Jenny Slate's Rollercoaster: Comedy, Bats, and Haunted Homes Revealed!

Jenny Slate's life is like an "emotional multimedia experience."

Her comedy special, "Seasoned Professional," delves into topics like childbirth, therapy, and her marriage.

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Slate started in improv at Columbia University and ventured into stand-up in her early 20s.

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The birth of her daughter in 2021 changed her perspective and priorities.

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Despite changes, Slate maintains her original personality and a close connection with her husband.

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Slate co-wrote and starred in the Oscar-nominated animated film "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On."

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In her comedy, Slate discusses her feelings and aims to turn her sensitivity into empathy.

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Childhood memories include living with bats due to a hole in the roof.

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Slate grew up in a house her family believed was haunted, with intriguing paranormal encounters.

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She reflects on the challenges and shame surrounding her divorce and her unique interactions with her 3-year-old daughter.

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