Melanie Lynskey recalls the ‘shock’ of entering Hollywood and how she’s evolved
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Hi there! I’m Yvonne Villarreal, TV writer for The Times and co-host of “The Envelope” podcast.
On this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Melanie Lynskey, who has finally received a long-overdue Emmy nomination. Though she’s been a prolific actress and a fan favorite for decades, her standout role as Shauna in “Yellowjackets” is what has propelled her to a new kind of stardom, one she’s still getting used to.
“If I’m being completely honest, I’ve been very comfortable kind of being under the radar because there’s less of a fall...so it’s a bit scary to be exposed in a way that I haven’t been.”
— Melanie Lynskey
Melanie and I chatted about how this past year has helped her feel more empowered and less underestimated, how she arrived at a place of self-love after struggling with an eating disorder (propelled by negative comments from Hollywood), and why roles of women who take up a lot of space appeal to her.
Plus, listen on for a delightful story about a Nick Cave concert, the best Drew Barrymore impression we’ve ever heard, and a very special guest appearance.
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