“I grew up with a mom as a director and still didn't believe it could happen for me, because it was so hard for her.”

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The speaker says that seeing her mother work as a director made her aware of how difficult the path can be. That experience made her doubt her own chances, even though she was already close to that world. The quote suggests both admiration and hesitation shaped by what she witnessed at home.

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About Molly Gordon

American actress and filmmaker

Molly Gordon is an American actress and filmmaker, known for work in film and television. Her career began with supporting roles in studio comedies, and she later moved into independent comedy films. She appeared in Life of the Party and Good Boys, then in Booksmart, Shiva Baby, and Am I OK? Gordon also co-directed, co-wrote, and starred in Theater Camp, and co-wrote and starred in Oh, Hi!. On television, she played Claire Dunlap in The Bear and had recurring roles in Animal Kingdom and Ramy.

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