We’ve all watchedMaude Apatow’sseason-definingperformance in HBO’s “Euphoria.
“We’ve all seen Willow Smith’schart-topping music careerfind a life beyondher family’s seemingly unending tabloid drama.
Is fame for the sake of fame enough to sustain a career?
Not according toGolden Globe winnerKatey Sagal.
Her mother, Sara Zwilling, was a writer.
Her father, Boris Sagal, was anEmmy-nominated TV directorwho helped her land her first role.
She never knew a time that wasn’t about show business.
The security of health insurance was just the first step.
“Once you get in the door … then you’re on your own,” she said.
“It doesn’t matter what your name is.
It doesn’t matter who your parents are.
It doesn’t matter.
Your talent has to stand on its own or it’s just not going to happen.”
Even the most privileged of Hollywood actors can totally blow it if they don’t have the chops.
In fact, the entertainment industry is so difficult that Sagal wouldn’t recommend it.
You’re not good enough.
It’s too hard.
Go find something else,'” she said.
Luckily, it looks her kids inherited her talent, even if they didn’t inherit her last name.
“In my case, my two older kids are very talented.
They barely tell people that I’m involved with them, and they get jobs on their own.”
