Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel, an Emmy and Golden Globe nominee known for her roles in "New Girl" and "(500) Days of Summer," shares her journey through Hollywood. She discusses overcoming career hurdles and the pressures of fame, emphasizing the importance of authenticity. Zooey recounts her surprise engagement, highlighting love and vulnerability. She also reflects on handling rejection, navigating self-discovery, and instilling resilience in children. With a focus on embracing uniqueness, Zooey encourages listeners to pursue their passions and remain true to themselves.

Zooey Deschanel, the talented actress and musician known for iconic roles in 'Elf' and 'New Girl,' shares candid insights about her career and personal life. She reveals her holiday traditions, a hilarious mulch mishap during hosting, and her experiences filming 'Elf,' including her fond memories with Will Ferrell. Zooey also discusses overcoming childhood bullying, critiques the 'manic pixie dream girl' trope, and balances motherhood with her Hollywood career. Plus, she opens up about her engagement to Jonathan Scott and her upcoming rom-com, 'Merv.'

Zooey Deschanel, beloved actress and one half of She & Him, returns to share insights about her new film, Merv. She recounts the chaos of her parents’ house fire and the lessons learned from evacuation, including the importance of a well-packed go-bag. The conversation touches on her childhood ADHD, the comfort of rewatching New Girl, and the quirks of her tinkerer partner. Zooey also reflects on holiday traditions, shares a heartfelt rendition of 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas', and discusses her kids' newfound interest in Elf.

Zooey Deschanel and Michaela Watkins join the table read of 'Fulfillment,' a workplace comedy set in an evil company where the characters help each other through life. They discuss maintaining humanity in a dehumanizing world, the importance of appearance, and encounters with unexpected situations, including a mislabeled dress and a glove covered in live ladybugs.

Zooey Deschanel joins Jake and Gareth to give advice on navigating a difficult office relationship and discusses strategies for building a connection with a coworker. They also talk about the power of physical toughness for women and share humorous stories about detecting lies using hot ears.