“I think it’s important to appreciate where I am. Life is long but really fast. My priority is to be present in everything I do, to be deliberate with the choices I make, and to find fun wherever possible.”
-Amanda Seyfried, episode 212 of Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso
From Mean Girls to Mamma Mia! to First Reformed, Amanda Seyfried has repeatedly displayed her versatility as a performer. Today, we return to one of our favorite conversations with the illustrious actor.
At the top, we discuss her Oscar-nominated portrayal of 1920s and ’30s screen star Marion Davies in David Fincher’s Mank (6:53), her early years working in the industry (13:13), and the joy of making Mean Girls (15:26). Then, she reflects on the parallels between 1930s Hollywood and today (36:08), how she found her footing (41:51), and where she’d like to go in the years ahead (45:32).
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Show-notes:
- See Amanda’s latest work in Long Bright River and Seven Veils.
- Watch more of her work in Mank, Mean Girls, Mamma Mia!, and The Dropout.
- Follow Amanda on Instagram.
- For more talks, hear our conversations with Tom Hanks, Mikey Madison, and Joaquin Phoenix.
- Order your Talk Easy mug in cream and navy or our vinyl record with Fran Lebowitz.
Illustrations by Krishna Shenoi.
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