Rosie Perez

Rosie Perez, an acclaimed actress and dancer known for her iconic roles in films like Do the Right Thing, delves into her vibrant Hollywood journey. She shares hilarious and touching stories about her friendship with Tupac, illustrating the complexities of the entertainment world. Perez also expresses her passion for boxing and her excitement about commentating on a high-profile match featuring Jake Paul and Tyson. With reflections on resilience and cultural identity, her insights are both inspiring and entertaining.

Rosie Perez is a cultural icon, from Do The Right Thing to White Men Can't Jump to her new role on Showtime's Your Honor. She's the best part of any project she's in, but can she answer our questions about advice columns?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Rosie Perez initially thought success would paper over her trauma. But the emotional ramifications from the abuse she went through as a child were never going to stay hidden for long. Rosie and Marc talk about how acting is still risky for her but now she has tools to help work through the high-wire act of tapping into dark places. They also talk about her friendship with Spike Lee, her reasons for working a lot, and her two current series, The Flight Attendant and Now & Then. 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.