In today’s interview, we sit down with actress Kristin Carey, whose decades-long career spans a range of genres from stage musicals to TV dramas such as “Diagnosis Murder” with Dick Van Dyke, to comedies such as “Hall Pass” (2011) with Owen Wilson, and the 2022 docudrama “The Greatest Beer Run Ever” with Zac Efron.
“I was kicked out of nursery school for dancing on the tables,” Kristin laughs, tracing her love for acting back to childhood in Santa Rosa and her USC film school days.
She discusses the challenges of staying relevant in a constantly evolving industry, the importance of resilience, and how she found strength in reinvention.
“Acting is not just about talent; it’s about persistence and knowing who you are. … Some days I’m the flavor they want, some days I’m not.”
Kristin opens up about the pressures of Hollywood, finding confidence, and a surprising reunion with a long-lost sister—plus behind-the-scenes tales and karaoke with the Farrelly brothers.
Watch this episode for an inspiring look at a character actress thriving through passion, grit, and a little improvisation.
