Celebrity Book Club with Chelsea Devantez

About this podcast

Join writer, comedian, and filmmaker Chelsea Devantez and her friends as they recap and celebrate the memoirs of badass celebrity women. These are ladies we all know and love who have been torn down by tabloids and dissected by social media—all while facing career obstacles, broken relationships, and incredible triumphs. You can read along, or just listen, but either way, you definitely want to join this book club.

Celebrity Book Club with Chelsea Devantez

Episodes

2021
Sally Field’s In Pieces (with Danielle Schneider)
This week, Chelsea and Danielle Schneider (Bitch Sesh, The Hotwives, Black Monday) read Sally Field’s In Pieces, a memoir and master class in acting, healing, and growing past the need to be universally liked. Visit Chelsea's Instagram for pictures and stories from the memoirs featured on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 9, 2021
83 min
Mackenzie Phillips's High On Arrival (with Tami Sagher)
Chelsea and writer Tami Sagher (How I Met Your Mother, Orange Is the New Black, Shrill) examine how the One Day at a Time star found her path and learned to forgive the darkest parts of a rock and roll fantasy upbringing. Visit Chelsea's Instagram for pictures and stories from the memoirs featured on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 26, 2021
97 min
Dolly Parton's Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business (with Joanna Quraishi)
Chelsea and writer Joanna Quraishi (The Big Show Show, Weird Loners, Head of the Class) unpack the creativity and contradictions of Dolly Parton, from her legendary songwriting and underrated comedic genius to her absolute refusal to give up on her dreams. Visit Chelsea's Instagram for pictures and stories from the memoirs featured on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 19, 2021
92 min
Cicely Tyson's Just as I Am (with Hayley Marie Norman)
Chelsea and Hayley Marie Norman (Adam Ruins Everything, Top Five, Deal or No Deal) honor the trailblazing life and career of acting legend Cicely Tyson with the memoir she wrote at age 96, titled Just as I Am. Visit Chelsea's Instagram for pictures and stories from the memoirs featured on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 5, 2021
91 min
Kim Cattrall's Being a Girl and Satisfaction (with Kulap Vilaysack)
Chelsea and Kulap Vilaysack (Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Who Charted?, Add to Cart) turn to Sex and the City's Samantha Jones for tips on fashion, female pleasure, and surviving high school. Visit Chelsea's Instagram for pictures and stories from the memoirs featured on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 26, 2021
77 min
Gabrielle Union's We're Going to Need More Wine (with Rashawn Scott)
Chelsea and Rashawn Scott (Second City, Empire, Southside) dive into one of Chelsea's all-time favorite memoirs, Gabrielle Union's We're Going to Need More Wine. Come for behind-the-scenes stories from your favorite teen movies and stay for all the heartache and humor in between. Visit Chelsea's Instagram for pictures and stories from the memoirs featured on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 19, 2021
87 min
The Divorce Memoirs of Loni Anderson and Burt Reynolds (with Rob Anderson)
In this special Valentine's Day episode, Chelsea and TikTok star Rob Anderson get to the bottom of one of Hollywood's most contentious divorces through the competing memoirs of Loni Anderson (My Life in High Heels) and Burt Reynolds (My Life, But Enough about Me). Visit Chelsea's Instagram for pictures and stories from the memoirs featured on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 12, 2021
96 min
Carly Simon's Boys in the Trees (with Leighton Meester)
This week, Chelsea and Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl, Single Parents) learn what it takes to survive love, live for your art, and maintain an enviable little black book with Carly Simon's memoir, Boys in the Trees. Visit Chelsea's Instagram for pictures and stories from the memoirs featured on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 5, 2021
104 min
Celine Dion's My Story, My Dream (with Stephanie Beatriz)
Chelsea and Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn 99, In the Heights) uncover the makings of a true — and truly unique — diva with Celine Dion's memoir, My Story, My Dream. Visit Chelsea's Instagram for pictures and stories from the memoirs featured on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 29, 2021
86 min
Sheila E.'s The Beat of My Own Drum (with Caissie St. Onge)
This week, Chelsea and Caissie St. Onge (Busy Philipps is Doing Her Best, Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Best Week Ever) tackle the glamorous life of Sheila E., from backing bands to born again and all the lessons in between. Visit Chelsea's Instagram for pictures and stories from the memoirs featured on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 22, 2021
76 min
Drew Barrymore's Little Girl Lost (with Emily V. Gordon)
This week, Chelsea and Emily V. Gordon (The Big Sick, Little America, Staying In with Emily and Kumail) dissect the pain of growing up too fast and the power of reclaiming your story with Drew Barrymore's first memoir, Little Girl Lost. Visit Chelsea's Instagram for pictures and stories from the memoirs featured on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 15, 2021
88 min
Delta Burke's Delta Style: Eve Wasn't a Size 6 and Neither Am I (with Akilah Green)
Chelsea and writer Akilah Green (A Black Lady Sketch Show, Black Monday, Perfect Harmony) chart actress Delta Burke's journey from pageant stage to the set of Designing Women, revealing the road to self-acceptance is sometimes paved with tiaras, tabloid gossip, and peplum shirts. Visit Chelsea's Instagram [instagram.com] for pictures and stories from the memoirs featured on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 8, 2021
76 min
2020
Jennifer Lopez's True Love (with Niccole Thurman)
Chelsea and Niccole Thurman (Indebted, A Black Lady Sketch Show, Shrill) get real about change, heartache, and healing with Jennifer Lopez's memoir, True Love. Visit Chelsea's Instagram [instagram.com] for pictures and stories from the memoirs featured on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
December 18, 2020
65 min
Tina Turner's My Love Story (with Taylor Howard)
This week, Chelsea and Taylor Howard discuss Tina Turner's memoir, titled My Love Story, which draws from seven decades of love and loss in the iconic singer's life. Visit Chelsea's Instagram for pictures and stories from the memoirs featured on the show. If you are experiencing domestic violence call: 800.799.SAFE (7233) or chat online with someone at: https://www.thehotline.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
December 11, 2020
79 min
Gabourey Sidibe's This Is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare (with Aeysha Carr)
This week, Chelsea and Aeysha Carr (Woke, Rel, Brooklyn 99) discuss the many gems in Gabourey Sidibe's hilarious and touching memoir — including the power of declaring yourself a winner. Plus, a surprise visit from Gabourey herself! Visit Chelsea's Instagram [instagram.com] for pictures and stories from the memoirs featured on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
December 4, 2020
103 min
Leah Remini's Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology (with Taylor Cox)
This week, Chelsea and writer Taylor Cox (Miracle Workers, Single Parents, Abby's) celebrate troublemakers everywhere by diving into Leah Remini's journey through — and eventual escape from — the wild world of Scientology. Visit Chelsea's Instagram for pictures and stories from the memoirs featured on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
November 20, 2020
66 min
Mariah Carey's The Meaning of Mariah (with Lydia Popovich)
The Mariah episode is finally here! Chelsea and comedian Lydia Popovich take us through Mariah's many highs and lows while appreciating her "propensity for extraness." Visit Chelsea's Instagram for pictures and stories from the memoirs featured on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
November 13, 2020
81 min
Demi Moore's Inside Out (with Sierra Teller Ornelas)
Chelsea and Sierra Teller Ornelas (Brooklyn 99, Happy Endings, Superstore) discuss Demi Moore's incredible survival story Inside Out. Hear why this book is Chelsea's favorite memoir! Visit Chelsea's Instagram for pictures and stories from the memoirs featured on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
November 6, 2020
78 min
Jessica Simpson's Open Book (with Ashley Nicole Black)
Join Chelsea Devantez as she recaps one of the most surprising celebrity memoirs of all-time, Jessica Simpson's Open Book, with real-life BFF Ashley Nicole Black (HBO's Black Lady Sketch Show). Visit Chelsea's Instagram for pictures and stories from the memoirs featured on the show. **Due to technical issues we have rescheduled the Mariah episode but it will be out ASAP dahlings** See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 28, 2020
81 min
Introducing Celebrity Book Club (and the first book we're reading!)
Host Chelsea Denvantez invites listeners to join her Celebrity Book Club and shares the first memoir to be featured! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 28, 2020
3 min

