Victoria Pedretti: I Felt So Insecure on Broadway But Now I’m Owning Who I Am

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In this episode, Elisa and Lily reconnect with actress Victoria Pedretti who previously sat down with them for an episode of “What’s Underneath.” Victoria—star of Netflix’s “The Haunting of Hill House,” “The Haunting of Bly Manor” and “You”—has recently been making waves on Broadway in “An Enemy of the People.” She dives into her experience of facing an audience on stage where—unlike in the TV world—you don’t receive constant validation, and discusses both the vulnerability and the sense of sturdiness she’s had to draw upon within herself.

Returning to theater has reignited Victoria’s ferocious passion for her work—she views acting as a powerful role, with her duty to tell the audience the story as best she can. There’s no space for her to be blasé or insecure, and she’s simultaneously quit weed to help her be even more present to life. Victoria has been advocating for her dreams while refusing to fall into the trappings of fame—in fact, she was at her most miserable when her life appeared the most glamorous—and her commitment to storytelling above all is what drives her forward.

🎧Check out the extended podcast episode, where we also unpack some key takeaways from Victoria’s interview, wherever you get your podcasts!

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Hosts: Lily Mandelbaum & Elisa Goodkind
Producers: Sarah Albonesi and Matthew Jones
Editor: Adaeze Elechi
Casting: Celeste Ollivier
Director of Photography: Kalyn Jacobs
Camera Operator: Nina Fletcher

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0:00 Introduction
01:08 Perfection & Control
02:32 Meet our guest: Victoria Pedretti
04:20 Learning and Growing From Change
06:34 What Does Victoria's Style Say About Her
08:31 Transitioning to Theater and Overcoming Fears
18:47 Surrendering on Stage and In Life
22:20 Learning to Express Feelings Honestly
25:57 Why Victoria Acts
29:24 The Idea of Fame vs Reality
33:51 Living Your Dream & Authenticity
38:11 Outfit to Represent a New Self
39:40 What is Self Acceptance and Self Love?
44:47 Learning to Advocate for Yourself
45:44 Owning Your Passions and Emotions
49:08 Parallels Between Life and Acting