The Vault By Access Hollywood

For the final episode of “The Vault,” we’re listening back to some of our funniest and most memorable moments from season 1. Don’t worry, we’ll be back for season 2 with more iconic unearthed interview from Access Hollywood’s vault. Also, the hosts reflect on filming the podcast from their homes due to the Covid-19 pandemic and listen to a behind-the-scenes outtake where host Zuri Hall freaks out over a spider in her home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

All-star tennis pro Serena Williams has been ranked number one in the world eight times and shows no sign of slowing down. Access Hollywood has unearthed interviews with the tennis legend that date back to 2002 when she was just 21 years old and had just defeated her sister Venus to win a Grand Slam singles title. Serena describes how they maintain a sisterly bond on and off the court. Just two years later, in 2004 the sisters spoke to Access Hollywood while doing charity work and explained why that’s such an important aspect of their lives. The proud mama in 2019 also explained why she takes the time to “treat herself.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kanye West became a 10-time Grammy award nominee in 2005 and Access Hollywood got to talk to the now rapper, producer and fashion designer ten times in that year alone. In an interview from that time, Kanye opens up about how after surviving a horrific car crash several years prior, he believed God saved him to be a vessel. Plus, hear Access Hollywood’s rare interview with Kanye in 2005 following his Grammy performance when Kanye calls his grandfather and his grandfather shares how proud he is of the talented young artist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Twenty years ago, Reese Witherspoon brought us “Legally Blonde” and Elle Woods! Access Hollywood was on the set of “Legally Blonde” with Reese in 2001 where she dished on how she was bringing the Harvard law student to life, all while balancing being a new mom to daughter, Ava. “I’m thankful for the opportunities that people are now much more open for people being mothers and working and I’ve benefitted from the whole women’s movement,” Reese said at the time! Elle Woods would approve of that message! Hear more interviews from Reese through the years as we followed her career from mega movie star to entrepreneur with multiple business ventures to owner of her own production company. Plus, hear a 2019 interview where she explains how she got involved in “The Morning Show” with Jennifer Aniston.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson transformed from a WWE superstar to one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood and Access Hollywood was there for his rise to movie stardom. Access Hollywood unearthed an interview with The Rock from 1999 where he spoke about the power he felt as a role model when he was a wrestling star. In a 2015 interview, Dwayne spoke about one of the most difficult times in his life, when he and his mom were evicted from an apartment. “When you reach a critical time, when you reach rock bottom, it was like, water works coming out, that was tough because you feel helpless,” he explained.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In honor of Father’s Day, Joe Hall, the father of host Zuri Hall joined The Vault for a very special episode. Joe revealed that he was once in a band with Arsenio Hall and had really sweet stories to share about his relationship with Zuri and what she was like as a teen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Access Hollywood is looking back on Angelina Jolie’s long-lasting Hollywood career from her wild years while being married to Billy Bob Thornton to becoming a mom of six. In an unearthed interview from 2000, the actress opened up about living her life on the edge and how fearless she feels.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hilary Duff has been in the spotlight since she was a teen, starring as Lizzie McGuire on the hit Disney Channel show. The Vault uncovered interviews with the actress from when she was just 15 years old and she revealed that she never felt like she missed out on having a childhood. “I don’t feel like I’m missing out at all, I feel like it’s a big trade-off. I love to work… I can’t say it enough.” She also got candid in 2007 about how she felt regarding the media coverage of her.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In honor of George Clooney turning 60, Access Hollywood uncovered some iconic interviews with the legendary actor. In a throwback interview from 2000, George got candid about his fame, “I don’t think anyone can obtain Harrison Ford’s status. That’s a guy that I really look up to and like a lot. It would be, Harrison Ford would be, ah, rather upset to hear something like that.” George also revealed the two things that were the most difficult for him about becoming famous.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the 2021 Oscar Awards quickly approaching, hosts Scott Evans and Zuri Hall are giving their predictions for the top six Academy Award categories. Listen to interviews from nominees Andra Day, Leslie Odom Jr., and Viola Davis. Regina King also told Access Hollywood after the nominations came out how she felt getting snubbed for the Best Picture and Best Director categories.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jennifer Aniston will forever be known for her iconic role as Rachel Greene on “Friends” for 10 years. In an unearthed interview, the actress described to Access Hollywood what it was like filming the last three episodes of the hit NBC show, “You can’t ever imagine there was ever an end in sight, she said. “We’re having a hard time acting, saying things that are not emotional somehow are emotional. We have a huddle every night before the show, for 10 years, a huddle.” Jennifer also opened up about the invasion of her privacy by paparazzi in 2006 and the hype about her goddess circle of friends that she revealed in 2019.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a throwback interview from the junket of “Runaway Bride,” Julia Roberts explains how and her on-screen love came together a decade after “Pretty Woman” and why she was shocked to get the script with a note explaining that Richard liked the rom-com role! Plus, hear more unheard interviews from Julia’s early years in Hollywood!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessica Simpson had her sights set on being a superstar entertainer right from the start, telling Access Hollywood in interviews that opening for Ricky Martin was so special and that she eventually wanted to become a superstar actress like Julia Roberts or Reese Witherspoon. Listen back to the movie role that Jessica Simpson passed on in these throwback The Vault interviews.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.