Abel, a smiling woman in granny glasses and a navy Take Back the Night T-shirt, is director of Baton Rouges battered-womens center, in a brick building on a shaded street north of downtown. The best thing I can say is that its short, and definitely the cast elevates it to make it tolerable for the few hours it lasts. She said she was a gorgeous, wealthy, well-connected model and student named Miranda, and she seduced a slew of famous and powerful menBilly Joel, Warren Beatty, Ted Kennedy, Quincy Jones, Robert. Give this one a chance, you won't regret it. But her big romance, Abel says with a grin, was Billy Joel. Ghostwriting Gloria Swanson: The Strange, Sexually Charged Genesis of a Legendary Autobiography, The Odd David Lynchian Story Behind David Lynchs Cameo in. They began talking two, three, sometimes four times a day. MTV had debuted the previous year, and one night Whitney proclaimed to Perry her fascination with the lead singer of a Canadian rock band whose video was in heavy rotation on the new channel. I told him she was a phony, says Henry. Yeah, he said. Perry brooded all that night, steeling himself for the worst, but allowing himself to hope for the best. It was an act. She was sitting on a banquette with a man. I cant believe this is based on a true story. Sexy. She reached him at home for the first time on a night in May 1982. Ive never been there, but I was ready to go. Im so confused on this-I think I need to listen again! Rachel Brosnahan will star in and executive produce The Miranda Obsession, a scripted Audible original podcast series inspired by the true story of Miranda Grosvenor the mysterious woman who seduced powerful men in Hollywood in the 70s and 80s over the phone. Miranda seemed to know everything about everyone, especially in Hollywoodwhich director was considering which scripts, which actor was secretly dating whom. As Clegg's prisoner, she is taken aback by Clegg's narrow-minded lack of appreciation for art, despite his love of collecting beautiful butterflies. Would Perry agree to meet him? stars Brosnahan as Miranda, along with an A-list cast. The Miranda Obsession, the scripted series will be written by Jen Silverman (Tales of the City) and performed and executive produced by Rachel Brosnahan (Prime Video's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) and her banner, Scrap Paper Pictures. She keeps you on the line because she has a very, very engaging way of making you feel that she is dying to talk to you. April 28, 2022 3:04 pm ET. For the first time he asked pointed questions: What are you doing? He removed her hands. Were talking about someone who can con people into saying they saw her. Jen Silverman is a New York-based writer. At Mirandas insistence, McNally walked over and handed the receiver to Cockburn. Haley told Henry, in Henrys words, to watch your step, I think this is some kind of con job. (Haley confirms the story but remembers no details.). It was 1981, and Schrader, who wrote the screenplay for Taxi Driver and went on to direct American Gigolo and other films, was in Louisiana to shoot Cat People, with Nastassja Kin-ski. It was her social life.. THE MIRANDA OBSESSION WINGATE MEDIA. Emmy Award-winning actress Rachel Brosnahan brings to life a thrilling tale of intimacy and self-invention inspired by one of Hollywoods most alluring stories of the 1980s. . Her game was just to have fun with this. Directed to a door marked SOCIAL SERVICES, I stick my head in, peek over a room divider, and ask for Whitney Walton. Really intriguing and based on a true story. . Not only did she hold her own, but she curated a fantasy on the other end of the telephone and drew men into her design with words alone.. She said she was hoping I could see beyond the deception. In their second or third conversation she said she lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, but attended Tulane University in New Orleans. What she did brilliantly was cross-reference everybody. Somehow, giving only the name Ariana, she managed to keep him on the phone. The episode lingered with Perry for months, in scenes he would replay in his mind again and again. She would just ring up and say something flattering. It was Brilliant, and I loved every second of it! Emmy Award-winning actress Rachel Brosnahan is the star and executive producer of this dramatic podcast series from writer Jen Silverman, which brings to life a thrilling tale of intimacy and self-invention inspired by one of Hollywood's most alluring stories of the 1980s. And an emerald ring. I found it sad that physical appearance still plays such a big role in our feelings towards someone. 90K views, 41 likes, 9 loves, 1 comments, 9 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Audible: If you could have any celeb's number, who would you call? FIX 003 If you look at the spine, the artist name and title are written twice, upper and lower sides, one upside down compared to the other. The podcast tells the story of the elusive Miranda and the boldface men who fell under her spell, including Buck Henry (Hickey), Billy Joel (Groban), Brian McNally (Llyod), Richard Perry (Ventimiglia) and Paul Schraeder (Spector). I sent it to her to kind of say I was seeing other people., After she failed to appear at their third appointment, I just said thats it, this is some kind of phony, Joel remembers. She networked everything. They are household names like Billy Joel, Art Garfunkel, Eric Clapton, and Sting. Why havent you called? The Night and the Moment. In the 12 years since bestselling author Bryan Burrough (Barbarians at the Gate, The Big Rich) first published his story "The Miranda Obsession" in Vanity Fair, the legend of Miranda has continued to grow and his article has become a true classic of the genre. