Not your average Jewish mother: Lisa Edelstein on Hollywood, identity, and ‘Long Story Short'

Actress Lisa Edelstein, known for roles in "House" and "The Kominsky Method," discusses her Jewish identity, career, and new animated series "Long Story Short." Growing up Conservative and kosher, she initially distanced herself from her Jewish roots but reconnected through her husband's journey, establishing a "hip-hop Shabbat" tradition for their sons. Edelstein recounts experiencing antisemitism in her New Jersey hometown and the challenge of overcoming the "Jewish American Princess" stereotype in her early career, even considering changing her name. She ultimately embraced her heritage, stating, "you have to find a way to carry yourself with you, despite what people might think." Edelstein also shares how her mother and grandmother influenced her portrayal of Naomi, the matriarch in "Long Story Short," a character she describes as a "feisty, witty woman" who subverts the "cloying Jewish mom" stereotype.