Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Claire Danes Returns
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Nov 3, 2025 
Claire Danes, the Emmy-winning actress famed for her role in Homeland, returns for another lively chat with Conan O’Brien. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from her new Netflix series, The Beast in Me, and reflects on her experiences at 'spy camp.' Balancing her acting career with raising three kids on set, Claire discusses the emotional toll of rejection in the industry and her transformative journey back to acting after college. The conversation brims with humor, insights on creativity, and a warm celebration of friendship.
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Long Road To The Beast In Me
- Claire Danes described how The Beast in Me took years to develop and cycled through many versions before landing her and Matthew Rhys.
- She recalled Jodie Foster's early involvement and David Kissinger shepherding the project to completion.
The Chaos And Joy Of Parenting
- Claire Danes described her family life: she has three kids aged 12, 7, and 2, and joked the last was a surprise.
- She admitted parenting is intense, messy, and full of high-pitched reactions but deeply loved.
Reviews Stick Even If You Avoid Them
- Claire and Conan traded stories about dealing with reviews and rejection, noting both praise and criticism linger.
- Danes admitted she avoids reading reviews but they still seep in by osmosis.