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. The two women remembered that Waltons friends included Peter Wolf, Buck Henry, Art Garfunkel, and others, including two other tennis pros, Yannick Noah and Guillermo Vilas. Imagine the woman who has each of these men at her beck and call. All rights reserved. Many men believed her; at least a few actually fell in love with her. It rings no bells with me, she snaps. It was called And So It Goes. It was actually written about someone else. steal away. understanding ear. Brosnahan, who is best known for her Emmy-winning turn in Prime Videos The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, will executive produce under her Scrap Paper Pictures banner. Sort of trashy and superficial but also sort of moving and suspenseful and fun. Society of Texas Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress also for Kansas City. The narration in this story is great, but what really fascinated me is that this is based on a true story. Read Next: Dilbert Comic Strip Dropped by Newspapers Over Scott Adams Racist Comments, TikTok Will Automatically Limit Teen App Usage to 60 Minutes per Day, New YouTube Chief Neal Mohan Touts Upcoming Podcast and AI Tools for Creators, Says Channel Memberships Now Top 6 Million, Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel Says Company Is 'Well Positioned' If There Is a Writers Strike, Woody Harrelson Slams COVID Set Protocols as 'Nonsense,' Urges Hollywood to 'Stop' Forcing 'Vaccination': Thats 'Not a Free Country', Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Writer Surprised by Terrible Reviews: I Was in a Low Spot and Really Sad About It, Super Mario Bros. Movie Is Releasing Two Days Early, Michael B. Jordan Meets Reporter at 'Creed III' Premiere Who 'Teased Him all the Time' in High School: 'I Was the Corny Kid, Right? The music between calls was super annoying and unnecessary. I rarely like multi-voice audiobooks but this worked as a sort of radio play and was very effective with the wonderful acting of Rachel Brosnahan in the role of Miranda Grosvenor. This story was just freaky! This quote shows the disconnect between Miranda's and Clegg's views of the world. She probably told Brian what great spring rolls he made. Not for me. Vanity Fair may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. He wanted to marry her. Perry consoled the young man, wished him well, and never saw him again. How many other men have there been? I was so deeply involved.. She said she was a gorgeous, wealthy, well-connected model and student named Miranda, and she seduced a slew of famous and powerful menBilly Joel, Warren Beatty, Ted Kennedy, Quincy Jones, Robert. However, this book took more of a voyeuristic journey as you listen in on how these phone calls may have gone. Beyond just being the main antagonist of Resident Evil 7, Eveline is also intimately connected to Mother Miranda's deceased daughter, Eva. 1996. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. The last hour of Resident Evil Village ties Eveline back into the narrative in a major way. The door was unlocked and he pushed it open. Im Whitney Walton, a woman sitting behind a corner desk says. At the desk was a message from Miranda Grosvenor. It was interesting, but I kept thinking why and how. 93K views 9 months ago #JoshGroban #RachelBrosnahan #BillyJoel Rachel Brosnahan (executive producer and voice of Miranda Grosvenor, aka Whitney Walton) and Josh Groban (voice of Billy Joel). 3.5 Stars. I felt I had been conned, he says today. Oct 6, 2014 - The Miranda Obsession--Following up the cover, the main editorial from Vogue Japan's November and 15th anniversary issue has been released with Miranda Kerr. . Josh Groban, Milo Ventimiglia, John Benjamin Hickey, Morgan Spector, and Harry Lloyd also star, playing some of the most powerful and famous men of the decade, who fall under Mirandas See production, box office & company info. Or more. Whitney Walton asked me to give you a call., That blew my mind, Perry says. I dont know anything about it. I begin to list the names of Mirandas many confidants. There was a problem loading your book clubs. McNally says he began to have second thoughts about Miranda only after an episode in which he heard firsthand the effect she had on men. I read an article about this years ago and it was so unbelievable. I couldnt see who it was. Theres lots of people who think they have seen her, and it was not her. Perry strained to keep his composure. I felt like I was listening to private conversations of directors, models, writers, and all that beautiful life under Miranda's vision. . I n The Miranda Obsession, listeners are treated to a series of late-night phone calls between a mysterious woman and a who's who of Hollywood men.Using just her voice, the woman known as Miranda charms and seduces them into staying on the phone to gossip and reveal secrets they wouldn't otherwise have told a complete stranger. Were honored the brilliant and gifted Rachel Brosnahan brought her talents to Audible as she creates her own unique take on this unforgettable character., The series will join Audibles original audio lineup, available to subscribers to Audible Plus or for a la carte purchase. Perry reluctantly consented, and the singer appeared at his house late one night, completely love-struck, as Perry puts it, to pour his heart out about her. Jen wrote The Miranda Obsession as a narrative podcast for Audible/ Vice, starring Rachel Brosnahan. Buck Henry heard an unconfirmed story that Miranda may have disappeared in the wake of threats from the late Vitas Gerulaitiss lawyers; the Gerulaitis estates current attorney says he knows nothing about it. The only light, Perry recalls, was to be the city lights coming in the window.. [I thought] Gil was doing this just to fuck with me. I liked the description better than the actual performance. