Post MCM Q&A Part 1 - Shadowheart Actor & her Performance Director Girlfriend from Baldur's Gate III

Jen and Aliona talk about their experience working on Baldur's Gate III, their relationship and more
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[@Laurite_ttv]

Hey! There are some timestamps below 3:51 It's important to have the tough conversations 4:08 Reflecting on MCM pt. 1 5:38 Kelly, you tried so hard and got so far, but in the end... 5:50 Shoutout to Finnlay the mod 7:30 Reflecting on MCM pt. 2 8:49 Technical issues start here skip to the next timestamp for more MCM talk 11:39 Reflecting on MCM pt. 3 14:00 Technical issues resume skip to the next timestamp for more MCM talk 15:57 Reflecting on MCM pt. 4 16:50 Fan-mail 18:45 The status of the truce between the Gaycorns and Lae's Baes 20:38 Shoutout to Grace 21:18 Lady Shar, doo-doo, doo-doo, doo-doo 21:48 They are individual humans 22:37 Aliona and Jen joint cameo 25:00 Standardized testing with ADHD (Raise your American hands if you were victimized by AP tests and/or the SAT/ACT) 26:23 Taking a trip down memory lane 27:10 Jen does know flags! 28:17 East Virginia (If you told me one week ago that a conversation about the origins of the song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" would lead to this moment on stream, I don't think I would have believed you. But here we are.) 31:55 Reflecting on MCM pt. 5 36:45 Figure out what you want signed on photos before you reach the front of the line 40:56 Corn on pizza (There will be two things I'll be known for in this life 1. timestamps 2. starting the corn on pizza fiasco. For the second, I would like to formally apologize.) 42:02 Aliona's autographs 43:45 Jennifer Jennifer English 46:10 Genevieve Anglais 48:50 Meeting Ashley Greene (I am going to watch this moment any time I embarrass myself in the future) 52:06 Shoutout to the quiet Goblins? 53:15 Tagging Aliona in fanart tweets 54:35 Meeting the Critical Role cast 56:17 Sharty Party Discord! (This Discord has EVERYTHING: BG3 talk, movie nights, fan art, dnd groups, memes, tech talk, corn on pizza, awards for Grass Toucher of the Week, the entire state of East Virginia, and FANTASTIC MODS. The things the Discord does NOT have: Jen and Aliona. So if you're looking to try and talk to them, this is not the Discord for you. But if you're looking for lots of nice people to chat with and looking to share your love for all things BG3 and beyond, welcome to the community! I'm in the Discord so feel free to say "Hi!" if you want to, I promise not to bite.) 58:05 Justice For Kelly 58:30 Q&A begins 58:48 What's your current earworm? 1:01:31 What fictional character was your gay awakening? 1:03:52 Were there any aspects of characters or the story you found especially interesting and would have liked to explore further as performers/directors? 1:06:58 Jeliona or Alifer? 1:07:36 Have you watched any LGBT vampire movies? 1:07:55 Aliona gets scared easily 1:08:43 What was your favorite scene to work on? 1:09:05 What was the most grueling aspect of working on Baldur's Gate 3? 1:11:19 What are your favorite desserts? 1:12:12 How many 5 year-olds do you think you could take out before they overwhelmed you? 1:15:05 Do you hope to work on more projects collaboratively in a similar capacity to the roles you held in BG3 (VA/performance directing)? 1:16:09 Any genres y'all want to get into professionally? 1:17:05 Are you going to narrate more audiobooks? 1:17:20 What do you do to decompress? 1:17:50 Has Jen watched the remaining Twilight movies? Shar's Blessings!

[@JenandAliona]

LMFAO 21:48 They are individual humans 22:37 Aliona and Jen joint cameo

[@kyuuzoryuusuke]

@@JenandAliona You are joint individuals.

[@tungsten18384]

18:20 Absolutely surreal seeing my art in your possession. Thank you for showing it off, the Twitch live chat was super nice. ❤️

[@nina9565]

Love you guys even more, seeing good people randomly support trans rights means the world.

