Get the latest gossip

Laraine Newman Recalls Moment Daughter Hannah Einbinder 'Tearfully Admitted' She Wanted to Be an Actor (Exclusive)


In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE, original 'Saturday Night Live' cast member Laraine Newman dished on her daughter Hannah Einbinder's acting chops on 'Hacks' and recalled how she tearfully admitted she wanted to become an actor.

In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE at The Groundling's 50th Anniversary Alumni Reunion on Oct. 19, the original Saturday Night Live cast member, 72, opened up about how she felt about her daughter's meteoric rise in comedy. "I am a genuine, proud mom," she smiled, before sharing the moment the Hacks star, 29, announced her decision to pursue acting. Though she admits her daughter was a bit "late in terms of how early a lot of people start," Newman noted how Einbinder had the chops to go far "right away."

Get the Android app

Or read this on People

Read more on:

Photo of Laraine Newman

Laraine Newman

Photo of Hannah

Hannah

Related news:

News photo

Love Is Blind's Hannah Says Weight Loss Is 'All Me' After Quitting Ozempic

News photo

Tom Selleck Shows Off New Look During Appearance With Wife Jillie Mack and Daughter Hannah [Photos]

News photo

'Love Is Blind' Recap: Hannah, Nick Split Over His Lack of 'Responsibilities'