When I saw the five-year-old, Liam, that's what broke me.

Yeah.

That's when the tears came.

Because I have a grandson, I couldn't imagine the fear that little kid was going through.

That blank stare of shock that he displayed, that's what broke me.

Hi, everyone. Welcome to the Best People podcast. This is a first. The best people are always iconic.

They're always brilliant. Sometimes they're really, really funny, but never before

have I brought to someone who is also one of my best friends. This week's guest is an icon in

her own right, nominated for every award that exists, Oscars, Emmys, you name it. She's made all sorts

of firsts, but she's also one of my dearest friends.

And that's hard as women in jobs like these.

I want you to hear from her.

As much of the time as we have together, I hope it's her voice, her wisdom, her laugh.

So without any further ado, this is the best people, and this is my dear friend, Rosie Perez.

Music This is the best people, and this is my dear friend, Rosie Perez. Hi.

Oh, guys.

Hi.

Hi.

Oh, my God.

Do you have to give you, like, a C note for that introduction?

I mean, I've never had anyone that knows me well enough to crack me open.

And I think because it makes me nervous, right?

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