Pamela Adlon Explains Why 'Better Things' Has Affected People So Deeply

Pamela Adlon, creator, writer, director and star of "Better Things," says, “It was the exact right moment" for her FX show.

[@88infinitys]

It's special because it's real and Pamela is very good at being real. She's unpretentious and sharp and yet shows such a genuine softness for people. I never had a role model in life because I didn't see any one I wanted to be like. I'm 28 and I have picked Adlon as my first role model. I'm very grateful and I think she's funny and beautiful. I cannot even say enough how great she is.

[@ericargo9157]

Nailed it. She is an outstanding talent and beautiful human.

[@anhiirr]

i have such a big crush on her, her personality is my type...and her linage XD wow. Talk about blessed.

[@kristi8431]

My new obsession! Pamela is a creative genius! I only wish the show was longer and that there were more episodes in a season. I cant get enough!!!

[@delasanta1]

One of the BEST SERIES I’ve seen 👏❤️ well done and THANK YOU Pamela! Love you 😊

[@TheLoghouseTeacher]

Better Things has been my favorite sitcom since the first episode of the first season. Very sad it’s ended, but I’ll continue bingeing the series as long as it’s on Hulu. ✌️🤟

[@cynthianour6551]

The reason why this show is so awesome is because it is so very real, especially if you have raised kids!

[@laurieepstein453]

She's such a real human, and so cool. I could go on and on about how awesome she is.

[@dallastx7950]

This shoe is the best I've seen in a very long time! ! I'm in love with Pamela Adlon, I would chose her personality and beauty over the rest of the fake ladies in Hollywood.

[@danaquillman8262]

I came late to Pamela's show Better Things, now viewing it on HULU and I love the show and I love you Pamela Adlon! I was also late to the party with Louis C.K. but was so happy to discover him as well, viewing his stand up shows and just when I was about to watch his TV series on Hulu the MeToo disgrace happened and he was erased. I am so pissed off at that aspect of the movement, just destroying people and their lives and their careers. It is so vindictive and unforgiving, yuch! I'm also afraid that we will end up losing comedy and even our freedom speech! It also feels terrible that someone like Pamela had to distance herself from Louie, I imagine to some degree in order to save herself from the firestorm. Seeing her material and knowing about their close association it is hard to believe that she really wanted to do that. How sad. I hope it all blows over and one day Pamela and Louie finish that movie that is in a computer somewhere!

[@jangothemango7125]

Same! I thought the show looked weird when it first came out and im now watching it on hulu! Starting season 3 tonight!!

[@cc_celeste]

Love you Pamela 💖 I’m so obsessed with you and your work You’re such an awesome actress, writer, producer & voice-over, etc etc etc I wish nothing but success & happiness in your life!

[@wana053]

ahw..THIS Show! Real and my age, good music, gorgeous art and awesome lines of conversation!!

[@carriebizz]

I'm Australian and i am a mother and wife and i still can really relate to Better things, i love love lovvvvve this show! I want season 3 NOW

[@Melissa-ki6lv]

This is beyond RELATABLE. Love you so much , Pamela !! Thank you for working so hard

[@MsMadmax1]

Before even watching this, I know why Better Things affected people so deeply. It's not a made-up sitcom with a laugh track. This is based on the day-to-day stuff that every woman goes through as a wife, an ex-wife, a mother, an adult child, and as someone trying to earn a living. It's what I call "the draw of the little moments". We all have big things in our lives that we use to measure time-weddings, the birth of a child, birthdays, graduations, the death of a loved one. They're no doubt moments that don't happen every day, but they're fleeting. They don't really make our life. It's all the little moments in between--things like fighting with your siblings but then putting your arms around each other when something happens and hearing that it's going to be okay. It's all the terrible things we say to each other, and then the person you were fighting with making peppermint ice cream for you as a midnight snack. It's listening to your kids yammering on about how hard their lives are when you're too tired from trying to figure where your next job is coming from. It's having your kids tell you they hate you in one breath, then crying for their mother when a boyfriend dumps them. It's a million little moments that make up a life and that's what Better Things was about. It showed viewers that we all go through the same basic sh*t but even in slightly dysfunctional, one parent families we can be there for each other. People can relate to that not the "Leave it to Beaver" let's solve a crisis in 30 minutes kind of show.

[@TeddiiB176]

I love her so much. I know I'm late to the scene but I'm so glad I'm here better things is amazing

[@svenlaw]

Best show ever. The dance sequence is beautiful choreography without the usual porno stances. Beautiful!

[@macguyver220]

watch Christine and the Queens-Tilted -French version, they used the same choreography from the original band/song

[@Xaj33]

Just watched season 2 loved it and all the cast.Finale was brila the dance to tilted,i cant wait for season 3

[@archiedriver]

I could not wait for the next season to come out. I really love this show!

[@jangothemango7125]

The show hit a personal note for me Im the show pamela is a single mother raising 3 kids. In my life my dad raises me and my 2 brothers. And watching the show made me really open my eyes and see what kinda stress i put him through everyday. It made me realize that i was being unfair and helped me change as a person :) Plus the show is really good

[@sandybear61]

Incredible woman, incredible show! The best, really.

[@MsEverythingzen]

Absolutely love the show and Pamela Adlon!