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment More posts you may like . The photographs and letters didnt hurt. Well, Bob De Niro and Quincy Jones I can confirm. Walton, they say, returned from one vacation, in St. Barts, claiming she had spent time with Joel and had been present when he met Brinkley. It made me nervous. Jen is a three-time MacDowell Fellow, a member of New Dramatists, and an Affiliated Artist with New Georges, Clubbed Thumb, Space on Ryder Farm, and the Playwrights Center. And there was always sort of a tease, how good-looking she was, wait till you meet my friends. Perry had just broken off a long-term relationship with an actress, and as spring turned to summer he found himself increasingly drawn to the witty, wise woman on the phone. Before I can finish, she hisses, Keep your voice down! and then leads me into an indoor play area. Its not every day you come across a project like The Miranda Obsession, a fascinating story that is perfectly suited for audio, Kate Navin, Audibles head of scripted content, said in a statement. Hear Episode 1 of the Audible Original The Miranda Obsession with Rachel Brosnahan as Miranda Grosvenor and John Benjamin Hickey as Buck Henry.The Miranda Obsession is a story of self-invention, power and intrigue set in the upper echelons of Hollywoods social scene in the 1980s.Continue listening with episode 2 on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Miranda-Obsession-Audiobook/B09VMP7B4C?source_code=ORGPP30DTRIAL695050222006TSUBSCRIBE https://adbl.co/subscribeDownload the Audible app on your mobile device: https://smart.link/uj7ifbvhm29rgSubscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AudibleAccessFollow Audible on Twitter: https://twitter.com/audible_comFollow Audible on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audibleFollow Audible on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Audible/Audible is the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, offering customers a new way to enhance and enrich their lives every day. At J.F.K. This was very interesting on many levels, expanding upon classic human traits. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I dont remember how it ended, but he never talked about it afterwards.. In December 1999, Vanity Fair published "The Miranda Obsession," an investigation from writer Bryan Burrough that was quite a jaw-dropper. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. For the next three years, until she left in 1985 to become a social worker, the two women say, Walton spoke endlessly of her many famous friends. She was sitting on the edge of the bed. So yeah really good. I couldnt begin to tell you the whole story. Click above to get a preview of our newest plan - unlimited listening to select audiobooks, Audible Originals, and podcasts. sexual obsessions. He couldnt find one. At various times, they say, Walton returned from vacations claiming she had been with Joel in New York. It said simply, You have broken my windows and crashed through all my doors. Monster dramatizes the horrific crimes of a man who brutally slaughtered and in . She and Davidson, her co-worker, joined the center in 1982 and were assigned to a three-woman office with Whitney Walton. Yes, Apted confirmed, he had talked on the phone with Miranda, too; no, he didnt know who she was, either. The next morning the hotel staffer who had taken the message told Henry it had been left by a beautiful blonde woman who had stepped out of a fire-red sports car and was leading a tiny corgi dog. Henry was staying at the Essex House on Central Park South, to which he returned late one Friday night after a long rehearsal as host of Saturday Night Live. This was a very pleasant read, I love the fact that it was very different, not your typical storyline, the narrations and the special effects were everything because they made this book and the story even greater. The next time Miranda phoned, I confronted her [about] Whitney Walton, Henry says. A local prosecutor, urged by the young mans family to investigate, found the woman was a fraud. Within minutes he was standing before her door. He didnt know what to expecta model, a college student, a maniac with a carving knife, or the woman he would spend the rest of his life with. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. She alluded to friendships with Warren Beatty and Ted Kennedy. He was always calling to see how she was. I'd have to turn it up to hear the voices and then way down when the music came on. Oh, I remember Miranda, giggles Barbara Davidson. Thank God I had been prepared., They walked to the Plaza Hotel for an awkward dinner at Trader Vics. 73.9K subscribers Hear Episode 1 of the Audible Original The Miranda Obsession with Rachel Brosnahan as Miranda Grosvenor and John Benjamin Hickey as Buck Henry. But she wasnt, he realized in a moment of self-loathing and almost unbearable sadness, a woman he could spend his life with. The Miranda Obsession ultimately reveals the true identity of the Louisiana woman who was able to cultivate such a strong emotional connection with her long-distance phone companions. Shes not, she said. In the absence of any tape recordingsPerry says he lost hisher words can be found only in letters, including one Walton wrote to Perry after their awful encounter in New York. Our beloved friend Fredo Miranda passed away on January 1, 2023 in his sleep. Friesen, a former president of A&M Records, is now president of the board at L.A.s Museum of Contemporary Art. And now: The phone rings. It was a knife through my heart, Perry says simply. The rest of the book, up to a tragic end, shows how both of them dealt with the weeks that followed. But I couldnt.. No conflicts are too hopeless to resolve, no obstacles too painful to overcome, no resolutions too final for last minute reconsideration. In a throaty, sexy voice, Ariana was funny and empathetic and made him feel wonderful about himself without being obsequious. She wasnt sure why she did it. There was a person sitting in the back of the car. She grabbed his arm and begged him to stay. I have your Solidarity T-shirt for you. McNally was disconcerted to discover that Miranda might be taping her calls. Finished it in one day and stayed up too late. One young man, the scion of a prominent Southern California family, fell hard for her. The name Miranda Grosvenor, in fact, is one that any number of famous and respected figures would just as soon forget. 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