Eyewitness News ABC7NY ‘Mariann from Brooklyn’ on fame, fear, and her love of Howard Stern

“If You Can Make It Here with Mike Marza” uncovers what it really takes to “make it” in New York. From turning setbacks into comebacks to navigating unexpected opportunities, every story reveals something powerful.
In this episode, Mike sits down with Mariann from Brooklyn, the unmistakable voice beloved by fans of “The Howard Stern Show” for more than 25 years.
But this time, she’s not just a fan favorite, she’s now featured in the critically acclaimed, Golden Globe–winning and Oscar-nominated film “Marty Supreme,” directed by Josh Safdie and starring Timothée Chalamet.
Mariann shares how a director who loved Howard’s show discovered her through her voice, how she almost missed the casting message because she thought it was fake.
She tells the story of how she ended up on set acting opposite Timothée Chalamet, complete with New York attitude, unexpected nerves, and even a dramatic fainting incident.
She opens up about her life as a lifelong New Yorker, her decades‑long connection to Howard Stern, her emotional 9/11 loss, and the community, friendship, and loyalty she’s built with Stern fans over the years.
0:20 — Meet Mariann From Brooklyn

0:53 — Landing a Role in Marty Supreme

2:11 — Her First Audition and Not Getting the First Part

2:59 — Meeting Timothée Chalamet on Set

7:28 — Fainting During Filming

10:41 — How Her Howard Stern Journey Began

17:05 — Her 9/11 Story & Family Loss

19:46 – Mariann talks about her family

Watch the full video on YouTube