[@nina9565]

Lol, I'm brazilian, surprised that was the first flag. But Jen does know flags, it just takes a while to load.

[@duckducklarry]

The look on Aliona's face when the stuttering stopped, that look of pure relief that you're no longer making someone unhappy, is such a familiar feeling to me that I should probably bring this up in therapy too.

[@Mario53415]

This feels so weird to put to words, but I've been going thru a pretty bad rough spot and watching you two the last few weeks has really warmed my heart. The positivity that absolutely radiates from you two is so comforting to me. Thank you

[@chaoticzari]

Sending this to my friends so we can watch together and talk about how adorable you both are.

[@sorakairi118]

Omg we missed you both so much, we loved seeing MCM tidbits😄🎉❤

[@dbmeboy]

Thank you both for your wonderful engagement with the community. But please take care of yourselves and take breaks when you need to at Cons! We’d all rather you were happy and healthy 😁

[@ambera1965]

For some reason they calm my anxiety. Its like kindred spirits thing. Insomnia got me good so I just throw on their vids and its like hanging out with friends.

[@Acrylescent]

So I might be reading into things too deep, but I share your thoughts. They are very obviously themselves. I feel like so often I have to constantly assess others because a lot of people are putting on an act. Understandably too, but it can be exhausting trying to read people and it’s soooo nice when you get what you see and unashamedly so. They are wonderful and talented people that have no qualms with just being honest and themselves.

[@TheMarcHicks]

The whole Moon Motes scene really broke my heart so much, as did a certain scene with Karlach in Wyrm's Rock Fortress 😭(IYKYK).

[@joshuahebert7972]

I love when you two harmonize Ummm. Its totes adorbs.

[@oxide_fx]

MCM (aka Queue-con LOL) was surreal!! And also incredibly overwhelming! Haven't recovered yet from con flu or the aching feet! Was so glad to catch the Saturday panel! I went as (default) Dark Urge and met a bunch of other awesome cosplayers in the queue, so Default Durge got to sit next to 2 Tavs, custom durge, Karlach, Shadowheart Tara, Gale and Orin !! Also the BG3 fan/cosplay meet was so much fun! Taking silly photos together, geeking tf out and getting to chat to some of the writers/devs/testers was phenomenal!

[@Sigurn27]

Love Jen being initially horrified at the "how many five year olds" question, while Aliona is straight into analysing what exactly the scenario might entail (loved the callback to wanting to kick them with the snowsuits btw!), then totally sucking Jen into the wildness until you're both fully invested in figuring this out! Such a stupid question that somehow manages to showcase how well you both fit together.

[@KowakianMonkey-Lizard]

from now on im gona introduce my wife by her job title to people, Hey all this is my Project manager Wife xD

[@duivenmelker]

Hey just FYI in case one of you reads this but the twitch links on your KZbin profile haven't been updated yet. Enjoying all of your streams, looking forward for more.

[@JenandAliona]

thanks for spotting that! appreciate it, its changed now :)

[@morphing_erebus]

Loved catching the BG3 panel in MCM, it was quite chaotic, no wonder it took you a while to get back to normal. Please remember to take proper breaks, it's easy to get carried away in the whirlwind. 🙂

[@strigoi_guhlqueen8355]

This was wounderfull. You two are just awsome and I hope you do more of this in the future. 😊❤️

[@enormhi]

I've missed these two goofballs!

[@jeffreydenenberg7101]

i was doing my engineering hw while listening to the shadowheart playlist but i guess that can wait

[@Jules_Diplopia]

You two are just so so lovely. Aliona I can understand how upset you were getting when the video was shaky. It shouldn't be, and you so much want everyone to have a good experience. The pair of you still look a bit tired. Look after yourselves, get some rest.

[@travismarshallsigno433]

I miss Jen's glasses. Glasses girl represent

[@4321imsocool]

Thanks for uploading this here. I can’t always make the stream. Cheers

[@beckettschmekett]

man, i love these guys so much

[@librarian971]

This was great! Thanks for providing a window into your lives and how voice acting works!

