Navigating Early Career Challenges and Balancing Responsibilities in the Entertainment Industry

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Zooey Deschanel reflects on her transformative role in the hit TV series "New Girl," which spanned eight years of her life. She shares how the show challenged her to showcase a broader range of her acting skills and taught her the importance of self-care, particularly getting enough sleep, amidst the demanding shooting schedule. Deschanel also opens up about the challenges of balancing motherhood with her career, having welcomed both her children during the show's run. She expresses gratitude for the support and guidance from her sister, who was simultaneously filming her own long-running series on the same lot, providing a unique opportunity for their young children to grow up together on set.

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