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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Podcast Episode
Listen to the Book Trivia Podcast’s Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Podcast Episode — your audio-first deep-dive into Old Hollywood trivia, Evelyn Hugo scandals, hidden love, and the legacy behind seven headline-making marriages.
episode summary
Diamonds. Deception. Devotion. In this Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo podcast episode, step inside the world of 1950s and 1960s movie legends. We decode every marriage, scandal, and bold move Evelyn used to create her Hollywood legacy. Go beyond the red carpet to uncover the true love story behind the name - and the secrets the tabloids never told you.
Behind the Episode
Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestselling novel weaves fame, identity, love, and power into unforgettable fiction. In this Evelyn Hugo podcast episode, we explore:
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The real Old Hollywood icons who inspired Evelyn (Elizabeth Taylor, Rita Hayworth, Ava Gardner)
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Why Evelyn married seven men for survival, image, and escape—not love
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Celia St. James: the greatest love and the secret at the heart of Evelyn’s story
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The big twist: Evelyn’s connection to Monique’s father
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Bisexuality, hidden love, and how TJR wrote it with nuance and authenticity
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Netflix adaptation news and the internet’s favorite fantasy casting picks
what you'll hear
🎧 Why Listen?
🎙️ Audio-first book trivia on fame, love, and manipulation
💋 Deep dives into Evelyn’s husbands — from PR stunts to heartbreak
🌈 Honest conversations on bisexual characters, secret love, and LGBTQ+ legacy
🎞️ Old Hollywood themed trivia: scandals, studios, and show-stopping fashion
🧠 Bonus book trivia facts: Mick Riva in the TJR universe, Ava Gardner memoir, Marilyn Monroe & Elizabeth Taylor influences