Rhea Seehorn, known for Better Call Saul and Pluribus, revealed on NPR that her first acting credit was as a tutorial sorceress in the 1997 Magic: The Gathering video game, a low-budget role that she still fondly remembers.
Research suggests that creativity in science can be learned and cultivated through diverse experiences, interdisciplinary exposure, and supportive environments, despite current systemic barriers that often hinder creative risk-taking among early-career scientists.
Margaret Cho revealed on The Kelly Mantle Show that Ellen DeGeneres was 'really weird' and 'not nice' to her during their early careers, describing awkward interactions from the 1980s and 2000s.
Before achieving fame as Don Draper on "Mad Men," Jon Hamm faced significant financial struggles, including owing months of back rent and dodging creditors. Despite early career challenges and living in a shoddy apartment, Hamm eventually found success, earning multiple Emmy nominations and a substantial salary. He has no interest in reprising his iconic role.
Actress Lana Parrilla, known for her roles in Once Upon a Time and Lost, revealed on the I've Never Said This Before podcast that she lived out of her car early in her career due to financial struggles. Despite her current success, the experience still terrifies her and motivates her to work hard and be creative in her career. Parrilla's latest project is the Netflix sci-fi movie Atlas, where she stars alongside Jennifer Lopez.