Leslie Bibb is a talented and versatile actress who truly lights up the screen.

You've seen her in everything from Iron Man, where she played a sharp and determined reporter,

to Talladega Knights alongside some of comedy's biggest stars.

And of course, in the hit series, The White Lotus, where she gave one of her most layered

and emotional performances yet.

Now she's part of another star-studied cast and Apple TV's Palm Royale playing a glamorous

Palm Beach socialite.

Leslie got her first big break at just 16 when she won a modeling contest on the Oprah Winfrey show.

Since then, she's continued to work hard, take risks, and embrace each chapter as preparation for the next.

Offscreen, she shares her life with actor Sam Rockwell, and together they built a partnership that balances busy careers with a creative

life. I sat down with Leslie to talk about her career journey, the lesson she's learned from

decades in Hollywood, the importance of staying grounded, and of course, her standout role in the

White Lotus. I'm Jenna Bush-Hager. Welcome to my podcast, Open Book with Jenna.

Thank you. I'm Jenna Bush Hager. Welcome to my podcast. Open Book with Jenna. Leslie, you little queen. You have had such an incredible year.

What has it felt like to you?

Like just watching from the outside, I'm like, wow.

I mean, I have liked your work since I was 17 or 18 years old and you were in Ryan Murphy's first show popular.

Yeah.

But you have had this long, illustrious career, and this last year felt like something special.

Yeah, it felt like a bit of a bump or something.

I don't know.

I'm so grateful for this year, but then also the fearful side of me is like, oh, I don't want it to end.

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