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Ruby Wax's Celebrity Interviews: Shocking Moments Revealed
14 Apr
Summary
- Ruby Wax revisits interviews with controversial figures from the 90s.
- Interviews included OJ Simpson, Imelda Marcos, and Donald Trump.
- Wax gained unprecedented access, sometimes for days, to subjects.
Ruby Wax's live show, Absolutely Famous, offers a retrospective on her influential interview series from the 1990s and early 2000s. The program features archive footage and fresh commentary, delving into Wax's challenging interviews with high-profile and controversial individuals.
Among the notable guests featured are OJ Simpson, Imelda Marcos, and Donald Trump, whose notoriety was less established at the time. Wax recounts her experiences, including intimate details and tense moments, such as Simpson miming a stabbing and confrontations with figures like Madonna and Bill Cosby.
The show emphasizes the unique circumstances under which Wax conducted these interviews, often securing prolonged access. For instance, she spent half an hour with Imelda Marcos and a remarkable 17 hours non-stop with OJ Simpson, highlighting a level of access and interview depth not commonly achievable today.
A post-show Q&A session further elaborates on Wax's career and celebrity encounters. While the content is presented as non-revelatory, the engaging nature of the footage and Wax's insightful commentary provide an entertaining evening for the audience.
