Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Cristin Milioti
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Jun 2, 2025 Cristin Milioti, a Grammy Award-winning actor known for her roles in The Penguin and How I Met Your Mother, shares fascinating insights from her career. She reminisces about growing up in Jersey and the communal experience of theater. Cristin reflects on unforgettable moments, like playing opposite DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street and being nominated for a Tony. They also discuss the emotional complexities of acting, the unique challenges of fame, and the profound impact of artistry on personal identity.
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Camp Boosted Confidence
- Cristin Milioti felt bullied at public school but found acceptance and confidence at a hippie-run arts camp.
- The camp became a supportive space where she was fully accepted as her true self.
Early Sopranos Debut
- Cristin’s first TV job was on The Sopranos at age 19, directed by Steve Buscemi.
- She was too young to appreciate the show's greatness then and had never seen it before working on it.
Theater as Communal Worship
- Great theater feels like a communal place of worship connecting strangers in a shared moment.
- The experience is intimate, emotional, and moves with a unique energy beyond traditional gatherings.
