Learning what movie stars are really like with Kate Rodger

In Episode 14 of When I Grow Up, Sienna and her dad, Ben, sit down with Entertainment Reporter Kate Rodger for an in-depth chat about her fascinating career. With years of experience under her belt, Kate has traveled the globe, interviewing some of the world’s biggest stars, including Tom Cruise, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Taylor Swift, Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, and countless others.

• Getting Starstruck: What’s it really like being in the same room as some of the most famous faces on the planet? Kate shares her stories about the nicest, most genuine celebrities she’s encountered and reveals which interviews left her feeling emotional—even to the point of tears.
• Behind the Scenes of Celebrity Interviews: Kate takes us behind the curtain of high-stakes celebrity junkets, explaining how they work and what it takes to deliver in such pressure-filled environments. She also reveals her strategies for preparing, staying calm, and overcoming nerves before stepping into the spotlight.
• A Night at the Oscars: Ever wondered what it’s like to work at Hollywood’s most glamorous event? Kate spills the details about her time covering the Oscars and how she managed to sneak her way into one of the industry's most exclusive nights.

This episode is packed with laughs, fascinating insights, and advice for anyone dreaming of a career in entertainment reporting or just curious about life in the spotlight. 

Also surprisingly Kate shares her surprising movie-related pet peeve and how Ben cheekily played a prank on her that unwittingly got under her skin!

About The Show:

Sienna Boyce is 14 years old and constantly tells her Dad, Ben Boyce, what she wants to be when she grows up – an actor, scientist, rugby player, singer, chef or politician. 

Each episode of ‘When I Grow Up’ aims to showcase inspirational females from around Aotearoa and shine a light on them, what it takes to do their job and learn about their story of how they got to where they are so that Sienna can help make up her mind.

This is a podcast to help the teenager in your life dream big.

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