Far From the Tree

Actor Tony Goldwyn and his daughter, screenwriter Anna Musky-Goldwyn, chat with other parent–child duos working in the same industry to explore what it’s really like being in the family business—the good, the bad, and everything in between.

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Jerry and Katie Zucker Oct 28, 2025

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Legendary filmmaker Jerry Zucker and his daughter Katie Zucker join to talk about the lasting impact of Jerry’s film Ghost—both personally and professionally—and how Katie has built on her dad’s creative approach on iconic movies such as Airplane and The Naked Gun in her own career as a development executive.

Jeff and Zoe Perry Oct 21, 2025

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Tony and Anna sit down with Tony's Scandal co-star Jeff Perry and his daughter, Young Sheldon star Zoe Perry to talk about the deep artistic bond they share that began in the Chicago theater scene and has flourished ever since.

Christopher and Rosie McDonald Oct 14, 2025

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Actors Christopher and Rosie McDonald share the highs and lows of life as artists, the lessons they’ve drawn from each other’s careers, and the joy of collaborating on projects—most recently on the set of Happy Gilmore 2.

Loudon Wainwright III and Rufus Wainwright Oct 07, 2025

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What was it like as a kid to have your dad write a hit song called ‘Rufus is a Tit Man'? Or to listen to your son singing to thousands of people about an awful fight you once had? We get to the heart of the unique and loving relationship between this extraordinary father/son duo in this week's episode with Loudon Wainwright III and Rufus Wainwright.

Peter, James and Kathryn Gallagher Sep 30, 2025

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Tony and Anna are joined by lifelong friends actor Peter, director James, and actress/musician Kathryn Gallagher to chat about growing up in creative households and how the Gallaghers navigated life in the spotlight after Peter became America’s favorite dad on The O.C.

Bill and Charlotte Lawrence Sep 23, 2025

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Bill Lawrence is the creative force behind hit shows like Scrubs, Ted Lasso, and Shrinking—and his daughter Charlotte has been making waves in the music world. Now, after working together in Bill’s latest series, Bad Monkey, the two open up about what makes their infectious relationship so special.

Jane Fonda and Troy Garity Sep 16, 2025

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Jane Fonda and her son, actor Troy Garity join to explore the intersection of arts and politics, the ways their activism has shaped their creative work, and how Jane’s Hollywood upbringing influenced her approach to parenting.

Tony Goldwyn and Anna Musky-Goldwyn Sep 09, 2025

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In the inaugural episode of Far From the Tree, actor and director Tony Goldwyn and his daughter, writer and producer Anna Musky-Goldwyn, turn the microphones on each other. They reflect on when they first knew they wanted to be artists, the role of imagination in childhood, and what “legacy” means to them as a family and as creatives.

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