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Alfre Woodard — on aging with intention and trusting her own timing
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‘The Last Frontier’ star Alfre Woodard joins the show. Over oysters, we talk about her extraordinary career—from her early days in Tulsa to the groundbreaking roles that made her one of the most respected actors of her generation. Alfre reflects on working with icons like Robert Altman and Maya Angelou, the confidence she carried into Hollywood, and why she’s never once waited for permission to be herself. We also talk about ‘The Last Frontier,’ her gripping new Apple TV+ series and she shares how they shot epic scenes. This episode was recorded at Saltie Girl in West Hollywood, California.
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