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Hey, everyone. It's Sophia.

Welcome to Work in Progress.

Welcome back to this week's work in progress, friends.

I am sitting down with someone I love to watch and that I love to act with.

This week's guest is none other than the iconic Kelly Giddish.

She has spent over a decade inhabiting one of television's most complex and quietly evolving characters on Law and Order SVU.

Kelly brings a depth and grit and vulnerability and kindness to Amanda Rawlins in ways that have resonated so far beyond the screen.

And off screen, I've been lucky enough to spend some wonderful time with her.

And let me tell you something, there is nobody cooler to grab a burger and a beer with than Miss

Kelly Goodish. Her journey has been shaped by her early ambition in the South and the grind of

New York theater and moments of uncertainty that tested her resolve. And in this conversation,

I was just so inspired to hear about the turning points that have defined her path

and who she's found in herself in the quiet moments. Kelly has really mastered the art of giving work her all, stepping away

to take really considered time for herself and then diving right back in with her full heart.

Let's figure out how she's figured that out. Let's dive in with Kelly Giddish.

Well, gosh, hi, my dear.

It's so nice to have you here today.

Nice to be here.

I've just missed you.

I can't believe how long it's been.

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