Fresh Air

Amanda Peet

April 15, 2026·44 min·3-min readinterviewarts
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Amanda Peet reflects on her career, aging in Hollywood, mental health, and the profound personal journey of being diagnosed with breast cancer while both of her divorced parents were dying in hospice—experiences she channels into her nuanced performances and writing.


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Amanda Peet

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Amanda PeetTerry GrossMatthew ShearDavid BenioffDiane KeatonRoxy Rothafel

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My Season of Ativanby Amanda Peet

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CelebrityMental HealthMoviesParentingPop CultureSelf ImprovementTv Shows

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