LZ hosts an episode of “You Are Beautiful” with actor Jason George, discussing why he’s uncomfortable with compliments and how he prefers focusing on work that puts something meaningful into the world. George answers Lauren’s mirror question by identifying first as a proud father, then they explore how he stays grounded in Hollywood through truth-telling family relationships, including a story from his rain-soaked wedding and the role of his brothers in keeping him humble. They discuss hate as fear rooted in lack of understanding, the importance of proximity to others, and Lauren shares his experience as a gay man and his father’s evolving views. George recounts pivoting from a pre-law path into acting, booking Sunset Beach via a large audition contest, and later joining Grey’s Anatomy without auditioning, crediting his ease and chemistry with Chandra Wilson. They reflect on why audiences connect with Ben Warren, share a Denzel Washington anecdote, and George advises actors to create their own work, find their voice, and avoid neediness in auditions, closing with his statement that he is beautiful because he cares about other people.Timestamp Menu: 00:26 Stay Ready Mindset01:34 Compliments and Purpose03:10 Beauty Beyond Looks04:52 Why This Podcast Exists05:53 Mirror Question Dad First07:07 Marriage and Staying Grounded10:27 Brothers Family and Loyalty14:29 Identity Proximity and Hate20:03 Finding Acting by Accident23:02 Sunset Beach Soap Bootcamp24:48 Idol as Publicity25:27 Sunset Beach Break26:46 Kismet Casting Day28:06 Union and LA Move29:31 Denzel Food Truck30:46 Grey's Without Audition34:26 Ben and Bailey Magic39:48 Desert Island Pick43:47 Advice for Actors47:56 Beautiful Because50:39 Fatherhood and Wrap

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