UnWrapped

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 Rodriguez who signed onto the project for no money and without having seen a script.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes conversations about eating disorders, self-harm and mental health struggles. We encourage listeners to take care and be mindful of when and where you listen. If you or someone you know is struggling with these issues, you can find help at The National Alliance for Eating Disorders.

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 screenwriter Tina Satter. The movie is an adaptation of the FBI interrogation transcript of Reality Winner, a 25-year-old former American intelligence specialist who leaked classified information about Russian interference in the 2016 election campaign. 

"We have writers now that are writing incredible female lead stories," Sweeney tells "UnWrapped." "And it's important to be able to have those females be empowered through it as well.”

"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 Slayer” inspires her inner badass

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” with her struggles and wants her to be as “strong and protective as possible”
• Reveals she “has more of a relationship” with co-star Samantha Hanratty than she did with Rosie O’Donnell in “Now & Then”
• Predicts that skinny jeans are “about to come right back”
• Reveals her favorite emoji

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

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 of conversations and safety around guns” on the set of “Citadel.” 

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.”

"Physical" star Rose Byrne and "The White Lotus" star Beatrice Grannò join hosts Emily Vogel and Andi Ortiz for a candid conversation about therapy, working with friends and more! 

Episode Highlights:

• Rose Byrne says Hollywood’s Ozempic craze is “disturbing”
• Beatrice Grannò talks about the craziest thing her “White Lotus” co-star and real life BFF Simona Tabasco convinced each other to do
• Rose Byrne jokes “hard drugs” are the key to mental health
• Beatrice Grannò says hotel security footage exposed her on-set pranks with Simona Tabasco 
• Rose Byrne talks about reuniting with friend Seth Rogen for the upcoming film "Platonic"
• Beatrice Grannò talks about her parents' reaction to steamy sex scenes and Mike White’s advice on depicting her sexuality

From “House Bunny” and “Hot Chick” to “Just Friends” and the “Scary Movie” franchise, every project Anna Faris touches becomes a cult classic. Most recently, the host “Unqualified” teamed up with QCode to executive produce and voice the character of Hatch in the scripted kids story podcast “The Peepkins.” Creating content for people of all ages, Faris joins Emily Vogel and Andi Ortiz on “UnWrapped” to talk about her career journey, lessons learned and the embarrassing moments along the way. 

Making a movie and launching your own wine brand may seem like two vastly different ventures, but according to actresses Lena Dunham, Julianne Hough and Nina Dobrev, those things have a similar core goal: authenticity and connection...

On some films, “producer” may be a vanity title added next to an actor’s name during the credits to boost their ego, rather than a hard-earned badge of honor.  But more and more actors – like Lili Reinhart and Alison Brie – are working to change that, earning that credit by taking a step behind the camera and having a say in almost every decision on their films – from the art, to the props, to the music and to casting. 

Mentorship doesn’t always have to happen between an older guide and young learner. Take Hannah Einbinder’s Ava, helping Jean Smart’s Deborah Vance get her comedy career back on track in “Hacks.” Or maybe Michaela Jaé Rodriguez helping Maya Rudolph reinvent herself as a billionaire philanthropist in “Loot.” It’s not always the older, richer or more successful person who is giving the advice. Sometimes, those people need to be willing to listen.

On this episode of “UnWrapped,” Einbinder and Rodriguez discuss the complex relationships their characters have with their on-screen bosses, and how they manage to act like they hate people that, in real life, they deeply admire. 

Plus, Anne Kennedy McGuire, chair of Loeb & Loeb’s podcast division, talks about how her own mentor helped her get into the entertainment space. She also shares her best podcasting advice with WrapWomen – from negotiating podcast deals to what audiences are looking for. 

On this episode of the “UnWrapped” Podcast, “Girls5Eva” stars Busy Philipps, Sara Bareilles, Paula Pell and Renée Elise Goldsberry take us behind the scenes of the Peacock series and give a sneak peek of an upcoming song. The women also get into their real-life experiences in the industry – including that time Paula Pell got rejected from celebrity dating app Raya.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, “UnWrapped” has released a special bonus episode featuring “Yellowjackets” star Melanie Lynskey. The actress opens up about her eating disorder recovery, the body-shaming she experienced on set, why she pushed past exhaustion during her latest projects and how she’s dealing with it going forward.

In honor of women’s history month, "UnWrapped" welcomes THREE incredible guests join us in conversation. First up, we hear from co-stars Kiernan Shipka and Diane Kruger who take us behind the scenes of their latest project, “Swimming with Sharks,” which premiered earlier this month at SXSW.

Part II of the episode, presented by Manoel Ferreira Productions, features emerging filmmaker Julia Rosengren. Most recently, she wrote, produced, and starred in the environmental awareness short film “Leaves.”

Double the guests, double the fun! From Disney sweetheart turned international superstar Sofia Carson to Discovery’s Chief Brand Officer Nancy Daniels, this month’s episode of “UnWrapped” gives audiences insight into what it takes to find success in various sectors of the industry. Whether you’re an actress, producer, rising executive or in the mailroom, the empowering advice and wisdom from these women will have you ready to take on the world of media and entertainment.

Between filming during COVID and planning a wedding of her own, "The White Lotus" star Alexandra Daddario opens-up about dream honeymoons, mother-in-laws and worst vacation stories. 

"Gossip Girl" star Jordan Alexander shares her most embarrassing fashion fails, best fashion advice and how she is addressing privilege on screen Whether it's wearing an unknown designer on the red carpet or binging the original “Gossip Girl” at home on her couch, Alexander is always unabashedly herself.

Between returning to the set of “Riverdale,” launching a new mental health initiative and directing her first feature film “Reminisce," Mädchen Amick opens up about juggling it all and why her support system means everything. 

This episode of "UnWrapped" features women who have successfully made the transition from the stage to the screen. We chat with two-time Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress Judith Light and Tony Award-Winning actress Laura Benanti about transitioning between the mediums, navigating their different projects in the COVID era, and what they feel the true differences are between acting for a live audience vs. watchers at home.

This episode of "UnWrapped" features women in Hollywood who are kicking ass both on and off the screen. From Jurnee Smollett ("Lovecraft Country") to Marisol Nichols ("Spiral," "Riverdale") and Aya Cash ("The Boys"), the action and horror stars open up about setting milestones, working in and out of their comfort zones, and the incredible communication and teamwork that make it all happen.

On today’s episode we’re joined by actress turned producer Felicity Jones, who takes us behind the scenes of her new Netflix film “Last Letter from Your Lover,” the first title under her new production company Piecrust. We’ll also hear from actors Vivica A. Fox (“Empire”), Ashley Park (“Emily in Paris”), Javicia Leslie (“Batwoman”) and director Cate Shortland (“Black Widow”) who are using their platforms to empower women behind the camera to promote authentic inclusive storytelling.

Here's a sneak peek at what's in store!