Actress Elizabeth Perkins continues to balance a prolific career with a grounded personal life, bringing decades of experience to a new wave of roles. She sat down with LifeMinute editor-in-chief Joann Butler to discuss her latest projects and the perspective she's gained throughout a career that's still going strong. Perkins stars in Netflix's Big Mistakes , a dark comedy from Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott, about siblings pulled into organized crime. She praised Levy's inclusive, collaborative style, calling the set environment both rare and inspiring--made even more special by finally working with her longtime friend, Laurie Metcalf. She's also set to appear in FX's Cry Wolf , from Sarah Treem, alongside Olivia Colman and Brie Larson, tackling the complexities of Child Protective Services. She also had a brief, but impactful appearance in The Housemaid , directed by Paul Feig, continuing a run of high-profile collaborations. With a career spanning film, television, and theater, Perkins has built an eclectic résumé. She earned multiple award nominations for her role on Weeds and won a Gracie Award for Sharp Objects . Her early breakout came in Big alongside Tom Hanks, with other notable performances in About Last Night with Demi Moore and Rob Lowe, Avalon , and a wide range of film and television projects that showcase her versatility. Off-screen, Perkins finds balance in a quieter life spent hiking, making collage art, and connecting with nature. This is a LifeMinute with Elizabeth Perkins.
