Foster and Cesar sit down with actress and comedienne Amy Hill (Magnum P.I., All-American Girl, 50 First Dates) where she opens up about growing up mixed-race and "othered" in Seattle, finding her voice through Japanese theater and improv comedy, and becoming a single mom via adoption at 47. She traces her 200+ credit Hollywood career back to one rule: say yes first, figure out the rest later. This episode digs into identity, representation, and the quiet resilience it takes to build a creative life entirely on your own terms.

In this episode they explore: 

  • Why Amy refuses to drop an accent on command 
  • Inside her decision to adopt and become a single mom at 47
  • How "yes, and" became her entire life philosophy.

Amy Hill

If this episode spoke to you, you will love From Homeless to the Oscars: Dedrick Bonner on Resilience. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube.

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Executive Producer: Glenn Milley

Editor: Bessie Fong

Special Guest: Amy Hill

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