The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Show Teri Hatcher On Reinvention, Resilience, Hollywood, & Living With Grace Through Every Chapter Of Life
Oct 27, 2025
Teri Hatcher, the award-winning actress known for her iconic roles in Desperate Housewives and Lois & Clark, shares her inspiring journey through Hollywood. She candidly discusses her early career breakthroughs, navigating age bias in the industry, and the importance of authenticity over cosmetic surgery. Teri opens up about caring for her aging parents, launching her Sandwiched series, and emphasizing personal growth and community through her podcasting. Her insights on resilience and living with grace are both refreshing and motivational.
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Unexpected Audition Changed Her Career
- Teri Hatcher auditioned for the Love Boat Mermaids on a whim after her friend urged her to attend.
- Her mother waking her that morning changed her path from math teacher to performer and led her to move to LA.
Training Isn't The Only Path To Legitimacy
- Teri says formal training would have eased her impostor feelings despite career success.
- She combats that with continuous education, coaching, and on-the-job learning.
Create Rather Than Wait For Roles
- If you want to create opportunities now, write and produce your own work instead of waiting for auditions.
- Teri encourages actor-creators to take advantage of new platforms to self-start projects.
