18-year-old TV star Peyton Elizabeth Lee discusses her experience as a freshman TV star on a college campus and adjusting to life in New York. She also talks about working with Julie on their new movie, Prom Pact, and reflects on high school, the future of movies, and navigating adulthood in the entertainment industry. The speakers also discuss the importance of media training, the impact of behind-the-scenes drama, and watching themselves and reflecting on insecurities.
Peyton Lee values genuine connections with people and wants to be seen as a person rather than solely a young actor.
Peyton believes that taking a break from her acting career to focus on personal growth will provide her with a broader understanding of the world and enhance her ability to take on diverse roles in the future.
Peyton emphasizes the significance of real-world experiences for artistic growth and aims to expand her perspectives through engaging with different people, learning from academia, and embracing personal development.
Deep dives
Peyton Lee's Humility and Balanced Perspective on Fame
Peyton Lee, a talented young actor, shares her grounded perspective on fame and success. She credits her supportive parents for instilling humility in her and not letting her get caught up in the superficial aspects of the industry. Peyton emphasizes that she wants to be seen as a person rather than just a young actor and values genuine connections with people of all ages. She acknowledges the influence of media training in shaping actors' responses but highlights the importance of having multiple perspectives and not dictating what others should take away from a project.
Balancing Work and College
Peyton discusses her decision to focus on college for one year and avoid working on any projects during that time. While she misses being on set and working, she recognizes the importance of personal growth and experiencing different aspects of life. She believes that stepping away temporarily from her acting career will ultimately benefit her by providing a broader understanding of the world and enhancing her ability to take on diverse roles in the future.
Navigating Young Stardom and Adult Relationships
Peyton reflects on her unique experience of forming relationships with adults in the entertainment industry at a young age. She mentions that age is not a barrier to building connections on set and describes her ability to relate to people of various age groups. However, she also acknowledges the need for a balance and understanding appropriate boundaries in those relationships.
Challenges of Self-Critique and Overcoming Insecurities
Peyton shares her discomfort with watching herself on screen and being self-critical. Although she struggles with it, she recognizes the importance of watching her performances to learn and grow as an actor. Despite her insecurities, Peyton finds joy in witnessing the parts of the movie she wasn't in and appreciates the heart and authenticity conveyed throughout the film.
Real-Life Experiences for Artistic Growth
Peyton emphasizes the significance of real-world experiences for artistic growth and understanding characters and stories. She acknowledges the limitations of her own experiences and expresses a desire to expand her perspectives through engaging with different people, learning from academia, and embracing personal development. Peyton believes that the more she can connect with the reality of life, the better she can portray diverse roles in her acting career.
Today’s guest is Chad and Julie’s youngest Quitter, Peyton Elizabeth Lee. She tells them about what it’s like to be a TV star as a freshman on a college campus and adjusting to life in New York. She also talks about working with Julie on their new movie, Prom Pact.
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