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The actress could have been the next Barbara Walters, but acting won her over

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Marc Myers
Apr 19, 2026
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The ‘Miniature Wife’ star on how a third-base mishap led to the stage and why ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ was her big break. The actress, director and producer known for the film series “Pitch Perfect” and “The Hunger Games,” and TV’s “Modern Family” stars in the new Peacock series “The Miniature Wife.” [Photo above of Elizabeth Banks by Art Streiber/NBC …

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