Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson Uzo Aduba
Sep 12, 2023
Uzo Aduba, star of 'Painkiller' and 'Orange Is The New Black', joins Jesse Tyler Ferguson as they discuss Uzo's Nigerian upbringing, her admiration for Cate Blanchett, and her experience in Netflix's early success. They also reflect on the transformative effect of parenthood, growing up in the Boston area as a Nigerian family, pursuing the arts with support, the transition from theater to television, and the importance of setting an example and expressing gratitude.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Transformative Effect of Parenthood
02:46 • 14min
Growing Up in the Boston Area as a Nigerian Family
16:23 • 3min
Encountering a Racial Slur and Learning its Meaning
18:57 • 3min
Pursuing the Arts with Support
21:51 • 4min
Transition from Theater to Television
25:41 • 19min
Reflections on Parental Sacrifices and Enjoying Life
44:58 • 1min
Setting an Example and Expressing Gratitude
46:26 • 2min