Pamela Adlon

co-creator, writer, and director of “Better Things”

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Pamela Adlon is an American actress, screenwriter, producer and director. She is co-creator of Better Things.

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Actress and writer Pamela Adlon praises comic Jerrod Carmichael for his rejection of traditional stand-up comedy structures.

How Jerrod Carmichael’s ‘performance art’ keeps Pamela Adlon present

Actress and writer Pamela Adlon praises comic Jerrod Carmichael for his rejection of traditional stand-up comedy structures.

from The Treatment

Director Pamela Adlon breaks down the good, bad, and messy dynamics of female friendships and parenthood that make up her debut feature, “Babes.”

Pamela Adlon’s new film ‘Babes’ keeps it messy

Director Pamela Adlon breaks down the good, bad, and messy dynamics of female friendships and parenthood that make up her debut feature, “Babes.”

from The Treatment

The FX series “Better Things” stars Pamela Adlon as Sam Fox, a divorced mom struggling to raise her three daughters by herself. It’s based on Adlon’s real life.

Invisible women gain a voice in Pamela Adlon’s ‘Better Things’

The FX series “Better Things” stars Pamela Adlon as Sam Fox, a divorced mom struggling to raise her three daughters by herself. It’s based on Adlon’s real life.

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