Mykelti Williamson "Forrest Gump" Encore

Mykelti Williamson "Forrest Gump" Encore

From Still Here Hollywood by Steve Kmetko, Still Here Network

July 6, 2026 · 1h 4m · Episode 148

About this episode

Mykelti Williamson discusses his career and experiences in Hollywood, including his iconic role in Forrest Gump.

From Forrest Gump to The Last Rodeo, actor, director, and musician Michael Tyrone "T" Williamson sits down with Steve Kmetko on Still Here Hollywood for a raw, soulful conversation about the role that changed his life. In this episode, T shares the real story behind landing the role of Bubba Blue opposite Tom Hanks, how he improvised some of the film's most iconic lines, the surprising reason he's never eaten at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., and what it's really like working alongside Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Al Pacino, and Gary Sinise. He also opens up about his new Angel Studios film The Last Rodeo, his upcoming role in Dark Matter, his philosophy on faith, family, and staying true to yourself in Hollywood, and heartfelt stories about his daughters, his mother, and the journey from South Los Angeles to the big screen. 👍 Like, subscribe, and comment your favorite moment below! 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts and everywhere you get your podcasts. 💛 Support the show: patreon.com/StillHereHollywood #MichaelTWilliamson #ForrestGump #BubbaGump #TomHanks #StillHereHollywood #HollywoodInterview #TheLastRodeo #DenzelWashington YouTube Chapters 00:00 Intro: Bubba From Forrest Gump Joins…

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Host: Steve Kmetko

Guest: Mykelti Williamson

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Organizations: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

Books & works: Forrest Gump, The Last Rodeo, Dark Matter

Places: South Los Angeles

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