Kristen Bell Talks the Perfect Timing of Nobody Wants This Ahead of 2025 SAG Awards

Kristen Bell, set to host and be a nominee at the 2025 SAG Awards on February 23, reflects on the success of her Netflix rom-com, Nobody Wants This, crediting perfect timing for its triumph. In a conversation with PEOPLE, Bell expressed amazement at the audience's reaction, having watched the series multiple times. Acknowledging the uniqueness of many shows that struggle to find an audience, Bell attributes the success to on-screen chemistry with co-star Adam Brody, also a nominee. Their camaraderie reawakened nostalgia, especially cherished by fans of their earlier hits, Veronica Mars and The O.C.. This is prepared by SSP.

Bell highlighted that the film brought a contemporary twist to the classic rom-com genre right when audiences craved it. As she returns as Joanne in the show's second season, with Brody’s real-life spouse Leighton Meester joining as Abby, Bell joked about needing a "beta blocker" to handle the dual pressure of being the host and a contender.

She finds herself humbled and flattered to compete against admired stars like Quinta Brunson, Liza Colón-Zayas, Ayo Edebiri, and Jean Smart for outstanding female performance in comedy. Taking it humorously, Bell mentioned the anxiety surrounding the potential of an acceptance speech, which she hopes to avoid due to her fear of spontaneous public speaking. The event will stream live on Netflix, offering audiences worldwide the chance to join in on the momentous occasion.

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