[@xxSTTLxx]

LOVE PAMELA ? NO MORE TO SAY, she is so real and great

[@malikakaci55]

she is so talented i adore her, a genius like her is precious

[@debrauls357]

I love this show - her character is allowing her daughters to experience life in some amazing ways.

[@heartbrokem3665]

I REALLY LOVED THAT SHOW..AND IT HELPS THAT PAMELA ADLON IS SO GORGEOUS.{M.G}orig.TORONTO,CANADA

[@mariepanimdim4303]

I can’t say enough wonderful things about better things I stumbled upon it and binged watch like crazy season four episode six and seven hit home to my heart I adore love and respect Pamela all her cast I’m sure her crew had fun it makes me want to get back into the entertainment business because I retired six years ago from doing locations.

[@mariepanimdim4303]

Oh And I channel her when I’m in my kitchen and turn it up a couple notches I’m so proud of you Pamela the show is freaking amazing

[@OxionRipro]

this interview is just gold.

[@courtbishop5359]

She's the greatest. The g-d damn greatest.

[@bjlyon615]

The most authentic show I’ve seen.

[@fleaflicker1451]

What? Not true. It's currently (April 2020) on FX airs Thursdays!!

[@ClydeBlood]

23 dude and I love this show ha

[@John_May.]

ClydeBlood I'm 50 and I'm in love with it.

[@mikes7292]

This is a very cool show 👍👍🤘

[@randystreeter7208]

I absolutely love her and better things 💕

[@aliettesastre711]

I am SUPER LATE to this Party! I friend mentioned it on Friday and became "addicted" and binge every episode. There are too many great moments to mention all my favorites, but I know that with Pamela Adlon at the helm, I believe the future Seasons coming in 2020 will be equally as powerful, moving and funny without the brilliance of LC.K.

[@eiderjose]

Better Things it's an incredible tv show. It's brilliant. The characters are real and what happens to them too. I love Pamela so much. And this guy is so boring omg

[@ngonzale3]

Super dam cool!

[@zusiphesikayi2390]

I loved the show the first time I saw it.

[@Bluesky636]

She is funny, lovely, funny, creative

[@bribriboy]

I have Loved Her since GREASE 2. A long time.. :)

[@LanaMuckraker]

she's the GOAT!

[@SeeburgMusic]

What a horrible interviewer sitting there with a fuckin ipad. Pamela Adlon is so talented and down to earth, it's just absolutely incredible to watch her. I hate to have to see her sit there with that buffoon. She's just brilliant. By the way, what's up with all the wind blowing on the set? It's not like they're outside.

[@jeanninelewis4741]

And yes I love the Lori Anderson song... thank you

[@lukasznovak96]

i love you Pamela

[@davidhaley2503]

Pamela is beyond amazing in every way. And one of the sexiest ladies alive.

[@spellbound111]

David Haley. You ought to get out more.

[@jeanninelewis4741]

Ok then, you set me back lady!!!!

[@jenyeatsworld]

Bobby hill ♥️♥️

[@Mmmm2217]

Great Job Pamela Funny and Realistic Modern Brady Bunch Marriage Would Be Funny Frankie Hannah Alligood a Future Star Sign her up for Life. Love Phil and her role But You Sam Your A Real Mom and the Food. Thank You.

[@kateosf]

great job Pamela, when faced with a horrible interveee

[@senoritaaurora5123]

Spinelli!

[@guitmeister]

My favorite little Honey Bunny...

[@johnw8984]

This guy is a journalist and he throws the word "like" in every sentence, WTF? IS THAT ALL ABOUT.

[@ilovepineapple6393]

Ik I'm super late to your comment but as someone who isn't a journalist make your comment make sense

[@jeremiahjr69]

pam is good... he sucks!... like like like like like geez sounds like my kid doing an interview

[@a51mj12]

It's my dislike, and it's just for that reason XD looool super cute hashtag meme

[@liubahossain8109]

Ah I don't know. There's aspects of this show that I love but most of the time the majority of the characters are real whiny and spoilt. As a single mother myself I get what she's trying to potray specially the way your kids just blame you for everything but it can be so 'come on' get over it!! There is a bit of the white privileged spoilt brats about it. Maybe it's an American thing.

[@spellbound111]

Better Things has had rave reviews which describe it as comedy-drama. Where is the comedy? Has anyone watching this roared out with laughter, cracked their ribs in merriment or had tears of hilarity come to their eyes? The target audience for Better Things is those who have shitty lives and can relate to sad dysfunctional family life. The humour is flat and is on a par with soaps in which viewers tune in to get their weekly dose of misery. Maybe it is cathartic for the sadsacks who rave about Better Things, but it is tragedy masquerading as comedy.

[@mariastatham603]

Came upon this recently and love it.go for it its real 😃

[@mariastatham603]

Stop thinking too much🤨

[@carolschaefer2254]

Clean out your ears and flush your brain. You are missing out.

[@deannaweaver6754]

It is amazing show that is both funny and sad which reflects life itself.Its down to earth and unpretentious in a city and industry that is anything but....maybe you are the sad sack with no sense of humor because you have a shitty life and you are bitter and small.such an asshole.smfh.

[@JohnEdwardBerry]

Im a fan of her and Louis CK but Better things is just sanitized pappy crap.

[@mynocturnallife]

good thing nobody is making you watch it John. 🙄

[@bethlawrence9077]

Best show EVER