Today, we're joined by the incredibly talented Jessica Rothe, best known for her breakout role in Happy Death Day and its sequel, her scene-stealing turn in La La Land, and her lead in the musical remake Valley Girl. In this episode, Jessica shares the raw, real stories from her journey—like being told early on to “go home, curl your hair, put on makeup, and come back” for a CW medical show audition—and how moments like that shaped her understanding of what it means to present a “film version” of yourself. She opens up about the transition from stage to screen, the steep learning curve of self-tapes, and how she refined her naturally expressive style for the subtleties of the camera. With wisdom on navigating nerves, building relationships in the room, and playing the long game in an often-political industry, this conversation is packed with honesty, humor, and heart.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Jessica Rothe right here.

CREDITS:

• La La Land
• Happy Death Day
• Titan
• Virgin River
• Pulse
• Boy Kills World
• Mary + Jane
• All My Life
• Valley Girl
• Chicago P.D.
• High Maintenance
• Gossip Girl

GUEST LINKS:

• IMDB: Jessica Rothe, Actress, Producer

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