Rashida Jones: podcast appearances and interviews

Rashida Leah Jones, born on February 25, 1976, is an American actress and filmmaker. She has appeared in various television series including portraying Louisa Fenn on Boston Public, Karen Filippelli on The Office, Ann Perkins on Parks and Recreation, and the titular role in Angie Tribeca. Her work in television has earned her several accolades including a Grammy Award, a Golden Globe Award nomination, and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. In 2025, she was recognized as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. Jones has also been active in film, with roles in movies such as I Love You, Man, The Social Network, Our Idiot Brother, The Muppets, Celeste and Jesse Forever which she co-wrote, and Tag. She contributed to the story of Toy Story 4. Additionally, she has worked as a producer on the documentary Hot Girls Wanted and its series Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On, directing the first episode of the latter. Her 2018 documentary Quincy about her father, Quincy Jones, debuted on Netflix and won the Grammy Award for Best Music Film in 2019. Her recent work includes her role in the Black Mirror episode 'Common People' in 2025, which earned her a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.