Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson chat with Laura Dern about her love for acting, writing a book with her mom, and Oscar nominations. They also discuss the importance of friendships in the industry, acting vulnerability, and switching to Consumer Cellular for savings.
Laura Dern's childhood exposure to acting inspired her passion and collaboration in storytelling.
Dern's deep connection with her mother explores profound topics leading to personal growth and understanding.
Deep dives
Switching to Consumer Cellular
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Friendship with Laura Dern
Ted Danson and Laura Dern share a close friendship and mutual respect. Dern's book, 'Honey, Baby, Mine,' featuring conversations with her mother, highlights their deep connection and understanding.
Acting Inspiration from Childhood
Laura Dern recalls a transformative moment as a child on a film set directed by Martin Scorsese. Observing actors like her mother and Ellen Burstyn improvise sparked her passion for acting and collaborative storytelling.
Family Conversations and Personal Growth
Dern reflects on intimate conversations with her mother, delving into deep topics like loneliness, motherhood, and shared experiences. Their honesty and willingness to address unspoken emotions have enabled personal growth and understanding.
Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are feeling the Dern! Their good friend Laura Dern is here, and the guys are talking to her about how she fell in love with acting as a child, writing a book with her mom, the time a panicked Woody wanted to dial her for acting advice, and how she and her mom made history with their respective Oscar nominations (and losses). Bonus: Laura’s masterclass in deflecting a compliment.