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Alanis Morissette Opens Up on “Call Her Daddy”: From Early-Career Threats to New Holiday Music
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Core Event – A Candid Podcast Appearance
During a recent interview on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast with host Alex Cooper, Alanis Morissette discussed several personal and professional topics. She recounted the hostile environment that accompanied the 1995 release of *Jagged Little Pill*, described her ongoing struggles with postpartum depression and episodes she termed “psychosis,” and announced a forthcoming holiday album that includes a duet with comedian Martin Short.
Background & Context – Rise, Backlash, and Mental-Health Challenges
Morissette’s breakthrough with *Jagged Little Pill* propelled her to international fame, earning multiple Grammy Awards and a No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200. The hostility, she noted, came not only from critics but also from fellow musicians, including Courtney Love, who later apologized.
In later years, Morissette spoke openly about postpartum depression after each of her three children—Ever, Onyx, and Winter—describing increasingly severe “invasive thoughts” and a period she called “psychosis.” She explained that her response time to seek help shortened with each pregnancy, from a year and two months after her first child to just three days after her third.
Official Statements & Responses – Morissette’s Own Words
Morissette framed the early backlash as a “patriarchy” and “scarcity mindset,” likening it to contemporary jealousy surrounding other female pop stars. She emphasized that the pressure to be the sole “queen” in the industry contributed to the vitriol she endured.
Regarding her mental-health journey, she said the experience left her feeling “like I became another person,” and highlighted the difficulty of managing touring responsibilities while battling severe depressive and psychotic symptoms.
On the musical front, Morissette described the holiday project as a “labor of Christmas love,” noting that she had been recording a single holiday song each year before compiling them into a full album.
Criticism & Opposition – Early Detractors
One named critic, Courtney Love, called Morissette “fake” during the height of the *Jagged Little Pill* era. Love later issued an apology and expressed “very kind things” toward Morissette, according to the singer’s recollection.
Verbatim Quotes
- “But you know, at that point, project onto me all you want,” — Alanis Morissette
- “There’s a Judy Garland song that Martin Short and I are going to do,” — Alanis Morissette
- “Just wanted to meet my kids, though, so badly, so I kept going. But basically, I became another person,” — Billboard Alanis
Additional notable remarks (paraphrased): Morissette said the hostility she faced was “There was terror and resistance, but that's just normal,” for a lead single like “You Oughta Know,” and she compared the competitive environment to a “one-throne” scenario that forces other women to “fail, lose, be ugly.”
What’s Next – Holiday Album and Residency
Morissette announced that the holiday album will feature a rendition of a Judy Garland classic with Martin Short, as well as original tracks such as “To an Empathic Christmas Time” and “Christmas on the Dance Floor.” She also revealed plans for a Los Angeles residency titled *Butterfly With a Machete*, slated to begin in November, which will blend music, storytelling, and reflections on aging and menopause.