Celebrity Book Club with Chelsea Devantez

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Celebrity Book Club with Chelsea Devantez

Episodes

Sally Field’s In Pieces (with Danielle Schneider)

Mackenzie Phillips's High On Arrival (with Tami Sagher)

Dolly Parton's Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business (with Joanna Quraishi)

Cicely Tyson's Just as I Am (with Hayley Marie Norman)

Kim Cattrall's Being a Girl and Satisfaction (with Kulap Vilaysack)

Gabrielle Union's We're Going to Need More Wine (with Rashawn Scott)

The Divorce Memoirs of Loni Anderson and Burt Reynolds (with Rob Anderson)

Carly Simon's Boys in the Trees (with Leighton Meester)

Celine Dion's My Story, My Dream (with Stephanie Beatriz)

Sheila E.'s The Beat of My Own Drum (with Caissie St. Onge)

Drew Barrymore's Little Girl Lost (with Emily V. Gordon)

Delta Burke's Delta Style: Eve Wasn't a Size 6 and Neither Am I (with Akilah Green)

Jennifer Lopez's True Love (with Niccole Thurman)

Tina Turner's My Love Story (with Taylor Howard)

Gabourey Sidibe's This Is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare (with Aeysha Carr)

Leah Remini's Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology (with Taylor Cox)

Mariah Carey's The Meaning of Mariah (with Lydia Popovich)

Demi Moore's Inside Out (with Sierra Teller Ornelas)

Jessica Simpson's Open Book (with Ashley Nicole Black)

Introducing Celebrity Book Club (and the first book we're reading!)