Women in Entertainment

Excited to kick off our Summer Stories series on In Her Words with the hilarious and inspiring Heather Hach! Heather Hach is an acclaimed screenwriter ( Freaky Friday and What to Expect When You’re Expecting ) and a Tony-nominated and Olivier Award-winning Broadway librettist ( Legally Blonde the Musical ). A graduate of the University of Colorado School of Journalism, Heather has enjoyed a divers...

Sarayu Blue is a talented stage, film, and television actress best known for her breakout role as Emet in the NBC comedy "I Feel Bad." She has also made memorable appearances in shows like "No Tomorrow," "Medical Police," and "The Shrink Next Door." Currently, Sarayu stars in the Prime Video limited series "Expats," alongside Nicole Kidman and dire...

Join us on this episode of 'In Her Words' as we dive into the creation of Hulu's 'We Were the Lucky Ones' with Showrunner and EP Erica Lipez and author Georgia Hunter. Previously, Erica Lipez was an Executive Producer on JULIA for HBO Max and THE MORNING SHOW for Apple. Georgia Hunter, author of the New York Times bestseller 'We Were the Lucky Ones' has served as co-exe...

This week on “In Her Words,” we sit down with Meredith Scardino, the Emmy-nominated co-creator, writer, and showrunner of the hit series “Girls5eva.” Meredith takes us through her remarkable journey from writing for “The Colbert Report” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” to creating “Girls5eva,” a show that celebrates second chances and the pursuit of dreams. We delve into the exciting third season o...

Aja Naomi King is an accomplished American actress known for her compelling performances in both television and film. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Michaela Pratt in the hit ABC legal drama series "How to Get Away with Murder," where she starred from 2014 to 2020. King has a robust educational background, holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of C...

Judith Light is an acclaimed actress known for her remarkable versatility and profound depth in various roles. In January, she received an Emmy award for her guest-starring role in the hilarious series POKER FACE , adding to her multiple Emmy wins. Currently, she stars in two standout television roles: as Courteney Cox’s mother in the horror-comedy series Shining Vale on Starz and in HBO Max’s Jul...

Sam Taylor-Johnson, born in London in 1967, is an acclaimed artist and filmmaker. She studied at Goldsmiths College and initially worked as a sculptor before transitioning to photography, film, and video in the early 1990s. As part of the Young British Artists movement, she exhibited alongside Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin, winning the Illy Café Prize at the Venice Biennale in 1997 and receiving a...

Based on Amy Chozick's memoir, The Girls on the Bus stars and is produced by Melissa Benoist, following a journalist on a drama-filled political campaign.  Melissa Benoist is an American actress and singer, best known for her first major role as Marley Rose on the Fox musical comedy drama Glee (2012–2014), in which she was a series regular during the fifth season.  She rose to widespread promi...

Join us for the last of our Dispatches from the 7th Annual Summit in Los Angeles! Our hope is to share the conversations of these executives and creative powerhouses with a broader audience. The talented trio behind The Morning Show, Mimi Leder, Lauren Neustadter and Kristin Hahn sit down with Erika Anderson to reflect on the evolution of The Morning Show over the seasons. In Her Words presents th...

Join us for another one of our Dispatches from the 7th Annual Summit in Los Angeles! The powerhouse women of Team Downey, Co-founder Susan Downey and President Amanda Burrell sit down with Linda Grasso to discuss their all-in approach to producing across mediums. From HBO's Perry Mason to Netflix's Sweet Tooth, they're orchestrating a whirlwind of projects, including their latest passi...

In Her Words is featuring dispatches from our 7th Annual Summit in Los Angeles that took place on February 28th. Our hope is to share the conversations of these executives and creative powerhouses with a broader audience.  Dive into the future of television with insights from Annie Balagot, Sera Tabb, Lauren Tempest and Rachel Kimbrough, moderated by Dana Block, as they discuss how creatives can a...

In Her Words is featuring dispatches from our 7th Annual Summit in Los Angeles that took place on February 28th. Our hope is to share the conversations of these executives and creative powerhouses with a broader audience. This week on #InHerWords we have STARZ’ #TakeTheLead Transparency Talk, from our Leadership and exclusive DEI sponsor for the summit. Their unwavering commitment to amplifying na...

