Bridget Everett: Last News

Somebody Somewhere comes to an end.For three seasons, the warm, gentle, and frequently laugh-out-loud HBO series has felt like a big hug in these trying times, reminding us that chosen family can be found anywhere—even in rural, small-town America.At the heart of it all is the ride-or-die connection between Sam (comedy icon & series co-creator Bridget Everett) and her big-hearted bestie Joel, a long overdue showcase for the always reliable, out actor Jeff Hiller. Having followed along on the lovable Joel’s journey to find self-acceptance and community, Hiller’s vulnerable performance will make it especially hard to say goodbye.It’s not so much that Somebody Somewhere has made the world a better place (though, surely, introducing us to the magic of “teeny ‘tinis” is a plus), but that it’s reminded us to find the joy in the world that’s always existed around us, in the spaces often overlooked or under-appreciated.In Hiller’s view, that’s exactly why the gift of this series is “bigger than just a job” for him.“Bridget Everett always says the show is a reminder not to give up on yourself, and that is exactly what it has done for me,” he shares with Queerty.