Sarah Pidgeon - 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette'
Summary
Scott Feinberg interviews Sarah Pidgeon about her Tony-nominated role in *Stereophonic* and her Emmy-nominated portrayal of Carolyn Bessette in *Love Story*. Pidgeon discusses her acting journey from Interlochen to Carnegie Mellon, the challenges of performing live music on stage, and the physical transformation required for her breakout TV role. The conversation also covers the unpredictability of an acting career and the impact of sudden fame.
Topics discussed
Intro and guest introduction: Sarah Pidgeon
Early life, Interlochen arts camp, and Carnegie Mellon
Moving to NYC, first roles, and 'The Wilds'
Starring in 'Stereophonic' on Broadway and the Tonys
Auditioning for and landing the role in 'Love Story'
Researching Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and physical transformation
Dealing with paparazzi and working with Paul Mescal
Acting challenges, watching dailies, and public reaction
Emmy nomination, future projects, and turning 30
Outro and advertisements
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