Olivia Munn Says Alec Baldwin Blocked 30 Rock Role
Olivia Munn Says Alec Baldwin Blocked 30 Rock RoleChhavi PuriTue, April 7, 2026 at 10:22 AM UTC
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Olivia Munn recently opened up about a “30 Rock” role she didn’t get, revealing that Alec Baldwin thought she was too young to play his love interest. The “Your Friends & Neighbors” star appeared on an episode of The Hollywood Reporter podcast, where she discussed her journey as an actor, her experiences in the industry, and lessons she has learned along the way.
Alec Baldwin thought Olivia Munn was too young to play his love interest
Olivia Munn recently revealed that Alec Baldwin thought she was too young to play his love interest in “30 Rock.” The actor shared insights about her career on a recent episode of The Hollywood Reporter podcast, “I’m Having an Episode.”
She explained that she had auditioned for the popular American sitcom fully prepared. While she booked the job, questions arose about how young she would appear opposite Baldwin.
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When asked about when she gained confidence in auditions, Munn said it was during her “30 Rock” auditions that she truly started to understand the process. Reflecting on the experience, she shared: “So going into [the 30 Rock] audition, I felt really good about everything. I dressed for the part, which I’d never really done before. I signed in and walked outside near the soundstages. Normally, I’d want to be right there. I’d want them to see me. I just had this confidence like, ‘They’ll come find me.’”
When asked why she wasn’t seen on the series, Munn explained that although she got the job, the “Beetlejuice” actor felt she was too young to play his love interest. She added, “These people, iconic people — Tina Fey, Robert Carlock, Grace Wu at NBC casting — they all thought I was good enough to have gotten the offer. That’s what I needed. Whether or not I got the job didn’t affect my confidence.”
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