Show Notes
Dena’s away, so Alicia’s long-term Disney friend Nicole Gulasekharam is stepping in—and her audition stories deserve their own headlines 😂🎬
This week, we unpack Kelly Clarkson’s Pretty Woman shopping moment, Nicole’s unexpected path to starring alongside Asa Butterfield, Tom Welling’s Instagram mishap and Tobey Maguire officiating his ex-wife’s wedding. Because apparently being friends with your ex wasn’t enough?
There’s also the Shane Gillis gym controversy, some Dan Levy appreciation and our pop culture gold stars. Homework complete, dAlings 🎭💅
00:00 — Nicole’s stepping in for Dena
01:44 — Kelly Clarkson’s Pretty Woman moment
05:33 — Nicole, Asa Butterfield and Gnomes
07:28 — The audition that got her the role
09:29 — It was the director…
11:15 — Behind the scenes of Gnomes
12:06 — Your ex is the celebrant?!
14:58 — Tom Welling posted what?
17:49 — Shane Gillis, Dan Levy and the gym debate
26:03 — Gold stars and pop culture fails
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