What Matters with Elizabeth Perkins: Art, Authenticity & Self-Acceptance

“Fame has never been a motivator for me. Ever.” ~ Elizabeth Perkins

Actress Elizabeth Perkins has built a career bringing complex, unforgettable women to life - from her breakout role opposite Tom Hanks in Big to her Emmy-nominated turn on Weeds to her current role on the Netflix series Big Mistakes.

In this episode of What Matters with Liz, she reflects on her messiest and most memorable roles, the lessons she’s learned over four decades in Hollywood (including some from Elizabeth Tayor!) and how aging has strengthened her as an actress and a woman.

But this isn’t a conversation just about Hollywood. It’s about being human - the frustrating, three-years that led to being diagnosed with latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) and the importance of advocating for yourself, the burnout that led to moving to a farm and the joy found in nature, the grief of an empty nest and the freedom to pursue what makes you feel alive.

In this episode, Elizabeth shares:

• Why she’s drawn to characters with secrets, flaws, and hidden vulnerabilities
• How “faking it till you make it” helped launch her Hollywood career
• What she misses about Celia Hodes - and if she thinks a Weeds reboot will happen
• How a “fangirling” moment led to working with Dan Levy on Big Mistakes
• What she learned from Elizabeth Taylor
• What she’s learned about aging
• Why she’s grateful to Jean Smart
• What it was like working with Tom Hanks on Big
• Her new series Cry Wolf with Olivia Coleman - and their surprising bonds
• Her journey to being diagnosed with latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) and why women must advocate for their health
• Why she moved from Los Angeles to a farm
• How art, yoga, meditation and nature bring her peace
• How the lessons we learn about being likeable can keep us from being authentic
• Why fame and awards were never her motivation
• What she loves about true crime - especially Snapped
• The importance of working with people who lead with integrity and kindness
• Why self acceptance matters more to her now ever

She also opens up about the liberating realization that “nobody cares”—so you might as well be yourself.

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