From Waiheke to Hollywood with Zoë Bell
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 dreamsThis 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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When I Grow Up
Like most teenagers, Sienna Boyce is still figuring out what she wants to be - an actor, scientist, rugby player, singer, chef… maybe even a TikTok star. So, she’s teamed up with her Dad, Ben Boyce, to chat with incredible women from New Zealand and around the world who’ve built inspiring careers.
Each episode dives into their journeys - from humble beginnings to big achievements - and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. The goal? To give Sienna (and young people everywhere) the confidence to dream big and discover what’s possible.
And the best part? It proves that even the most successful people didn’t have it all figured out when they were young either!
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