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Now What? with Brooke Shields
How being a benchwarmer pushed Ellie Kemper into comedy
Aug 22, 2023
Ellie Kemper and Brooke Shields bond over Princeton memories and love of Wawa hoagies. Kemper discusses her short-lived D1 athlete career, terrifying SNL audition, and why she won't do drama. They explore pivotal moments, rejection, and the power of running and self-care.
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- Ellie Kemper discovered her passion for comedy after sitting on the bench in her college field hockey team, leading her to join an improv comedy troupe.
- Facing rejection from auditions opened doors to new opportunities, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and embracing now-what moments in a career.
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Shifting Paths: From Field Hockey to Comedy
Ellie Kemper reflects on her college experience, where she initially pursued field hockey but found herself sitting on the bench. This led her to join an improv comedy troupe and discover her passion for comedy. She discusses the valuable lessons she learned from this pivot and how it shaped her outlook on a career in entertainment.
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