Jenny Slate on the Motherly Podcast

Jenny Slate on Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, new motherhood and the promise of change

Jenny Slate

“It's a relief, I think, to understand that shifts are constant and that it's kind of nice to remember that there will be pain and there will be some sadness.”

By Motherly July 14, 2022

In this episode, Liz speaks with comedian, actress, director, and writer, Jenny Slate about her new family film, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, which is now playing in theaters. Jenny explains why she didn’t want to shy away from themes like loneliness and loss in her film and they also talk about how new motherhood has changed her for the better.

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