LZ hosts an episode of “You Are Beautiful” with actor Jason George, discussing why he’s uncomfortable with compliments and how he prefers focusing on work that puts something meaningful into the world. 

George answers Lauren’s mirror question by identifying first as a proud father, then they explore how he stays grounded in Hollywood through truth-telling family relationships, including a story from his rain-soaked wedding and the role of his brothers in keeping him humble. 

They discuss hate as fear rooted in lack of understanding, the importance of proximity to others, and Lauren shares his experience as a gay man and his father’s evolving views. George recounts pivoting from a pre-law path into acting, booking Sunset Beach via a large audition contest, and later joining Grey’s Anatomy without auditioning, crediting his ease and chemistry with Chandra Wilson. 

They reflect on why audiences connect with Ben Warren, share a Denzel Washington anecdote, and George advises actors to create their own work, find their voice, and avoid neediness in auditions, closing with his statement that he is beautiful because he cares about other people.

Timestamp Menu: 

• 00:26 Stay Ready Mindset
• 01:34 Compliments and Purpose
• 03:10 Beauty Beyond Looks
• 04:52 Why This Podcast Exists
• 05:53 Mirror Question Dad First
• 07:07 Marriage and Staying Grounded
• 10:27 Brothers Family and Loyalty
• 14:29 Identity Proximity and Hate
• 20:03 Finding Acting by Accident
• 23:02 Sunset Beach Soap Bootcamp
• 24:48 Idol as Publicity
• 25:27 Sunset Beach Break
• 26:46 Kismet Casting Day
• 28:06 Union and LA Move
• 29:31 Denzel Food Truck
• 30:46 Grey's Without Audition
• 34:26 Ben and Bailey Magic
• 39:48 Desert Island Pick
• 43:47 Advice for Actors
• 47:56 Beautiful Because
• 50:39 Fatherhood and Wrap
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