Cheryl Hines: Stories From “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and Sticking by RFK on His Way to the White House

This podcast recap is from an extended interview with actress Cheryl Hines, focusing on her career trajectory and her life as the wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She recounts her early struggles and eventual success in Hollywood, detailing her move from Florida to Los Angeles, her time as an extra, and the difficulties she faced securing an agent before landing her breakthrough role in "Curb Your Enthusiasm." A significant portion of the interview addresses the predatory nature of Hollywood, including a disturbing encounter with director James Tobac, and the challenges she faced as her husband's controversial views, particularly concerning vaccines, strained her relationships and affected her acting career. Finally, Hines reflects on the immense personal and professional upheaval following her husband’s decision to run for president, the lack of Secret Service protection for him, and her surprising, positive impressions after meeting Donald Trump.