Laura Dern, with a career spanning over 50 years, recently fulfilled a long-standing dream by working alongside her father, Bruce Dern, in the new Apple TV+ series Palm Royale. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Laura expressed her excitement about the opportunity that finally materialized. The series is set in 1969 Palm Beach, Florida, depicting high society, with Laura playing the role of Linda Shaw and also serving as an executive producer. Bruce, a veteran actor with a career spanning seven decades, appears in the fourth episode as Linda's father, Skeet.
Laura shared that initially, she was hesitant to approach her father for the project, fearing she might be bothering him. However, the experience turned out to be one of the most memorable for both of them. The challenge of balancing the professional and personal dynamics while working with her father was something Laura found enriching.
Notably, Laura's mother, Diane Ladd, is also an actress, and the mother-daughter duo has collaborated on multiple projects in the past. Laura's acting journey began at the age of 7, inspired by her parents' work with legendary directors like Alfred Hitchcock and Martin Scorsese.
In a heartwarming moment, Laura made her acting debut as an extra in a scene that required her to eat an ice cream cone multiple times. This incident, as shared by Laura, sparked her interest in pursuing acting further. In 2010, Laura, Diane, and Bruce were honored with adjoining stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a unique recognition for a family in the entertainment industry.
