Ann Dowd, 'The Handmaid's Tale'

Published: July 4, 2018, 3 a.m.

b'At her father\'s request, Ann Dowd studied pre-med and almost went to medical school. Luckily for fans of her work in "The Handmaid\'s Tale" and "The Leftovers," the Emmy-winning actress changed her mind. "There\'s this real value in following something you love," she says. The actress talked about Aunt Lydia and recalled the night she won her Emmy.\\n\\nCheck out our other podcasts: http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa\\n\\n* ABOUT PETER TRAVERS: Peter Travers an American film critic, author and journalist. For some 25 years, Travers has written for Rolling Stone. He personally screens nearly 400 movies per year and releases weekly reviews. Travers is the nation\'s most blurbed film critic, according to eFilmCritic.com. Travers is also host of ABC\'s "Popcorn With Peter Travers," where he interviews actors, directors and Broadway performers about their roles and their lives.\\n\\nPopcorn on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2gGYRiD\\nPopcorn on Facebook: http://abcn.ws/2f3iHDw\\nPopcorn on YouTube: http://abcn.ws/2gyswtx\\nPopcorn on Instagram: http://abcn.ws/2fC0Ak2'