Actor-writer Justine Lupe joins In Her Words by Women in Entertainment to unpack the craft that powers her scene-stealing turns—from Morgan in Netflix’s breakout comedy Nobody Wants This to Willa Ferreyra on HBO’s Succession and Astrid on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. A Juilliard graduate who debuted in Noah Baumbach’s Frances Ha, Lupe reveals:

• How auditioning for a “three-episode arc” on Succession turned into a series-regular ride to the Emmys

• Balancing sharp comedy (Nobody Wants This, Cristela, Younger) with prestige drama (Mr. Mercedes, Luckiest Girl Alive)—and why strong writing is her true North Star

• Recording Stephen King’s 600-page Holly audiobook and the vocal workout that took (“20 characters, nine-hour sessions!”)

• Navigating motherhood, morning call times, and self-care on set

• Candid advice for women in entertainment on thick skin, self-producing, and trusting early creative instincts
  

  
  

Whether you’re gunning for your first co-star or juggling multiple genres, Justine’s pragmatic—and funny—roadmap will fuel your next move.

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