Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Elizabeth Banks
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Feb 27, 2023 Elizabeth Banks, the talented actress and director behind films like 'The Hunger Games' and 'Cocaine Bear', joins for an engaging conversation. She opens up about confronting childhood bullies and the blend of horror and comedy in her latest project. The discussion takes a nostalgic turn with hilarious misheard Neil Diamond lyrics. Elizabeth shares tales from her Hollywood journey, reflecting on the challenges of parenting in the creative world while embracing self-compassion and the joys of collaboration.
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Competitive Charades
- Conan learned Elizabeth Banks is competitive while playing charades.
- She ran the game fiercely, yelling "in your face!" after winning.
Bully Showdown
- Elizabeth Banks discusses her childhood bully and the woods as the "bully zone".
- She stood up to her bully, pushing her down, and avoided detention.
Character Actor Trapped
- Elizabeth Banks considers herself a character actor in a leading lady's body.
- She enjoys physical comedy and playing unconventional roles.