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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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Ellie Kemper's Experience as a Princeton Alum
02:36 • 8min
Setting a Grounded Example and Online Therapy Sponsor
10:42 • 3min
From Benchwarmer to Comedy Revelation
13:53 • 8min
Dealing with Rejection and Auditioning for Saturday Night Live
21:42 • 5min
Pivotal Moments: From Bench to Comedy
26:48 • 9min
The Power of Running and Self-Care
36:14 • 3min