of “UnWrapped,” Brenda opens up about her post-Disney struggles, motherhood and the power of supporting women in Hollywood.
On this episode of “UnWrapped,” “Doc” star Molly Parker takes us behind the scenes of the new FOX medical drama. From navigating grief to the importance of “flawed” female characters on screen, Parker gets candid about acting, therapy and finding herself. This episode of “UnWrapped” is sponsored by FOX.
During this episode of “UnWrapped,” Taylor Tomlinson breaks down her journey from stand-up comedian to late night talk show host and what it means to be the only woman currently in late night television. Whether she’s seeking joke advice from her therapist or Stephen Colbert, the “After Midnight” host is just trying to navigate life as a 30-year-old and excited to share what she’s learned from her journey thus far.
On this episode of UnWrapped, “Silo” star and executive producer Rebecca Ferguson takes us behind the scenes of the AppleTV+ series – from stealing props and epic on screen entrances to studying trauma and what’s in store for season two. Ferguson also discusses her work in the “Dune” franchise and why she left “Mission: Impossible.”
On this episode of “UnWrapped,” Emmy-nominated actress Janelle James takes us behind the scenes of “Abbott Elementary”– from her iconic “Back That Azz Up” dance to the season three wrap party. James also reminisces on her past jobs that prepared her for this role including working at her father’s restaurant and how her career in stand-up comedy helped her cope with depression.
In an election year, actress Melissa Benoist is taking her activism to the screen, and begging voters to, well, vote. “The Girls on The Bus” star also talks women’s rights, motherhood and therapy. She also takes a walk down memory lane reminiscing on past projects such as “Glee” and “Supergirl.”
On this episode of “UnWrapped,” actress Brittany Snow opens-up about reliving her experience with an eating disorder and self-harm while directing her new film “Parachute.” Snow talks about creating a safe environment on set and what she is working on with her therapist to take care of her mental health. The “John Tucker Must Die” actress also discusses the support she received from her friends including Dave Batista and Gina Rodri...
On this episode of WrapWomen’s “UnWrapped” Podcast, “Palm Royale” star Laura Dern and her producing partner Jayme Lemons discuss their new series “Palm Royale,” career highlights and the joys of their work.
Dern also opens up working with her father Bruce Dern on the new AppleTV+ series and discusses her friendship with Taylor Swift, including her cameo appearance in Swift's "Bejeweled" music video.
“Upgraded” star and executive producer Camila Mendes opens about the support she feels from Hollywood’s Latinx community, how she prioritizes mental health and what she’s looking forward to in her 30s – including taking on more roles behind the camera.
From a pious Christian wife in “The Handmaid’s Tale,” to an insecure emotional teenager in “Euphoria,” or an outspoken, snarky daughter in “The White Lotus,” Sydney Sweeney has played all sorts of women. And, having had a hand in crafting just about all of them, the actress wants other young actresses to be able to have the same opportunity.
In her latest film “Reality,” now streaming on Max, Sweeney teamed up with director and sc...
Haters gonna hate, and Olivia Cooke is just fine with that. In fact, according to the “House of the Dragon” actress, that’s part of the fun of her job. “I don’t want to play characters that have to be liked universally,” Cooke reveals on this episode of WrapWomen’s “UnWrapped” Podcast. “That’s sort of like the beauty of what we do.”
During this episode, Cooke also…
- Reveals her go-to hangover cure after a night out with cas...
"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" star Morfydd Clark openes up about how she continues to hold Blanchett and the entire original cast of “The Lord of the Rings” on the highest level on honor.
During this episode, Clark also…
- Reveals that we will see Galadriel be “finding joy” in season
- Says she hates the power of knowing spoilers
- Talks about her admiration for LARP-ing and cosplay
- Reveals “Buffy the Vampire Sl...
During this week’s episode of WrapWomen’s “UnWrapped” Podcast, “Yellowjackets” star Christina Ricci opens up about the “abuse” and “childhood trauma” she faced growing up and how she continues to navigate her mental health as an adult.
During this episode, Ricci also…
- Says she doesn’t have to like a character to play them
- Says that although her “Yellowjackets” character Misty is a ‘very toxic person,’ she “empathizes” wit...
You probably know Lisa Ann Walter for her comedy, big personality and tell it like it is attitude. But, before she made her way onto our screens and into our hearts, she was just an Italian American kid growing-up in Washington, D.C. During a recent interview on WrapWomen's “UnWrapped” podcast, the “Abbott Elementary” star opened-up about the defining moment in her childhood that made her the person she is today.
During this epis...
Your favorite White Lotus hotel manager Sabrina Impacciatore (‘Valentina’) is here to take us behind the scenes of the beloved series, talk about her journey as an actress and whether she plans to return for season 3.
During the episode, Sabrina reveals…
- Her audition left Mike White in tears
- Murray Bartlett slid into her DMs
- Her experience meeting Elton John
- The duty she feels as gay icon
- Her best career advice
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On this episode of the "UnWrapped" Podcast, 'Citadel' star Priyanka Chopra Jonas...
- Gets real about the "painful" and "expensive" process of freezing her eggs.
- Reveals how being a mother changed her work ethic.
- Details a face injury from "Citadel" set: "that’s why I’ll never have hair here again"
- Says she doubts she'd have gotten pay parity for ‘Citadel’ if Amazon wasn't run by Jennifer Salke.
- Confirms there was “a lot ...
They may still be jet lagged from being on location with their families in Thailand filming “The Sympathizer,” but producing partners Susan Downey and Amanda Burrell are truly stoked for it to release. During this episode on the “UnWrapped” podcast Downey and Burrell also chat about their work on the popular HBO Max series “Perry Mason” and what other projects we can be excited for… including “Sherlock Holmes 3.”
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