In Her Words is featuring dispatches from our 7th Annual Summit in Los Angeles that took place on February 28th. Our hope is to share the conversations of these executives and creative powerhouses with a broader audience. Our first dispatch is from our opening fireside chat with actress Brittany Snow. From her iconic role in #PitchPerfect where she charmed audiences with her vocal prowess and come...

Tembi Locke is a writer, actor, producer and podcast host with a passion for connecting with her audience both on the page and on the screen. Tembi’s memoir, “From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home,” a NYT bestseller, was adapted as a limited series - From Scratch - for Netflix in partnership with Hello Sunshine. Serving as co-creator and executive producer, the adaptation  becam...

Join us for a landmark celebration on the 50th episode of In Her Words, as we spotlight the talented women behind the Make Her Mark Women’s Directing Program. Conceived by Ashley Williams, this initiative empowers aspiring female filmmakers by pairing them with established Hallmark directors for on-the-job mentorship. Crystal Lowe, the program's inaugural participant, embarks on a transformati...

Mika Abdalla, a talented actress hailing from Plano, Texas, is making waves in Hollywood with her diverse roles and magnetic performances. Audiences eagerly anticipate her upcoming appearance in Paramount's "SNACK SHACK," a hilarious coming-of-age comedy where she stars as a captivating lifeguard testing the bonds of friendship. Abdalla is best known for her lead roles in Hulu's...

Emelia Hartford is a powerhouse in both the entertainment and automotive realms. Born in San Bernardino, California, she grew up in Bloomington, Indiana, before making her mark in Los Angeles. As a versatile SAG-AFTRA actress, Emelia has starred in Sony's Gran Turismo (2023), alongside Orlando Bloom, and has featured in HBO Max and Netflix productions. Simultaneously, she's become a leadin...

Lee Broda is renowned as one of the industry's foremost female independent producers. With a career marked by both producing and acting, Lee's creative brilliance and unwavering dedication have earned her global acclaim. Founding LB Entertainment in 2015, she has propelled over fifty films to success, crafting impactful narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide. Under Lee's vis...

Dr. Yalda T. Uhls is a distinguished figure in the fields of media, psychology, and education. As the founder and executive director of the Center for Scholars & Storytellers (CSS) at UCLA, she leads pioneering efforts to bridge the gap between social science research and media creation, with a focus on enhancing the portrayal of adolescents in media. Dr. Uhls' multifaceted career has seen...

Lulu Wang is a multifaceted filmmaker whose journey from Beijing to Miami, Boston to Los Angeles, has shaped her unique storytelling perspective. With a background as a classically trained concert pianist, Wang discovered her passion for film as a means to merge her love for music with narrative. Her diverse experiences led her to explore documentary filmmaking, where she garnered recognition for...

Actress Krys Marshall is best known for her role as Danielle Poole, a NASA engineer on the Apple TV+ series "For All Mankind". Krys has received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Commander Poole, and along with her cast, was nominated for a Critic's Choice Award for Best Drama. In addition to her work on the series, Krys is also the creator, executive producer and host of her sho...

This week on In Her Words, we sit down for an intimate conversation with the incredible actress and voice over actress Alanna Ubach. Coming from a family of theater and cinema enthusiasts, Alanna began her acting journey at age 10 when she enrolled in Lee Strasberg Institute’s young people’s program after which she went on to work in theater and later attend USC film school for just a semester whe...

This week on In Her Words, we are joined by award-winning ballet dancer, choreographer, and actress, Tiler Peck! Join us as Tiler traces her beginnings at her mom’s dance studio, her broadway debut in #TheMusicMan at age 11 to being promoted to Principal Dancer with the New York City Ballet at the age of 20. Tiler’s ever-growing list of accolades within the creative community extends beyond the ba...

This week on In Her Words, we are sitting down with award-winning producer, writer and showrunner Krista Vernoff. Vernoff made her directorial debut in 2018, with an episode of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy. Vernoff completed a 6 year run as showrunner and executive producer of long-running hit series #GreysAnatomy and its spinoff “Station 19.” In addition to her successful run alongside #ShondaRhimes , Ve...

This week on In Her Words, we sit down with producer and writer Roma Roth. Roma Roth shares her non-linear path in the entertainment industry with her start being a Masters in Anthropology to finding success as the executive producer of two of the most binge-worthy shows on television: Virgin River and Sullivan's Crossing. Roma's journey reached new heights with her involvement in the crea...