Larry King Now Season 3 Episode 95
Larry King Now
Season 3

Ep 95. Ashley Judd

  • TV14
  • January 30, 2015
  • 1680 min

Ashley Judd, a renowned American actress, humanitarian and political activist, is the guest on this episode of Larry King Now season 3. Known for her powerful performances in movies like ‘Double Jeopardy’, ‘Ruby in Paradise’, and ‘High Crimes’, Judd discusses her life, career and most importantly, her philanthropic work on the show.

The episode begins with Judd talking about her childhood, growing up in Kentucky in a family of performers. She reveals that her passion for acting was sparked at a young age and was nurtured by her family. Judd admits that she had to work hard to achieve success in Hollywood, and even after achieving it, faced many obstacles. She is candid about discussing the difficulties she has faced as a woman in the industry and how she has used her voice to bring about change.

Moving onto her philanthropic work, Judd discusses her work with organizations such as the United Nations Population Fund and Population Services International, where she advocates for global health and human rights. Judd talks about her experience of traveling to different parts of the world to raise awareness for social issues like poverty, reproductive health and gender-based violence.

In the show, Judd also talks about her activism and political views. She discusses her support for Hillary Clinton during the 2016 US Presidential elections and condemns the political climate that fueled the election of Donald Trump. Judd also shares her views on the #MeToo movement and its impact on Hollywood.

King and Judd also discuss her book ‘All That Is Bitter and Sweet’, which is a memoir about her personal experiences of trauma, struggle, and growth. Judd talks about the inspiration behind the book and the catharsis that writing it brought her.

The conversation then moves towards lighter topics such as Judd’s favorite hobbies, books, and movies. Judd shares that she is an avid lover of nature and finds peace in spending time outdoors. She also talks about her favorite movies and books that have influenced her life and career.

Towards the end of the show, Judd talks about her future plans, both in terms of her acting career and her philanthropic work. She discusses her upcoming projects and her goals for the future.

Overall, the episode is an insightful and engaging conversation with Ashley Judd. Larry King’s effortless interviewing style and Judd’s honest and open answers make it a must-watch for any fan of the actress or anyone interested in social activism and humanitarian work.

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Description
  • First Aired
    January 30, 2015
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    1680 min
  • Language
    English