Angie Martinez IRL

Angie Martinez IRL

Yahya Abdul-Mateen On Why He Started Acting: "I Loved The Attention"

Sep 13, 2026 · 11m

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✨ AI Summary

Yahya Abdul-Mateen explains his initial motivation for acting.
He differentiates between why he started acting and why he loves it now.
The conversation touches on his current passion for the craft.

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen

American actor · 3 podcast appearances

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