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cover of episode JUNE SQUIBB — on doing stunts in ‘Thelma’ and manifesting a romcom with Robert De Niro

JUNE SQUIBB — on doing stunts in ‘Thelma’ and manifesting a romcom with Robert De Niro

2025/1/21
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Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
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Jesse introduces June Squibb, highlighting her notable roles in 'Thelma' and 'Nebraska,' and discusses her unexpected rise to fame in her 80s.
  • June Squibb starred in 'Thelma' and was Oscar-nominated for 'Nebraska.'
  • She experienced a significant career breakthrough in her 80s.
  • June's career spans both stage and film, with her first leading role in film coming late in life.
  • Jesse met June during the award show rounds for 'Nebraska.'

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**‘**Thelma’ star June Squibb joins the show. Over grilled cheese, June tells me about exotic dancing for her audition for ‘Gypsy’ on Broadway, getting her first Oscar nomination in her eighties for ‘Nebraska,’ and how Beanie Feldstein helped her get her first leading role.  This episode was recorded at Zinc Cafe & Bar in West Hollywood, CA.

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