A baby announcement can be such an exciting and joyous thing... But not when it's based on a lie, a lie that follows you around and torments you for more than 20 years.  

This episode, Holly breaks down the 'miracle baby' bullshit surrounding movie star Jennifer Aniston and it’s impact on society at the time. And, we get to peer behind the curtain and learn the secrets of how magazines got away with faking celeb pregnancies.

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Hosts: Shannen Findlay and Holly Wainwright

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

Audio Producer: Leah Porges

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