Ruby Wax Launches 'Absolutely Famous' Clip Show
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- Ruby Wax hosts 'Absolutely Famous,' a new series co‑hosted by her longtime producer Clive Tulloh.
- Clive Tulloh says the interviews featured—OJ Simpson, Imelda Marcos, and Donald Trump—were “so revealing” and unlikely to be repeated.
- OJ Simpson appears in a clip where he mimes stabbing Wax with a knife, a shocking moment highlighted in the series.
- Imelda Marcos was granted a half‑hour interview that stretched into four days, illustrating the depth of access Wax once enjoyed.
- Pamela Anderson features in a segment where Wax acts out sexual positions with her, showcasing the show’s blend of humor and candidness.
- Madonna reads Wax the “rulebook” in a clip that underscores the show's playful yet confrontational tone.
- Bill Cosby is shown reacting with loathing toward Wax, reflecting the contentious dynamics of her historic interviews.
Why it matters: The series gives viewers rare access to in‑depth celebrity interviews that modern budgets and media practices no longer permit, showcasing Wax’s distinctive blend of humor and psychological insight, and underscoring the scarcity of such candid encounters in today’s television landscape.
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