Jenny Slate: Romance in Everything, Even Dinner

Actress Jenny Slate shared her perspective on romance, stating it extends to all facets of life, not solely intimate relationships. She explained her belief that "eroticism is in everything" and she actively seeks to find it in everyday experiences. Slate is currently at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival to promote "Carousel," a romantic drama in which she co-stars with Chris Pine.

In the film, Slate plays Rebecca, the high school girlfriend of Pine's character, Noah. She found it easy to connect with the intense moments required for the role, feeling more comfortable with such portrayals than with "too perfect" characters. Pine also spoke about the film, appreciating the opportunity to fall in love with Slate onscreen, praising her intelligence and wit.

Beyond her acting career, Slate has been focused on raising her daughter, Ida Lupine, and released her essay collection "Lifeform." She reflects on this period as a time of personal mastery. Slate's relationship with her husband, Ben Shattuck, also began at Sundance. They were first linked in January 2019, and Shattuck proposed later that year in France.