The Stories: “Being hot wasn’t a crime. I was always the master of my own destiny." “People would be so surprised about how nervous I am. I put myself out there in the roles that I play, but in real life, I can be nervous.” The Backstory: being discovered and modeling. Rapid Fire Role Call: Varsity Blues, Legally Blonde, Final Destination, A Lot Like Love, Obsessed. Wisdom Rains: “We are allowed to change. If something isn’t working, you can make a change”. On Landman: “I love the show and I love the cast and I love filming in Texas. I have been able to find a part of myself that was gone for a long time.” What else: Food, family, and what’s next. Obsixed: 6 of Ali Larter's lifestyle obsessions.

A WORD FROM THE HOST

These days, it's all eyes on Ali Larter, star of Taylor Sheridan's new hit series, Landman. When I learned that she'd be starring, I knew right away that she would be a cover feature for us. And I thought, what an incredible opportunity to sit down and talk to somebody with such a unique and rich perspective on TV and film, on Hollywood, on media, and it's so great to see her back. Of course, on the podcast, we talk a lot about life outside of work to hear how Ali has shaped this very well-rounded life filled with work and, of course, it was such a joy and such a treat.  She speaks so succinctly about her career and how she approaches her roles. And when we were on set in New York's Chelsea Hotel that model in her came out. She started, of course, as a model. And that was instantly evident as we started shooting that day. And not only that, she brought so much positive energy and so much fun to set. She's somebody who is really enjoying her life and we are all enjoying seeing her success. So here is Ali Larter in an in-depth discussion about all things acting, how she got her start, how she thinks about work, how she thinks about life, some of her favorite things, of course. We would not have a conversation without that. And one of my favorite parts of this discussion is when Ali says point blank that in the 90s it wasn’t a crime to be hot. You’ll hear a lot more about what that means ahead. Here is Ali Larter. 

                                        + tamara rappa