21st-century American actresses

What if your entire trajectory started at 11 months old, and the world never stopped watching. DEAN: I'm Dean, feeling particularly inquisitive today: let's cut to the chase. DEAN: Hayden Panettiere was an American actress and singer with a career…

How did Zendaya move from Disney Channel favorite to a two-time Emmy winner and bona fide fashion icon? Stay with me. OLIVIA: Hi, I’m Olivia Chen, and I’m feeling genuinely inspired by today’s subject. OLIVIA: Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, known…

Here's something to chew on: how did a 9-year-old in a video relay service ad become a significant figure in blockbuster cinema? DEAN: I'm Dean, and I'm in a reflective mood today. DEAN: Let's start with this: Kaylee Hottle was…

Did you know Emmy Rossum almost missed her life-changing audition for The Phantom of the Opera because of a family engagement, and still ended up auditioning in full costume at Andrew Lloyd Webber's home. Timing, as they say, makes a…

What do Les Misérables and the UN have in common? Hint: it’s all about Anne Hathaway. EMMA: Hey, I’m Emma, and I am feeling particularly fascinated today. Give me a cup of tea and a stack of red carpets, because…

What do a Disney hero and a horror villain have in common? In the early 2000s they shared the same voice and the same kid behind the curtain, Daveigh Chase. DEAN: I’m Dean Bark, and yes, I’m feeling a bit…

What if the longest-running character in American primetime drama has a story as compelling off-screen as on? Let’s explore Mariska Hargitay. GARRETT: Hey, it’s Garrett, feeling curious and ready to dive into today’s topic. LEAH: And I’m Leah, excited to…

Alright brainiacs, buckle up, ’cause it’s about to get funky; I’m Hugo the Honey Badger, buzzed and ready, paws on the mic, and my tail is waggin’ with wow. HUGO: Ever wondered who could arm wrestle a bear and win;…

Let's begin with the foundations. Welcome to Another Lecture. Today we consider Gina Joy Carano: an athlete who helped normalize women’s MMA on major broadcasts, an action performer crossing from Soderbergh to Star Wars, and a public figure at the…

Did you know Chelsea Handler’s entire comedy career basically started because a DUI class laughed at her story when she was twenty one? Talk about alchemy: turning chaos into content. EMMA: Alright, let’s get into it. It’s Emma: I’m in…