Kristen Bell Reflects on Success ofNobody Wants Thisand Why the Netflix Rom-Com Came at the ‘Right Time’ (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Kristen Bell and Adam Brody in ‘Nobody Wants This’ on Netflix.Photo:Hopper Stone/Netflix

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AsKristen Bellprepares to pull double duty as thehostand a nominee at the2025 SAG Awardson Feb. 23, the actress is looking back on why her Netflix rom-comNobody Wants Thiscame at “just the right time.”

She says “it felt awesome” for people to embrace the series.

“I couldn’t anticipate the level of love that was shown from fans who watched the series once, twice, three times,” Bell says. “I knew that it was special, but there are a ton of special shows that never get watched.”

Kristen Bell and Adam Brody in ‘Nobody Wants This’ on Netflix.Hopper Stone/Netflix

Bell then referenced the shows that kickstarted her and Brody’s careers.

“This hit a chord. Adam and I know that we have great chemistry on camera, so we were excited to deliver that nostalgia on camera, especially for people who watchedVeronica MarsandThe O.C.and have that be a fun element,” she explains. “And I think the reinvigoration of a very grounded yet modern rom-com, it was just the right time.”

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Kristen Bell in ‘Nobody Wants This’ on Netflix.Hopper Stone/Netflix

Bell jokingly admits she might need a “beta blocker” to take the pressure off of being nominated in addition to her SAG Awards hosting duties.

“I don’t think it’s healthy for my brain to care if I get a trophy,” she says. “But what’s sort of stunning and makes me take a step back is that there are so many women in that category that I find as my North Star and I love … so to be considered among them is incredibly flattering.”

“It’s also truly my worst nightmare to have to make a funny and engaging and poignant speech in front of people off the cuff,” Bell says. “So I would really honestly not [want to] win because that’s too nerve-wracking. There’s not a beta-blocker that would fix that problem for me.”

The 31st annual SAG Awards stream live on Netflix on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

source: people.com