Rita Ora: I Proposed to my Husband Taika!

Begin Again with Davina McCall

FlightStory

Society & Culture, Self-improvement, Mental Health, Education, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 631 Ratings

🗓️ 26 June 2025

⏱️ 74 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Begin Again, global pop icon and actress Rita Ora sits down for her most open conversation yet. She reflects on the intense scrutiny she’s faced, the pressure of fame, and why speaking her truth now matters more than ever. Rita shares how Beyoncé’s support helped her through a time when her identity and integrity were under attack. She speaks honestly about the journey to feel seen on her own terms, the impact of tabloid pressure in her twenties, and how she finally feels more grounded, more herself, than ever before. The episode dives into her marriage to Taika Waititi, the joy and complexity of becoming a stepmother, and what it means to fully embrace her sexuality. With warmth, wisdom, and clarity, Rita reveals how she’s built a more peaceful, authentic life—one shaped by self-trust, real love, and personal growth. 🎙️ Drop a comment: What’s Your Biggest takeaway? Follow me here: www.instagram.com/beginagain https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod (00:00) Intro (00:04:26:10) Celebrating Confidence & Sexuality (00:07:03:02) False Headlines (00:10:04:17) Rita’s Fanbase: The Ritabots (00:11:53:19) Rita’s Work Ethic & Refugee Life (00:17:38:19) Signing with Jay-Z’s Label (00:22:11:24) 'Hot Right Now' Global Success (00:24:19:00) Love-Hate Relationship with the Press (00:28:01:00) Media Impact on Mental Health (00:31:42:23) Ridiculed for Embracing Sexiness (00:33:37:19) The Masked Singer Journey (00:35:09:12) Rita's Acting Career (00:36:48:10) Ancient & Brave Ad (00:38:35:14) Friendship With Beyoncé (00:43:44:23) Rita’s Relationship with Taika (00:58:17:07) Overcoming Challenges (01:00:00:06) Becoming a Stepmother (01:05:01:24) Rita’s Proposal to Taika (01:08:14:14) Plans for the Future (01:09:30:02) Mental Health & Hypochondria Sponsored by: Ancient + Brave - https://ancientandbrave.earth/pages/planet with code BEGINAGAIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Iron Hard has arrived on Disney Plus.
0:02.9	Yuri, what is going all with you?
0:04.8	From Marvel Television, an executive producer, Ryan Coogler.
0:07.8	I wanted to build something undeniable, but now I'm in trouble.
0:10.7	Don't miss the sixth episode of Vand.
0:12.7	I joined a crew of criminals, and now I'm about to get killed by a deranged man in a cake.
0:17.8	Be the first to experience the all-new series.
0:20.5	You've bitten off a hell of a lot more than you can chew.
0:22.7	I can chew a lot.
0:23.5	Marvel Television's Ironhard.
0:25.4	Now streaming.
0:26.3	Only on Disney Plus.
0:27.7	18 plus subscription required.
0:29.1	Dese and Cs apply.
0:30.1	You are the biggest selling female artist in the UK.
0:35.9	And also, you are the most solid, loyal person. And make a real effort
0:40.8	to stay connected to people that I love. Any headline you can think of always trickles down to my
0:46.2	parents when I feel like my family are being affected. That's what bothers me. I was turning 19
0:51.3	when I had my first record deal. The world was my oyster.
0:54.7	With my new album, I just have this ambition to enjoy my sexuality.
0:59.3	I want to rip my clothes off, obviously not physically.
1:02.0	It's only growing older that gives you the confidence to be in your own skin.
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