Kristen Johnston on Reinvention, Sisterhood, and Comedy After 50

Emmy-winning actress Kristen Johnston joins us to talk about her new Netflix sitcom Leanne and why it feels so groundbreaking to see women over 50 at the center of comedy. In this wide-ranging conversation, Kristen shares how her real-life bond with co-star Leanne fuels the show’s sisterhood, why reinvention is such a powerful part of midlife, and how resilience and recovery have shaped her career. From her Third Rock from the Sun breakthrough to her cult-favorite role as Lexi Featherston on Sex and the City, Kristen reflects on the highs, the setbacks, and the freedom that comes with starting over.

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