Jean Harlow: Dye Hard Blonde

About this episode

This episode explores the life and legacy of Jean Harlow, Hollywood's original platinum blonde bombshell, highlighting her rise to fame and the pressures she faced.

Before Marilyn, there was Jean. In this episode, we dive into the dazzling, and devastating, life of Jean Harlow, Hollywood’s original platinum blonde bombshell. (Wait until you hear how she achieved this look and you'll say thank you to your hair dresser next time..) From her meteoric rise to stardom to the image that redefined beauty, Harlow was truly to “dye” for. But behind the peroxide glow was a story of pressure, scandal, and a life cut far too short. Glamour, grit, and a legacy that still shines, this is Jean Harlow like you’ve never heard before. Created and produced by Tess Bellomo & Claire Donald For more RAM, go here This is a premium full episode. If you want to hear the full version, sign up here for $7.99/month for THREE bonus episodes, one that is the full history every month. You won't regret it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Claire Donald, Tess Bellomo

Topics covered

• Hollywood
• beauty standards
• fame
• scandal
• history of film

Keywords

• Jean Harlow
• platinum blonde
• Hollywood
• beauty
• scandal
• film history
• fame

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