Amy Winehouse, Part 1
From The C-Word by Lena Dunham & Alissa Bennett
May 21, 2026 · 57 min · Season 4 · Episode 45
About this episode
Lena and Alissa discuss Amy Winehouse's talent, rebellious youth, and the beginnings of her tumultuous relationships.
Recognized for her singular voice and iconic beehive, Amy Winehouse became a near-instant music legend as well as a tabloid mainstay in the 2000s. On the 10th anniversary of her death, Lena and Alissa discuss the singer-songwriter’s precocious talent, her rebellious teen years, and the start to a bad romance that would fuel her later work as well as her addictions. This episode was first published on 07/22/2021.
People in this episode
Hosts: Lena Dunham, Alissa Bennett
Topics covered
- music legend
- addiction
- teen years
- romance
- cultural impact
Keywords
- Amy Winehouse
- music
- addiction
- 2000s
- talent
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