Fans of the legendary Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (GLOW) are in for a sizzling treat! Jeanne Basone, famously known as Hollywood, is finally spilling the secrets from her time with one of the most iconic wrestling promotions in history. Her new memoir, Hooray for Hollywood!: The True Story Of The Original GLOW Girl, offers fans a front-row seat to the drama, the triumphs, and the behind-the-scenes madness that made GLOW a cultural phenomenon in the 1980s.
From Audition to Icon: A Journey in Sequins and Smashes
Basone, one of GLOW’s original stars, has always been a trailblazer in women’s wrestling. Now, she's inviting fans to join her on an unforgettable journey, sharing intimate stories about the friendships, rivalries, and wild moments that helped shape the legendary GLOW brand.
“Being part of GLOW from day one—from the pilot to all four incredible seasons—gave me a unique perspective on what went down behind those colorful ring ropes,” Basone told SlamWrestling.net. “The highs, the lows, the laughs, and the struggles—this memoir is my chance to bring that magic to life for everyone.”
An Unexpected Audition That Changed It All
Basone’s path to becoming Hollywood was anything but predictable. In her memoir, she takes readers back to the life-altering moment when she received a voicemail that would launch her into the world of GLOW.
“I came home from lunch, and there was a message on my answering machine from Atmosphere Casting. They were looking for talent for a ‘sports entertainment show.’ I didn’t even know what that meant, but I thought, why not give it a shot? It was an audition after work hours, so I figured I had nothing to lose. Little did I know, that voicemail would change everything."
That simple call set her on a path to become one of the original faces of GLOW, a wrestler who would be remembered forever as a trailblazer in the wrestling world.
Hollywood: More Than Just Wrestling
While Basone’s fame grew within the ring, her career didn’t stop there. The multi-talented Basone has thrived as an actress, model, stuntwoman, and even an artisan soap maker. Now based between Nashville and Los Angeles with her partner Ryan and two cats, she reflects on the diverse paths her career has taken, all while staying rooted in her passion for showbiz.
Thanks to the popular Netflix series, GLOW’s legacy is enjoying a renaissance, and Basone’s memoir couldn’t have come at a better time for fans looking to dive deeper into the real stories behind the colorful show.
A Must-Read for Wrestling Fans and Dreamers Alike
Hooray for Hollywood! is more than just a love letter to GLOW fans. It's a celebration of perseverance, dreams, and the hard-fought journey of making history. From auditioning in the 80s to becoming an iconic figure in the wrestling world, Basone’s tale of resilience and seizing opportunities is one that will inspire fans across generations.
Grab your copy of Hooray for Hollywood!: The True Story Of The Original GLOW Girl now and step behind the sequins to uncover the untold stories of wrestling’s golden age.
