Uzo Aduba, Emmy-winning actress known for her role as Crazy Eyes in Orange Is The New Black, talks about how her dating app DMs changed after booking Crazy Eyes, finding love at a mixer, the deep connection between her personal grief and art, and the importance of honesty in relationships.
Art and therapy can be powerful tools for processing grief and finding solace and healing.
The dark side of the pharmaceutical industry, specifically the opioid crisis, requires greater awareness and regulation.
Navigating racial identity and dating in predominantly white communities requires addressing societal beauty standards and biases.
Deep dives
The Power of Art and Therapy in Processing Grief
The podcast episode explores how art and therapy can be powerful tools in processing grief. The host discusses her personal experience of finding solace and healing through her work during a time of loss. She shares how engaging in a creative project provided an outlet for her emotions and allowed her to focus on someone else's pain, offering a brief respite from her own. The episode highlights the transformative and therapeutic nature of acting and how it can provide an escape and catharsis.
The Opioid Crisis and the Influence of Powerful Families
The host delves into the dark side of the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on the opioid crisis and the role of influential families, such as the Sacklers. The episode reveals the deliberate and calculated nature of introducing addictive drugs into society and the devastating impact it has had on individuals and communities. It highlights the need for greater awareness and regulation in addressing the opioid epidemic.
Navigating Dating and Love While Balancing Demands of Work
The conversation delves into the challenges of dating and cultivating relationships while balancing the demands of a demanding career. The host and guest share their experiences of juggling personal and professional lives, as well as the impact of fame and recognition on dating interactions. They discuss the pressures faced by actors and the unique complexities that come with pursuing relationships in the public eye.
Navigating Racial Identity and Dating Challenges
The episode examines the challenges of navigating racial identity and dating in predominantly white communities. The guest shares her experiences growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood and the feelings of exclusion she encountered. This prompts a discussion on societal beauty standards, assumptions, and biases, both overt and subtle, that can impact dating dynamics. The conversation sheds light on the need for greater representation and inclusivity in the dating world.
The Transformative Power of Art and Acting
The host and guest reflect on the transformative power of art and acting. They share personal anecdotes and discuss how engaging in their respective creative pursuits has provided an escape, a means of self-expression, and a platform to process and channel emotions. The episode highlights the therapeutic effects of immersing oneself in art, and the guest expresses her passion and love for acting, emphasizing the joy and freedom it brings.
The Emmy-winning Uzo Aduba (Orange Is The New Black) chats with Nicole about how her dating app DMs changed after booking Crazy Eyes, finding love at a mixer, the deep connection between her personal grief and art, and the importance of honesty in relationships. Plus, Nicole fails to hit on a cashier.
Recorded July 13th 2023. For more information on the SAG-AFTRA strike, see sagaftrastrike.org. Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund to assist struck entertainment workers.