A Conversation With Gina Gershon

About this episode

Gina Gershon discusses her unconventional Hollywood career, her memoir, and various industry challenges.

Actress Gina Gershon hadn't had what you'd call a traditional Hollywood career. So, it's no surprise that she's written a memoir with an in-your-face title. Alpha Pussy: How I Survived the Valley and Learned to Love My Boobs. Gershon says the alpha pussy part has something to do with the fact that she raises male cats. As a result of her roles in films like Bound and Showgirls, Gershon has become something of a gay icon. The actress has also impersonated Melania in sketches that appeared on Funny or Die . Now, Gershon is writing screenplays. We talk about breasts, ageism and stupid Hollywood executives. "Now What?' is produced with the help of Steve Zimmer, Lucy Little and Jackie Schwartz. Audio production is by Nick Ciavatta.

People in this episode

Host: Carole Zimmer

Guest: Gina Gershon

Topics covered

• Hollywood career
• memoir
• ageism
• gay icon
• screenwriting
• film roles

Keywords

• Gina Gershon
• memoir
• Hollywood
• ageism
• gay icon
• screenplays
• Bound
• Showgirls

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Funny or Die

Books & works: Alpha Pussy: How I Survived the Valley and Learned to Love My Boobs, Bound, Showgirls

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