[@TheMarcHicks]

Its so great to have you guys back, streaming this week 🙂. I saw the video of the cast Q&A just yesterday, which I assumed took place at Comicon, & it was so amazing to see so much amazing acting talent together in one spot. That said, the exclusion of Corrina the Cultural Icon did seem like a major oversight to me 😉.

[@JenandAliona]

I KNOW RIGHT, AN OUTRAGE. I was sat on front row as well, yet no recognition. the shame

[@napstablook3935]

omfg the Ashley Greene history heeeeeelp

[@k3d981]

I wish Shadowheart laughed like this😂😂 5:45

[@c.karnstein3299]

Bro said 🗣💨💨💨

[@x13710]

This is so wholesome! So lovely seeing you two having a chaotic, but super cute stream!

[@Mystra]

I LOVE YOU BOTH and this channel is so cool, always good vibes ❤❤

[@Jeorin]

I really appreciate Jen's shirt. Trans rights! Also, love the 'fuck it' necklace.

[@WaterNinjaProductions]

Glad you guys enjoyed MCM!! :D (And that you've (mostly) recovered from it, lmao) It was so cool to see you both - and meet/get an autograph from Jen - while I was there! I'd apologise for being one of the many who had no idea what quote to get autographed once they got to the front of the line, but it *did* lead to a great 'neurodivergent mind sync' moment where Jen suggested the exact same quote I'd just thought of myself, so... IDK if I can regret it THAT much xD :3 (Also, your idea of having a 'menu' that can be passed down the line so people can choose the prints they want ahead of time is legit genius and I'm honestly surprised I've never seen it at a con before)

[@CleverRiley9]

lol wait does Jen's necklace say "Fuck it"? if so i love it

[@myskia-chiro]

omg my parents are on the tube again!

[@Aussie27Legend]

1:00:15 Yep it was really good Jen! Swell stream as always!

[@Deiwos0]

It's adorable how tuned in to Jen's ADHD chaos that Aliona is. Wish everyone could have a partner that's so in sync.

[@marvinp90]

Hi!! I love both your works and these streams! I recently discovered Jennifer’s audiobook performances and listen to Frostblood while on a road trip. Any chance you plan on doing more audiobooks in the future?

[@JenandAliona]

she answers this in part 2 (the answer is no, sorry!)

[@marvinp90]

@@JenandAliona Dang! Oh well at least we still have video games and your adorable streams. Plus I haven't finished the Frosstblood trilogy yet. Also random aside I recently discovered Mizora'a VA has done a BUNCH of audiobooks including Enola Homes. (I always look up if VAs do audiobooks when I discover ones I really like) Either way I look forward to part 2 and what ever your next projects are!

[@Proamjoe]

41:00 I’ve never tried sweet corn on pizza, but I’m open to the idea.

[@Sigurn27]

I suck at flags too Jen! And I don't even know the countries, so you've got a leg up on me still! Don't let Aliona bully you 😉😂

[@sweet_misfortune]

Dark was amazing!! I love the soundtrack and Agnes Obel ❣️

[@thulgrimcazicson399]

This is cool..........it feels like we are along the ride for your success. =)

[@Annamariet014]

BLUE FROM FOSTERS HOME OF IMAGINARY FRIENDS IM CRYUINNG

[@sturmgold]

Don't worry Jen, the only flag you need to know is a red one 😊❤ and of course this here 🏳️‍🌈 Sending both of you much love!

[@amethystmacleish2768]

Let the right one in is a fabulous film.. the book omg… that was extra

[@punishedcrow]

#JUSTICEFORKELLY !!!

[@gracethedreadwaffle]

She just wanted to eat her chicken 😞

[@travismarshallsigno433]

Kelly doesn't get paid enough for the chaos

[@ChadWells-k5e]

I just beat bg3, and so you know - shadowheart (or heart as I like to call her, because we were so in love) lived happily ever after with my super pretty female character. Hope your gf isn’t the jealous type. We even had a 4some with some drow.

