From Beauty School to First Lady, with Cheryl Hines!
Apr 23, 2024
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Cheryl Hines discusses her journey from comedian to potential First Lady as her husband runs for president. They chat about her audition for Curb Your Enthusiasm, marrying into the Kennedy dynasty, handling security threats, and the possibility of her becoming the First Lady. Cheryl reflects on her improv background, navigating the world of politics, and finding comedy in serious situations.
Cheryl Hines transitioned from comedy roles to a potential First Lady position in the American political sphere.
Her unexpected marriage into the Kennedy dynasty brought new challenges and a shift in family values.
Learning to trust oneself and navigate uncertainties is crucial for Cheryl's personal and professional growth.
Balancing public expectations, personal wellness, and mindfulness is a pivotal challenge for Cheryl amidst intense scrutiny.
Deep dives
Life Before LA and Starting Groundlings
Before moving to LA, the speaker worked at Universal Studios in Florida and bartended to save money. After driving across the country, she started working as a bartender at the Intercontinental Hotel in downtown LA. She got introduced to Groundlings and took classes there, gradually moving up to the Sunday company.
Beginning of Family and Career Transition
The speaker started dating her first husband while working at the Intercontinental Hotel, eventually getting married and having a child. Not pursuing SNL or Mad TV auditions due to getting roles in Curb Your Enthusiasm. Started a company, Heinz and Young, with her daughter, focusing on environmentally friendly beauty and home products.
Introduction to the Kennedys
Growing up, the speaker's family did not discuss politics or the Kennedys. However, through a connection with Larry David and Bobby Kennedy, she was introduced to Bobby and ended up marrying into one of the most prominent American dynasties.
Fascination with the Kennedys and Transition in Family Values
The transition from a background of little political discussion to being connected to the Kennedys highlights a shift in family values and lifestyle. Introducing a significant element of American culture into the speaker's personal life as she navigates the complexities of her new connections.
Trusting Yourself Through Difficult Decisions
Learning to trust oneself is a vital lesson for Cheryl, coming from acting classes emphasizing relaxation, to navigating stress and anxiety in auditions. This trust extends to challenging life decisions, like detaching from expectations, a concept she learned from 'The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success'. Cheryl finds solace in being able to rely on her intuition and navigate life's uncertainties with a deep trust in herself.
Balancing Public Expectations and Personal Wellness
Balancing the public persona in the face of public expectations and personal wellness is a paramount challenge for Cheryl, especially with her husband's political involvement. Maintaining composure and mindfulness is key, a skill honed through improv and mindfulness practices. Cherishing moments of self-care at the beach and practicing yoga aid in finding balance amidst intense public scrutiny.
Embracing Change and Letting Go of Control
A fundamental truth that Cheryl holds is the inevitability of change. Having faced various life transitions, Cheryl emphasizes adapting to change and letting go of control over outcomes. This philosophy stems from her experiences in acting and personal growth, aligning with her acceptance of life's ever-evolving nature and the importance of being present in the moment.
Could Cheryl Hines become America's next FIRST LADY?
On this BRAND NEW episode of MBB, we break down her journey from Comedian to possible political royalty.
Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm) joins us in the MBB studio this week to say goodbye to her long-running character in the final season of CURB, and to discuss how she still manages to find the comedy and fun in the midst of her husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s campaign for president!
They chat about Mayim’s guest role on CURB and her out-of-the-box audition process, whether Cheryl ever wishes her own character had the opportunity to evolve, and the huge loss of Cheryl’s close friend and longtime co-star Richard Lewis.
Cheryl also opens up about:
- The hilarious way Larry David introduced her to her now husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Why Larry didn’t think her relationship with Robert would last
- What it was like marrying into the Kennedy dynasty, especially as someone who didn’t grow up with politics
- How Robert Kennedy’s bid for the presidency has changed their relationship + how Cheryl is fitting into the world of politics now
- What it feels like to know there’s a chance she could be the First Lady?!
- The struggle to reel in her comedy instincts while she’s on the campaign trails
- Navigating security threats & ways she manages the stress of her new life in the political realm
PLUS Cheryl reflects on the ways her improv background translates to other areas of her life, her humble beginnings growing up in Florida, and she and Mayim share their O.J. Simpson bar stories!
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