Tanya Mosley

The fictitious band.

Kind of like method acting, preparing rock school, preparing you for the real thing.

Was there anything about that experience in particular, because I think about the fact that you were nominated for an Academy Award for your performance, that you then took with you for the rest of your career?

Because what an experience to have that kind of was a lesson or a device or a thing that you took with you.

Oh, this is so interesting because, you know, you then went on to become, I don't think it's overstating to say, almost like the rom-com queen.

And you just played those roles really well.

But you've also said that that genre has been dumbed down in a way that you wish that it would be elevated back up to a place.

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This is Fresh Air.

You and your mother, Goldie Hawn, you're known for your exceptionally close relationship.

But what's it like building a career?

Was there ever any tension about building a career following your mother?

Like, did you ever have a moment of rebellion when you felt like maybe I want to be or do something else?

So... I just wonder how it is to reflect now you're an accomplished actor and a multitude of other things.

There's a generation that knows you

And they don't even know your mom or your dad.

And so for you to come up during this, you know, with this person who is so well known as your mother, you all also look just alike.