Shannon Elizabeth: The American Pie Star on Starting Over & Getting Her Power Back
6/1/202646 min
Shannon Elizabeth was the it girl of the early 2000s... American Pie, Scary Movie, Love Actually, That 70s Show. What we didn't know was how much Shannon was carrying underneath all of it. In this personal and unfiltered episode, Tamsen sits down with her cousin Shannon Elizabeth, for the first time with a microphone between them. They grew up together at their grandmother's house. They went through their divorces around the same time. They have been each other's people through all of it. And this conversation goes places neither of them planned. Shannon gets honest about what it was actually like being swept up in the entertainment machine at 25 and moving so fast through the biggest moments of her career that she barely lived any of them. Now in her 50s, she talks about the announcement that got everyone talking, joining OnlyFans, and the real reason she is doing it now after years of watching creator culture build around her and staying on the sidelines. She wasn't in a good place for a long time and she didn't want to fake it. Now she is and she is ready to be seen. You'll hear:
- What it was actually like being Nadia from American Pie and the parts of that chapter Shannon almost doesn't remember
- Why she built walls so high that even the people who loved her couldn't get through them and what finally made her put them down
- How going through divorce at the same time brought Tamsen and Shannon closer than they had ever been
- Why she is finally ready to share her real life publicly after years of saying no to creator culture
- What her 50s feel like compared to every decade that came before
- Why losing her dad changed how she understands community and family This one feels like sitting on a couch with two old friends finally saying the things they have been meaning to say. Because that is exactly what it is. Shop the products Shannon mentioned here Learn more about Shannon’s foundation Check out Shannon’s charity poker event If you liked this conversation, check this out: Jamie Lynn Sigler: How to Forgive Yourself and Rewrite Your Story Stay connected with Tamsen: Get Tamsen's newsletter filled with free tools to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, How To Menopause Free Resources from Tamsen Watch all the episodes on YouTube Follow Tamsen on Instagram The Tamsen Show on Instagram Follow Tamsen on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Kachava: Code TAMSEN for 15% off your order https://www.kachava.com Currentbody: Code TAMSENCB for 10% off https://go.shopmy.us/p-54389490 Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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