Emmy Rossum on making Furious and Surviving an FBI Boot Camp

Acclaimed actress, director, and producer Emmy Rossum joins Maria Sharapova for a candid conversation on building a 30-year career on her own terms.

From getting her start in the Metropolitan Opera Children's Chorus to holding her own alongside legends like Sean Penn at age 16, to spending nine transformative years on the hit show Shameless where she famously advocated for equal pay, Emmy has continually pushed the boundaries of her craft. Now, she is taking on more creative control as an executive producer and star of the hit thriller Furious on Hulu.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 – Intro: The Athlete's Mindset in Acting

2:15 – Growing Up on Shameless: Navigating Nine Years and Developing a Front-Row Seat to Production

8:00 – The Ballsy Move: Fighting for Equal Pay and Overcoming the Stigma Around Asking for Your Worth

12:20 – Behind the Scenes of Furious: Finding Dark Catharsis and Developing a Character with Grit

16:30 – Wearing Two Hats: How Emmy Balances Executive Producing and Acting on Set

19:20 – Sticking to Your Lane? Why Emmy Ignored the Doubters and Launched Her Production Company

21:40 – Quantico Boot Camp: Physical Training, Weapons Handling, and Learning How to Be an FBI Agent