Tonya Mosley

Janet Jackson.

How could I forget Janet Jackson?

Let's take a short break.

If you're just joining us, my guest is actor and producer Tessa Thompson.

She stars in the new Netflix murder mystery limited series His and Hers.

We'll continue our conversation after a short break.

This is Fresh Air.

This is Fresh Air.

Today I'm talking to Tessa Thompson.

She's been nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance in the film adaptation of Hedda and stars in the new Netflix limited series His and Hers.

I want to ask you about your parents and in particular your father, Mark Anthony Thompson.

He's a musician.

And I have so many questions I want to ask you about growing up with children.

With parents who were artists, but in particular, your father, he was always photographing you, always filming you.

What do you remember?

Take me there.

What do you remember about being on the other side of his camera?

That's so powerful because I just, it makes me think about your ability to clearly see the people you want to work with and how you want to work with them.

And if those foundational experiences with your father were pretty foundational in you understanding how it feels and what you need from

From the people that you work with.