In the search for radical honestly, Jena Malone is a true, multi-hyphenate artist: actor, musician, writer, dancer. Today she joins us to discuss her need to grow outside of acting (1:50), a relocation to Las Vegas that altered her trajectory, (4:23), creating control in chaos throughout childhood (6:42), the business challenges of being a child actor (16:58), juxtaposed with the agency it gave her (22:50). Then, before we go, Jena reflects on the work she’s most proud of to date, while honoring the younger self that supported her family (38:33).
Show-notes:
- Antebellum is now available to watch at home, on demand. Go here for more.
- Watch the trailer for the film .
- Listen to I’m Okay by The Shoe.
- Find all of The Shoe’s music here.
- Learn more about On Being with Krista Tippet through their site.
- The Neon Demon is available to watch on Amazon Prime.
- If you liked today’s talk with Jena, you may enjoy conversations with Janelle Monáe, Brit Marling, Hasan Minhaj, Jenny Slate, and Elizabeth Gilbert.
Illustrations by: Krishna Shenoi.
Music by: Dylan Peck
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