The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast Cheryl Hines On Acting With Larry David, RFK Jr.’s Vision, & Advice For Non-Toxic Living
Jan 16, 2025
Cheryl Hines, an Emmy Award-nominated actress known for her role on Curb Your Enthusiasm, shares her journey from aspiring artist to television star. She discusses memorable moments working with Larry David and navigating personal relationships, including her marriage to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Cheryl emphasizes non-toxic living and the complexities of love intersecting with political life. She touches on the dangers of artificial scents and offers humorous insights into maintaining a healthy lifestyle while staying true to oneself.
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Early Acting Aspirations
- Cheryl Hines always knew she wanted to act, performing sketches for her parents inspired by Carol Burnett.
- She pursued theater in school but lacked a clear career path initially, even attending beauty school before ultimately moving to Los Angeles.
Groundlings Experience
- Cheryl Hines' first improv teacher at The Groundlings was Lisa Kudrow, before Friends.
- She recalls other notable Groundlings performers at the time, such as Will Ferrell, Cheri Oteri, and Mindy Sterling.
Invisible Tea Improv
- Hines recalls a nerve-wracking improv experience where she and her partner froze on stage, silently drinking invisible tea.
- This taught her the important improv lesson of embracing mistakes and making choices in the moment.