I’ve had a lot of people along the way going “Bridget, you’re better than you think you are. Because in real life, I just walk into a room and go, “Nobody wants me here, should I just leave?” I was actually so nervous to do Patti Cake$ that I tried everything I could to get out of it. When I was building my stage character, I was trying to make a confident person who could step into her body and her power and feel on the edge of being alive. You’ve done some really fabulous dramatic work in projects like Unbelievable and Patti Cake$, but Somebody Somewhere represents a big leap for people who know you better as a live performer. We took little pieces from different people and elements of my life and came up with Somebody Somewhere. I’m not a trained actor, so I could use a little help. It was a real challenge for me to find a concept that felt like a good fit since my stage life doesn’t really translate neatly into what might be considered a “narrative series.” But I really wanted to layer in a lot of thematic ideas that are actually important to me in my life. When I got the deal with HBO, we were talking about which writers would be a good fit and Carolyn suggested Paul and Hannah, who I’ve known for years.
She’s produced stuff like Game of Thrones and Chernobyl, so my show is a real lateral move for her. Talk me through the origin story of Somebody Somewhere and how it landed at HBO.Ĭarolyn Strauss is the best in the business and I just happen to know her. For a week, I felt like I was a part of something again. Also, Joe’s Pub has the best french fries in the world, and everyone was so warm and welcoming when I came back. I love singing and having that intimate connection to a crowd of people.
I am kinda like my character Sam in that way-without music, I feel a little lost. I’ve honestly been really depressed without it. Vogue : How has it felt to be onstage performing for sold-out crowds again?īridget Everett: I hate to be hyperbolic, but it was cathartic. Following a triumphant return to the Joe’s Pub stage after a two-year absence, Everett spoke to Vogue about bringing Somebody Somewhere to life. After years of stealing scenes as a foul-mouthed sidekick, the 49-year old performer finally has a star vehicle that takes full advantage of her talents. Somebody Somewhere is an especially welcome coming-out party for someone who’s been preparing as long as Everett has.
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