The Talk Season 9 Episode 97 Gina Rodriguez, Arielle Kebbel
- February 9, 2018
Gina Rodriguez, star of hit TV series "Jane the Virgin," and Arielle Kebbel, star of "Midnight, Texas," join the ladies for an exciting episode of The Talk. The discussion begins with Rodriguez sharing her latest projects, including the upcoming film "Someone Great" and a new series that she is producing. The group then delves into the important topic of Latina representation in Hollywood and how Rodriguez is making strides to increase diversity in the industry.
Next, Kebbel opens up about the recent loss of her sister and how she is using her platform to raise awareness for mental health issues. The ladies discuss the importance of self-care and the need to seek help when dealing with mental health struggles.
As the conversation shifts, the hosts take a closer look at the recent college admissions scandal involving actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin. The group shares their opinions on the situation and how it shines a light on the pressure parents place on their children to succeed.
Later in the episode, the ladies are joined by singer and songwriter LP for a performance of her hit song "Shaken." The audience is left in awe of LP's powerful vocals and energy.
As the show comes to a close, the hosts play a game of "Pick Your Poison" with Rodriguez and Kebbel, where they are asked to choose between difficult options in various scenarios. The segment ends with lots of laughs and the promise of more exciting guests and discussions to come on The Talk.