[@johnhodgdon2434]

Fun one.

[@Raphtyr]

My fictional Queer awakening was Noah Hathaway as Atreyu in The Neverending Story. At the time I justified it to myself as he was very pretty and feminine so it was like he was a girl. Looking back now at some of the photoshoots he did were definitely on the creepy side for a young actor.

[@TheMarcHicks]

I think you're both VERY cool 😊

[@TheMarcHicks]

Any chance you guys will be coming to any events in Australia? I would pay a lot of money to get to meet the BG3 cast in person 🙂.

[@Aussie27Legend]

australia road trip!

[@blueame-onna8517]

Haha, don't worry Jen, I didn't know the last flag either. XD I really like that you guys are always so bubbly and all over the place. I can get like that a lot too, especially when I'm really happy or excited about something. Yet it happens not often, that it is met with the same energy and I think other people are kinda overwhelm by that sometimes. I probably don't have ADHD (dyslexia though) but watching you guys kinda makes me feel seen in a way, so thank you for being you. Btw. the term neurospicy is great!

[@marcgw496]

I think when it comes to the flags Jen has probably got half the people in my country of ‘murica beat

[@xombiemike]

Discord link is on Twitch if you're looking for it

[@mineola_]

Where? I feel so dumb, but I can't find it.

[@xombiemike]

@@mineola_ no problem. I'll help. Check the about section of their twitch

[@xombiemike]

Their twitch is jenandaliona, not what is linked here on their KZbin

[@JenandAliona]

thanks for the reminder, will add it in the description now too!

[@mineola_]

@@xombiemike I found it. Thanks!!

[@gaara_of_the_desert1118]

Don't feel too bad most of us in the U.S.A couldn't name anything but the American flag.

[@ashleyr616]

I love the trans rights shirt thank you for the representation

[@LyssusX]

The embarrassing stories had me dying of laughter and secondhand embarrassment

[@TheNaznine]

She knows more about flags then I ever will..

[@smallcanofworms]

Jenevieve Anglais 💀 46:04

[@Aneatea]

Jen - what your reaction on Shadowheart song? (by Jonathan Young)

[@TheMarcHicks]

Oh yes, I was thinking of asking this very question 🙂

[@sasusaku5276]

❤

[@phoenixcierebiej9763]

Pineapple belongs on pizza. I'm with Jen on this

[@TheMarcHicks]

As am I. #JusticeforHawaiianpizza

[@immabird7861]

I'm worse at flags than Jen. I've simply just never studied them and I don't watch sports so I never learned them.

[@noe-db5iw]

as a fellow ADHD lesbian i find it hilarious i can read and write whole alien fiction languages but haven't passed basic math since middle school. our amount of knowledge is scary but our weak spots are gateways to hell.😁

[@dermade83]

I just had a blue dress vs. gold dress moment with the Indian flag. It looked red blue green to me and I was confused because that would not have been India. Brains are weird.

[@calixcaelum]

Loved this q&a 😆 wonder if you guys would be interested in seeing carmilla on youtube, it’s a lgbtq webseries based on le fanu’s novella on a modern setting, highly recommend ps: they most def make a few twilight references xD Also curious if you’ve seen gap the series on youtube, would love to hear your thoughts on it

[@George_M_]

Come for BG3, stay for lovable hijinks. To be fair to Jen, my brother thinks Serbia is in the middle east and doesn't know who the leader of Russia is.

[@ladansemakabre]

you are so cute together ugh

[@Beanedict_C]

Fionnabhair Béarla?

[@baronjutter]

SHART SAYS TRANS RIGHTS

[@NeverUseAnApostrophe]

Always has.

[@markmatthews9102]

Why would Jen know flags? Seems like a very random expectation to me!

[@ettan5812]

:D

[@travismarshallsigno433]

Yeep she has trans rights shirt

[@travismarshallsigno433]

It meant to be a squeek, but I accidentally pressed Y anyway I'm trans

[@헤헤-l4k]

🤣🤣🤣

[@drak_darippa]

god you two are the cutest couple in the universe