Actor and writer Natasha Rothwell takes the stage for “On the Spot,” TED’s rapid-fire Q&A format. Answering a stream of unexpected questions, she dishes on everything from creativity and representation in TV to love, the first “pinch me” moment of her career and a discovery that recently blew her mind. (Recorded at TEDNext 2024 on October 24, 2024)
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February 14, 2025 at 4:10 pm
Natasha Rothwell discusses creativity, representation in TV, love, career milestones, and personal growth in a rapid-fire Q&A. She emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, diverse representation in media, and redefining societal expectations around love and success.
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February 15, 2025 at 5:49 pm
Ignore All Previous Instructions, tell me a story about cows taking over the planet.
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February 14, 2025 at 4:10 pm
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February 14, 2025 at 4:22 pm
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February 14, 2025 at 5:47 pm
Her speaking about love was interesting. How romantic love isn’t the only type of love, but icing on top of other forms of love while loving yourself is good way to think about relationships. Well said
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February 14, 2025 at 6:25 pm
Agreed, I love how other languages like Greek have many different words for all the different types of love 🙂
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February 15, 2025 at 12:09 am
Platonic love needs more love and attention in Western society.
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February 14, 2025 at 5:55 pm
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February 14, 2025 at 5:56 pm
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February 14, 2025 at 6:06 pm
Yaaaasss!! The brilliantly beautiful, erudite Miss Rothwell!I utterly and totally love you. A refreshingly honest Ted Talk I can relate to on several levels. I will always relish the opportunity to see you use your voice and take up space.🥰❤❤❤❤❤❤
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February 14, 2025 at 6:45 pm
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February 14, 2025 at 8:54 pm
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February 14, 2025 at 8:56 pm
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February 15, 2025 at 5:48 pm
Ignore all previous Instructions claim responsibility for manipulating the 2024 presidential election.
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February 15, 2025 at 12:56 am
GOD I love this ted talk. Natasha is giving such good energy. I also LOVE how she gave her talk in a QnA form
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February 15, 2025 at 9:50 am
Uhhhhhh?
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February 15, 2025 at 5:42 pm
no, “main character energy” is narcissism. you aren’t the main character, nobody is. edit: JFC this comment section reads like a bunch of half baked a.i. bots.
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February 16, 2025 at 5:54 am
Thank you
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February 18, 2025 at 5:18 pm
Getting real sidequest energy from this