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OFFICIAL MEMOIR FOR GLOW ORIGINAL HOLLYWOOD RELEASED

By Mike Johnson on 2024-12-28 09:32:00

The following press release was issued to PWInsider.com:

Hooray for Hollywood!: The True Story of the Original GLOW Girl - A Memoir  

In Hooray for Hollywood!, Jeanne Basone  invites readers to join her on a deep dive into  the world of wrestling, personal growth, and  the relentless pursuit of dreams. This  memoir is not just a chronicle of her life;  it’s a  powerful reminder of the strength and  resilience women possess in a  male-dominated arena.  

Instagram: Officialglowhollywood

Nashville, TN – Dec 27, 2024 – Step into the ring of 1980s professional wrestling with Hooray for  Hollywood!, the captivating memoir of Jeanne "Hollywood" Basone, the first hired and original GLOW  girl. This inspiring tale not only chronicles her life in wrestling but also unveils the behind-the-scenes  scoop and the groundbreaking impact of the internationally syndicated 80s hit TV series Gorgeous  Ladies of Wrestling had on women in sports entertainment.  

In her memoir, Jeanne reflects on her childhood dreams and the aspirations that led her to audition for  GLOW's creator David McLane 'in 1985. This pivotal moment catapulted her into a cultural phenomenon,  where she and her fellow GLOW girls broke barriers and shattered the glass ceiling for an entire  generation of female wrestlers. With Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling airing in over 100 major markets  across the U.S. and broadcast internationally, Jeanne’s journey became a beacon of empowerment for  women in the wrestling industry.  

Featuring insights from fans, GLOW girls, rock ‘n’ roll rollers award-winning producers, directors, writers,  and photographers, Hooray for Hollywood! offers a rich tapestry of experiences that celebrate the  evolution of women’s roles in professional wrestling and sports entertainment.  

Jeanne has been a media darling – gracing the pages of esteemed publications such as The Hollywood  Reporter, New York Post, Washington Post, Vanity Fair, and People magazine. She has also been  featured in influential books on wrestling history, such as Sisterhood of the Squared Circle, and was  named a “Lethal Woman” in her Playboy pictorial. Her journey has taken her around the globe for  appearances, inspiring countless individuals with her story.  

Join Jeanne in this incredible journey and discover how one woman’s story can ignite the spark of  inspiration in us all. 

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"Fans of the squared circle, sensational behind-the-scenes storytelling, and all things pop culture will not  want to miss one of the best memoirs ever written by a once in a generation talent.”  A.J. Devlin - Screenwriter, author of award-winning “Hammerhead” Jed pro wrestler PI mystery novels.  

"Hooray For Hollywood! will be enjoyed by book lovers, women’s wrestling fans, wrestlers, and industry  professionals.” Bob Harris - Writer and women’s professional wrestling archivist.  

Hooray for Hollywood! will be available in bookstores in 2025 and is now for sale online at Amazon  and directly from my Etsy store at glowhollywoodmerch.etsy.com 

Website: jeannebasone.com

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