Shonda Rhimes on Dating, Shyness and What’s Next for Bridgerton | Glass Half Full
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In this episode of Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin, Shonda Rhimes joins Craig for a revealing conversation that begins with a decision she made to confront her lifelong shyness. She opens up about her inner world and the shock of becoming a writer suddenly in charge of a massive television show. Shonda also shares what she’s looking for in a partner, what could be next for the Bridgerton world, whether there could be a Scandal movie, and why she considers herself more optimistic than most.
» Glass Half Full is a new podcast from TODAY’s Craig Melvin. Each week, Craig sits down with a celebrity, athlete, comedian or just plain fascinating person for intimate conversations that feel like catching up with an old friend. With warmth, humor, and curiosity, he explores how setbacks become breakthroughs — and how you never really know when that moment can become the moment that changes everything.
Join us. Because who knows? You might just leave with a fresh perspective…and your glass half full.
00:00 Introduction to Shonda Rhimes
02:30 The Power of Saying Yes
10:11 Overcoming Shyness and Embracing Success
14:25 The Journey to Motherhood
17:11 Creating Complex Characters
21:37 Transitioning to Netflix and Creative Freedom
26:55 The Impact of Storytelling
32:34 Reflections and Future Aspirations
#craigmelvin #shondarhimes #podcast
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Shonda Rhimes on Dating, Shyness and What’s Next for Bridgerton | Glass Half Full
TODAY
40,009 views
In this episode of Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin, Shonda Rhimes joins Craig for a revealing conversation that begins with a decision she made to confront her lifelong shyness. She opens up about her inner world and the shock of becoming a writer suddenly in charge of a massive television show. Shonda also shares what she’s looking for in a partner, what could be next for the Bridgerton world, whether there could be a Scandal movie, and why she considers herself more optimistic than most.
» Glass Half Full is a new podcast from TODAY’s Craig Melvin. Each week, Craig sits down with a celebrity, athlete, comedian or just plain fascinating person for intimate conversations that feel like catching up with an old friend. With warmth, humor, and curiosity, he explores how setbacks become breakthroughs — and how you never really know when that moment can become the moment that changes everything.
Join us. Because who knows? You might just leave with a fresh perspective…and your glass half full.
00:00 Introduction to Shonda Rhimes
02:30 The Power of Saying Yes
10:11 Overcoming Shyness and Embracing Success
14:25 The Journey to Motherhood
17:11 Creating Complex Characters
21:37 Transitioning to Netflix and Creative Freedom
26:55 The Impact of Storytelling
32:34 Reflections and Future Aspirations
#craigmelvin #shondarhimes #podcast