Comedy Actress Roundtable: Jenna Ortega, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Elle Fanning, Ayo Edebiri & More

Elle Fanning has been in Hollywood for so long and I’m so glad that she’s at a place now where she feels comfortable sharing the horrible experiences that she has had. Love her

Props to Ayo for saying she was “looking for a check.” I feel like so many people would look down on her for saying that because acting is looked at as an art instead of a job. But at the end of the day acting is her JOB. And what she said about if the pilot was to not be picked up, how was she going to return to the writers room, was so true. Because as we all know, writers don’t get paid enough.

So much admiration for Devery Jacobs for correcting Sheryl about the language used to talk about indigenous peoples. It took guts to call that out on someone older and on a big public platform, and she did it with kindness and in service to education.

More ACTRESS roundtables plz. Natasha sayin you dont have to live like this to Ayo is Everything.

the fact that jenna looked up to elle’s sister for years and years and now jenna and elle are doing incredible things together is so heartwarming

As a teenage indigenous girl, I could not admire Devery more. Reservation Dogs holds such a deep, important place in my heart not only because it is filmed in my hometown and recognizes the way I and many of my friends grew up, but because it's not often the reality of our culture is presented in such a large way. I think it's so inspiring to watch Devery and the rest of the cast shed light on not only my experiences but many, many other indigenous teens across the world. Because of Rez Dogs, it reminds me that I am not defined by where I came from and how I look.

Of course it's cool to have the new young celebs on these panels, but wow, do the older ones have amazing wisdom! Just hearing Sheryl and Natasha talk so honestly and with such gratitude is really inspiring.

Sheryl finally get her recognition she deserves

These conversations are so important. Shout out to Devery Jacobs for speaking up and correcting people. Such a huge fan of Sheryl lee Ralph, and her response is exactly why!!!

jenna talks really fast at the start almost as if she thinks she shouldn’t be taking up time, it’s nice to see the older actors like natasha speaking to and involving her

Glad Elle is finally getting the attention she so deserves.

I love Natasha for noticing that the moderator cut Sheryl off while she speaking and made sure she was able to regain the floor to finish her thought.

I feel like Elle Fanning is still underrated. Her performance in The Great is one of the best I've ever seen. That whole cast is amazing. I wish more people in my life would watch it!

I need Sheryl to be my life coach 😂 That woman was spitting gems

Nice to see Sheryl finally get her recognition she deserves

Truly one of the best roundtables I’ve seen thus far. It’s always an interesting watch when it’s the women’s roundtable because their issues and struggles are completely different from the men’s: Natasha’s account of how people find it shocking that she can do it all but would not bat an eye if it was a Harvey Keitel or how Jenna’s assertiveness could be misconstrued as problematic. But each of these women have such great wisdom and knowledge and self-awareness about the industry that is so inspiring and powerful to watch. And I love the addition of Indigenous American actress Devery Jacobs whose presence and knowledge is powerful in itself.

It’s so fascinating to observe the difference between actor roundtables and actress roundtables. Both are extremely respectful and intelligent but I can’t help but notice the pure joy that emits from a group of women who are there to share stories and passion for their craft. The random jokes that make the entire table erupt with laughter reminds me I’m grateful to be a woman. There’s something about women of all different backgrounds getting to praise each other while also receiving praise for their outstanding work that warms my heart. Women <3

Glad to see Elle Fanning here. I am really enjoying her work. The Great is a fantastic show.

Ayo kills me 😂 Anytime I watch any interview of hers I just think of how much I want her to be my friend

Natasha is so cool. The End. And notice how she searches out others opinions, and brings Jenna into the conversation. She is a great co-moderator her. Subtly helping the group dynamic. Is she single ? Not asking for a friend