Mira Sorvino

Mira Sorvino has a lot of talents beyond acting. She speaks Mandarin Chinese, she dances ballet, she plays guitar. But acting is what Mira believes she was born to do. And then for almost 20 years, she was prevented from doing it on her own terms because of a powerful man and a complicit industry. Mira and Marc talk about how she went from winning an Oscar to being put on a Hollywood blacklist by Harvey Weinstein and how she didn't learn the truth until 17 years later. They also talk about her career renaissance, including her scene-stealing turn on the new series Shining Vale. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mira Sorvino, an Oscar-winning actress famed for her roles in Mighty Aphrodite and Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, shares her Hollywood journey and the challenges within it. She recounts humorous anecdotes, including a memorable life lesson from Warren Beatty. Mira reflects on the complexities of fame, beauty standards in the industry, and her personal experiences with the #MeToo movement. The nostalgia of childhood friendships inspires a heartfelt exploration of identity amidst the pressures of stardom.