Close Up with the Hollywood Reporter Season 4 Episode 2 Comedy Actresses

"Close Up with the Hollywood Reporter" season 4 episode 2 features a panel of six of Hollywood's top comedic actresses – Tiffany Haddish ("The Last O.G."), Regina Hall ("Black Monday"), Jane Fonda ("Grace and Frankie"), Natasha Lyonne ("Russian Doll"), Maya Rudolph ("Forever"), and Alex Borstein ("The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"). These talented women gather together for a roundtable discussion about their experiences and challenges as female comedians in the industry, as well as the future of comedy in the wake of the #MeToo movement. The actresses open up about their personal journeys in comedy, including facing sexism and being typecast in certain roles. They also discuss the responsibility they have to use their platform to promote diversity and tackle societal issues through humor. Throughout the episode, the actresses share their insights on navigating the entertainment industry and offer advice for aspiring comedians. The result is a candid and insightful discussion that sheds light on the unique challenges of being a woman in comedy, and what it takes to make it in today's industry.