The acclaimed actress, musician, and cultural icon shares outrageous, heartfelt, and hard-won stories from her life on and off screen, from the San Fernando Valley to Hollywood and beyond.

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Gina Gershon has never followed the rules. From her beginnings as a wayward Valley girl in the heart of California’s adult-film capital to her rise as one of Hollywood’s most fearless and magnetic performers, she has made a career and a life out of defying expectations.

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Known for unforgettable roles in Bound, Showgirls, Face/Off, and The Insider, Gershon has built a singular path in film, television, theatre, and music. Along the way, she’s collected a treasure trove of wild stories and encounters with legends like Prince, Bob Dylan, Robert Altman, and Bob Fosse that reveal a sharp wit, a survivor’s instinct, and an unwavering sense of self.

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Join How To Academy for an evening of laughter, reflection, and unapologetic storytelling as Gina Gershon pulls back the curtain on the absurdities of fame, the chaos of Hollywood, and the lessons learned from the missteps, strange encounters, and unexpected mentors that shaped her journey.

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Gina Gershon will sign copies of AlphaPussy: How I Survived the Valley and Learned to Love My Boobs following the event.

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Parking is limited, please plan ahead.

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