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Amanda Peet describes Hollywood as 'smoke and mirrors' with an underlying lack of substance and a pervasive sense of desperation and competition.

What is the biggest misconception about stars in Hollywood, according to Amanda Peet?

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Peet found the storyline cathartic, allowing her to channel her own menopausal frustrations and rage into acting out as her character.

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Amanda Peet: Hollywood is 'smoke and mirrors'

30 Mar

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Summary

Peet describes Hollywood as 'smoke and mirrors' with 'no there there'.
She highlights the desperation and competitive mindset among actors.
Peet discusses her character's menopause storyline as cathartic.

Amanda Peet has offered a stark perspective on the entertainment industry, describing Hollywood as "smoke and mirrors" with a fundamental lack of substance.

She elaborated on the intense competition and underlying desperation, suggesting that the perceived perfection of celebrity lives is a manufactured illusion. Peet shared that aging in the youth-focused industry presents significant challenges, although she has found more peace with it as she has gotten older.

Peet is currently starring in the second season of "Your Friends & Neighbors" on Apple TV. She noted that season two delves deeper into complex character dynamics, including secrets and ongoing tensions between her character, Mel, and Jon Hamm's character, Coop.