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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · December 10, 2025 · 1h 17m

Julia Gets Wise with Glenn Close

Glenn Close, Judy Bowles
Show Notes

Julia Louis-Dreyfus sits down with 78-year-old Glenn Close, who opens up about her childhood in the Moral Re-Armament cult, her iconic role in Fatal Attraction, and the blend of tenacity and forgiveness that has powered her career. Close also reflects on the impact of her grandmothers and reveals a surprising story from the set of The Natural. Later, Julia and her mother Judy trade tales about the formidable women in their family lineage.

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Highlights

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Growing Up in the Moral Re-Armament Cult
Glenn Close reflects on her childhood inside the Moral Re-Armament movement, a religious cult that controlled many aspects of her family’s life.
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Editorial

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Forgiveness as a Shaping Force
Close explains how forgiveness—of others and herself—has been a deliberate practice that defined her life and career.
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The Influence of Grandmothers
Close shares how her grandmothers shaped her, and how becoming a grandmother herself transformed her outlook.
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Fiery Women in the Family Tree
Julia and her mother Judy swap stories about the bold, outspoken women in their ancestry.
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Misc

✧Glenn Close reveals an incredible behind-the-scenes moment from the set of The Natural.
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