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WorkLife with Adam Grant · September 15, 2026 · 50:57

Bryce Dallas Howard on the realities of being handed a head start

Actor and director Bryce Dallas Howard joins Molly to discuss being a 'nepo baby' — the daughter of Ron Howard, she has both benefited from and struggled with the perception of unearned privilege. They explore why people are often blind to their own advantages, how shame can prevent honest conversations about privilege, and why sharing your edge with others transforms guilt into positive impact. Bryce shares how watching her dad on set shaped her own work ethic and why, even with a head start, you can't pick where you come from — but you can decide what to do with it.

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Canon

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Bryce Dallas Howard discusses the nepo baby label and how having a head start complicates feelings of success.

Highlights

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Blindness to Privilege
People are often blind to their own privilege because it's their normal, and admitting it feels shameful.
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Sharing Your Edge
Having privilege comes with a responsibility to share your unique advantages with others.
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You can't pick where you come from, but you can decide what to do with it.

Misc

✧Bryce Dallas Howard is the daughter of acclaimed director Ron Howard.
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