In this episode of When I Grow Up, Sienna and her Dad Ben chat with one of New Zealand’s most fearless exports - Hollywood stuntwoman, actor, and director Zoë Bell.
From growing up on Waiheke Island to the bright lights of LA, Zoë’s story is just like a movie. She’s doubled for some of the biggest stars and pulled off jaw-dropping stunts in Kill Bill, Thor, Catwoman, and Iron Man 3 - all while working with legends like Quentin Tarantino, Lucy Lawless, Brad Pitt, and Leonardo DiCaprio.
But behind all the action is a down-to-earth Kiwi who’s worked hard, taken risks, and kept getting back up - even after breaking her back!This conversation covers:
- Growing up in New Zealand and discovering her adventurous streak early
- Landing her first stunt job in a totally unexpected way
- Making the leap from Xena: Warrior Princess to Hollywood
- Being Uma Thurman’s stunt double in Kill Bill and how working with Quentin Tarantino changed her life
- Facing her fears on her most dangerous stunts and bouncing back from serious injuries
- The viral lockdown fight video that brought female actors together
- An embarrassing moment while directing Brad Pitt
- What she’d tell her teenage self - and advice for young girls chasing big dreams
This episode is packed with laughs and wild stories as Zoë proves that with courage and a bit of Kiwi grit, you can literally leap into your dreams.
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