Laura Dern Explains Why She 'Never Thought About' Changing Her Last Name to Avoid Nepotism Claims

“UnWrapped” Podcast: "I feel incredible pride about being the daughter of my parents." Laura Dern Explains Why She 'Never Thought About' Changing Her Last Name to Avoid Nepotism Claims Some people may find it hard to work alongside their parents, but actress and producer Laura Dern sure doesn't. In fact, according to the actress, it was a "dream beyond compare" to finally share a scene with her father Bruce Dern. In “Palm Royale,” now streaming on Apple TV+, Dern and her dad Bruce play on-screen daughter and father Linda Shaw and Skeet Rollins. And, appearing in the newest episode of the [“UnWrapped”]( podcast with her producing partner Jayme Lemons, Dern admitted there was some "hesitation" to asking him to join the show, but mostly just because she wasn't sure if he wanted to. [Click here](to read the full article. Additional episode highlights… - Dern says her friend Taylor Swift is a “real deal filmmaker” - Dern and Lemons define what feminism means to them - Dern and Lemons reveal which “Palm Royale” storyline had the crew in tears About "UnWrapped" [“UnWrapped”]( is a podcast produced by [WrapWomen](, dedicated to empowering the next generation of women in media and entertainment. Each episode “unwraps” topics from entertainment news and industry trends to career advice, Hollywood headlines and more. Special guests include industry leaders, actors, producers and studio execs. The aim of the series is to connect those looking for knowledge and access to those with the knowledge and access, providing the WrapWomen community tools to succeed in their personal and professional lives. You can listen to the full episode [TheWrap.com](, [Spotify](, [Apple Podcasts](, [Amazon Music](, TheWrap's [YouTube page]( or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen & enjoy wherever you get your podcasts! SUBSCRIBE NOW: [Apple]( | [Spotify]( | [Omny]( | [Amazon Music]( TheWrap 2260 S. Centinela Ave. Suite 150, Los Angeles, CA 90064 [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe](