Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Alicia Silverstone
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Sep 8, 2025 
Alicia Silverstone, the award-winning actress known for her iconic role in Clueless, shares her unique journey in the entertainment industry. She discusses the disassociation she feels about past Hollywood experiences and connects her activism to her mother’s unintentional environmental influence. Alicia uncovers the unexpected connection between her serious demeanor and comedic essence. Additionally, she reveals how going vegan through her book, The Kind Diet, transformed her personal life and paved the way for a renewed passion for theater after time away from acting.
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Teen Move To LA And Early Acting Grind
- Alicia recounts moving to LA as a teen, living on a futon and later in Beverly Hills High while chasing acting opportunities.
- She describes auditioning, joining drama and dance groups, and balancing school with early work.
Outsider At Beverly Hills High
- Alicia describes high school dynamics at Beverly Hills High, feeling out of place among plastic-surgery, BMW-driving peers.
- She kept wearing the same green t-shirt and remained a theater nerd despite the environment.
Aerosmith Videos Spark Career Boost
- Alicia tells how she was cast in multiple Aerosmith videos and the creative choices behind them.
- She recalls filming Cryin' (bungee jump) and Cryin'/other videos that boosted both her and the band's profile.
