Janet Jackson’s Memoir True You (with Amir Yass)

Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

Chelsea welcomes back The Vault podcast host Amir Yass to dive into pop culture icon Janet Jackson’s 2011 memoir, “True You.” They unpack this sort of memoir slash diet book that includes Jackson family trauma, Janet’s secret marriage, trips to Studio 54 at age 11, a Paula Abdul cameo, and a recipe for oatmeal pancakes you’ll never want to try. 

A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including child abuse, diet culture, disordered eating, and substance use. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.


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Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.

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2025-07-01 49 min

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