Gwyneth x Misty Copeland: On Being the First

Gwyneth x Misty Copeland: On Being the First

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Gwyneth sits down with Tig Notaro—comedian, writer, actor, and producer—to talk about her Oscar-nominated documentary Come See Me in the Good Light, which follows poet Andrea Gibson through the final chapter of their life. They talk about friendship, illness, and mortality—and ho ...  Show more

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Gwyneth sits down with Amanda Knox to reflect on life after global scrutiny—rebuilding her identity, processing the years she lost, and the extraordinary strength it takes to choose forgiveness. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy ...  Show more

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