DeepSummary
The episode is a podcast featuring Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington from the TV show Grey's Anatomy, along with their first guest, actress Mandy Moore. They discuss Mandy's experiences working on Grey's Anatomy and the beginning of her hit show This Is Us, including the challenges of portraying her character at different ages. They also share stories about their personal lives, like dealing with heartbreak and being pregnant during the pandemic.
Mandy recounts the emotional experience of shooting her memorable guest role on Grey's Anatomy, where she played a character caught in a hospital shooting. She talks about the impact of that episode and her excitement at being asked onto such a beloved show that she was already a fan of. Jessica and Camilla also tease Mandy about her princess status from voicing Rapunzel in Tangled.
The three actresses bond over shared experiences in the entertainment industry, like auditioning, facing rejection, and the joys of working on long-running hit shows with close-knit casts. They give heartfelt advice to a listener struggling with a breakup, drawing from their own histories of love and loss. Throughout the conversation, their warm camaraderie shines through.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Mandy Moore shares behind-the-scenes stories from her memorable guest appearance on Grey's Anatomy playing a character in the iconic shooting episode.
- The conversation covers the early days of Mandy's hit show This Is Us, including challenges like portraying her character at different ages.
- The three actresses bond over shared experiences in the entertainment industry like auditioning, facing rejection, and the joys of TV show success.
- They provide thoughtful, personal advice for a listener seeking help moving on from a difficult breakup.
- The hosts discuss the unique challenges but also perks of balancing new motherhood with working on a TV series during the pandemic.
- Their warm camaraderie and humorous banter exemplify their real-life friendship beyond their Grey's Anatomy connections.
- They give a glimpse into handling the downsides of fame, like loss of privacy, while still appreciating the opportunities acting provides.
- The episode demonstrates the therapeutic value of opening up about life's struggles with supportive friends who can relate.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I mean, the fortunate part was I was. I got about a month off, which I know doesn't sound like it's not a lot of time, but the privilege of being able to bring your baby to work, I know, is. Yeah. It's truly a privilege that most. Most new parents. It's not even within the realm of possibility.“ by Mandy Moore
- “You can kick heartbreak in the butt. You can handle this like a boss.“ by Camilla Luddington
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Call It What It Is
iHeartPodcasts
6/10/24
It's a pod to remember as Camilla and Jessica fan girl over Mandy Moore. Find out the delicate details of when Shonda Rhimes pitched Mandy her role on Grey's!
Plus, Mandy recalls the beginning of This Is Us and what specific incident made her feel like an underperforming princess!
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