Hollywood Stories features original profiles of prominent Jewish and non-Jewish figures from across the entertainment industry. Through in-depth interviews and thoughtful analysis, Lana Melman explores their experiences, motivations, and convictions. Interview subjects are diverse in background, religious observance, and politics. See below for links to the full profiles.
Sowing seeds of Jewish advocacy: Evolution of actress Emmanuelle Chriqui
Read my Hollywood Stories profile with actress Emmanuelle Chriqui here.
Barry Diller’s adventures: In and outside of Hollywood
The legendary Barry Diller is a Hollywood titan and Jewish boy from Beverly Hills. Read my review of his new book, Who Knew, here.
Getting to know Physician and Hollywood Radio-TV Personality Dr. Drew
Read my Hollywood Stories profile with TV-Radio personality, Dr. Drew here.
Jewish producer Lawrence Bender talks antisemitism in films and Red Alert
Read my Hollywood Stories profile with producer Lawrence Bender here.