Jenny Slate on not allowing relationships to define you
Jun 24, 2019
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Beloved actor Jenny Slate talks about breakups shaping her, leaving SNL, new essays collection, and learning to 'hold on'. Discussion on self-worth, societal pressures, and embracing growth in relationships. Exploring family dynamics, overcoming negative beliefs, and inspirations behind 'Little Weirds' book.
Jenny Slate's career embraces weirdness and authenticity in portraying diverse, unconventional roles.
Slate reflects on personal growth through transformative relationships, emphasizing learning from mistakes and self-acceptance.
Deep dives
Jenny Slate's Unpredictable Journey in Comedy and Acting
Jenny Slate's career showcases unpredictable turns, from a memorable 'SNL' moment to voicing characters in 'The Secret Life of Pets 2.' Her success stemmed from Marcel the Shell videos, portraying quirky roles, including Mona Lisa Saperstein on 'Parks and Recreation,' challenging conventions with honesty on topics like abortion in 'Obvious Child,' and shining as Lynn in the podcast 'Earthbreak.' Slate's journey epitomizes embracing weirdness and authenticity.
On Feminism, Conditioned Misogyny, and Self-Discovery
Jenny Slate discusses conditioned misogyny from a young age, revealing societal pressures on women's roles and behaviors. Her insights on challenging stereotypes and the impact of patriarchal conditioning resonate with personal experiences and societal shifts towards gender equality. Slate's candid reflections highlight the complexities of self-discovery and unwavering feminism in navigating personal and professional growth.
Evolving Relationships and Finding Self-Love
Slate reflects on evolving relationships, including past heartbreaks and divorce, leading to profound personal growth. She shares the transformative journey towards self-love and acceptance amid challenges, emphasizing the importance of learning from mistakes and fostering healthy connections. Slate's experiences underscore the resilience and optimism gained through navigating heartbreak and self-discovery to build fulfilling relationships.
Embracing Artistic Expression and Self-Healing in 'Little Weirds'
Slate's forthcoming book 'Little Weirds' encapsulates fragments of feelings post-divorce and political turmoil, serving as a creative outlet for self-exploration and healing. Through poetic reflections and personal anecdotes, Slate navigates emotions, grief, and transformation, offering insights into past experiences and future aspirations for growth. 'Little Weirds' symbolizes Slate's artistic evolution and introspective journey towards self-discovery and acceptance.
From beloved, unconventional, often hilarious roles as "Marcel the Shell," Mona Lisa Saperstein on "Parks & Recreation," or Donna Stern in the indie hit, "Obvious Child," actor, writer, and comedian Jenny Slate can definitely make you think as much as she makes us laugh. Tune in to this week’s episode of UnStyled where Jenny shares a different side of the funny woman we've seen before—from breakups that have shaped her, her exit from SNL, her writing (she has a new collection of essays hitting in the fall), and the critical way she's learning to "hold on" and thrive through it all.