For starters, you’ve partnered with La Quinta by Wyndham for some helpful virtual mom meetups.
What can moms expect to hear during these meetups?
And especially under these circumstances, how to do it safely and how to take care of each other.
I’m excited to hear everything that you have to say.
Oh, I’m glad.
As a mom, I could use all those tips for sure.
You got to come, and tell all of your friends, and also, they’re free.
And honestly, it’s hard.
That doesn’t mean it’s not worth it.
It is worth it.
You feel stronger, you feel more confident, and you feel like it’s possible.
Do your kids ever come to set with you?
Pre-COVID, they used to come all the time, and now rules and regulations have made it different.
But yes, my son comes with me everywhere.
But my son is really, really good at traveling.
I love to travel.
And also just do things as a family.
[My 4-year-old son] Albee is like, no.
He’s very I tell him that I make pretend for a living.
[Makes robot noises] And I was like, “See?
You’re pretending to be a robot.
That’s similar to what mommy does for a living.”
That’s so cool.
Can you see either of them following in your footsteps?
Because your husband, Adam Shapiro, is an actor, too.
My husband is an actor also.
I wish it wasn’t the case, but I think so.
[Laughs] Of course, being an actor, don’t get me wrong.
I wouldn’t choose anything else.
But I feel like my son could lean into something.
He’s a very emotional, dramatic, sensitive child, so we shall see.
Yes, a lot.
Do you play them for your own kids at home?
[My son Albee] doesn’t care.
He doesn’t care.
I only want ‘Paw Patrol’ or Lightning McQueen," or anything that I’m not in.
Oh, my gosh!
That’s too funny, though.
What do you enjoy about voice acting versus going to a set?
So I love them both, but they definitely exercise different skill sets.
Which celebrity mom does she dream of having on Katie’s Crib?
I really want Chrissy Teigen, Michelle Obama.
I have not had who else has not … You know, it’s crazy.
People keep having babies, so now there’s all these moms.
I’m like, “Oh, my gosh.
But I’ve been so lucky.
I hadAlanis Morissetteon, and America Ferrera, andGabrielle Union, and I’ve had incredible, incredible moms.
I just hadTia Mowryon.
I’ve had amazing moms, and whenever you talk to a mom, you always learn something.
You always learn from someone else who’s experienced the journey.
Would Katie Lowes want to host her own daytime talk show?
You’ve also filled in a few times to host “Live with Kelly and Ryan.”
Yes, yes, yes.
Would you ever want to host your own talk show and take it to TV?
Oh, my gosh.
I would love to.
I would love to do all of those things.
This is not a practice life and everything.
There are lots of things I want to try.
I would love trying to be a host at some point.
I’ve wanted to do a sitcom my entire life, and I’m terrified.
I’ve never done a sitcom.
I’m so excited.
I’ve always wanted to do a rom-com.
I’ve always wanted to be the lead of a rom-com.
I’ve always wanted to play a pilot.
I’d like to try that.
[It’s] a curiosity.
It’s just worth it.
So you got to get to this virtual meetup.
You get to talk to so many different people between hosting your own podcast and co-hosting with Ryan Seacrest.
What question does no one ask you that you wish they would?
Because you’ve been on my side of it.
I know it’s kind of a tough question.
No, I’m thinking about it.
That’s a great question.
That’s a very good question, Kelsie!
I’m thinking, “What would I have want … What would I want to be asked?”
I don’t know.
“How many hours did you sleep last night?”
Not much, right?
No, I’m just kidding.
No, my God.
“Who do you want to be when you grow up?”
“Boxers or briefs?”
No, I’m kidding.
We can come back to it!
I’m going to put that out there.
I’m going to put that out there.
I really want to go to New Zealand.
I’ve heard it’s amazing.
Everyone I know that’s been there says it’s beautiful.
Really want to go there very badly.
What is working with her like?
It’s the best.
And it was an incredible place to work.
It was like utopia, Kelsie.
Do you have a favorite memory from working on “Scandal”?
I think one of my favorite Oh, my God.
… My son was screaming.
He was like 12 weeks old, and I had to breastfeed him.
And Debbie was like just I was literally feeding him.
There’s video of it I posted.
I hope my son is aware of how cool this is.
How did you find out that the series was ending in 2018?
It’s just a very different show.
And I think the politics in Washington had changed drastically, which affected the show.
And, of course, we were sad.
We were so sad.
We love each other so much.
What do you think your character Quinn would be up to today?
Well, she had a kid, Robin.
How did you prepare differently for the role of Rachel since she’s a real person?
So I was able to find a lot on Rachel.
But my character, yes, is based on a real person.
But I would say that it’s just more inspired by her.
You know what I mean?
Oh, my gosh.
It’s so different.
I’m very, very excited for you guys to see it.
Do you have any fun behind-the-scenes stories from set that you might share?
Oh, we have the best time.
It was so great.
All my scenes are withJulia Garnerand Laverne Cox, and it was just the best time.
Julia is so talented.
Oh, my goodness.
She’s so, so, so, so, so talented.
What was the hardest part about making a Christmas movie in July?
And you’re like, “Oh, my gosh.”
It was the best, most fun time.
I also had never done anything like that.
I’d never been the lead.
I’m in every single scene for, like, 130 pages.
I can do it.
I can do it.”
And then the next road trip you take to visit family, you’re going to be even stronger.
Lowes will be speaking at the event on November 3.
