An Emmy award-winning journalist, speaker and author, Reba Merrill.

Reba Merrill is also the author of Making It. What I Got Away With in Hollywood and Nearly Famous: Tales From The Hollywood Trenches.

Reba packed her dreams of stardom away at the age of 17 when she walked down the matrimonial aisle. Marrying the man of her mother’s dreams, Reba never imagined that 30 years later she would have the chance to make her own come true. However, her journey was anything but smooth. “Nearly Famous: tales from the Hollywood Trenches”.

Reba is no stranger to the struggles of Hollywood. Clawing her way from the bottom to success in one of the toughest businesses anywhere, she had to keep herself desired and relevant. Her experiences were shaped by her ability not only to relate to celebrities but also to create an environment where they felt comfortable opening up. Reba’s talent to know when and how to fire off serious questions allows her to dig deep and bring out their true humanity.

Reba shared about:

• Being one of the pioneer interviewers in Hollywood.
• How long she fought to be at the peak of her career.
• Her fascinating story.