Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Before Showgirls even started shooting, Gina Gershon says she was already dealing with people trying to dominate the interaction — looking her up and down and making her uncomfortable.
Her solution surprised even her.
Instead of shrinking back, she tried what she jokingly calls her “alpha pussy technique”: direct eye contact, calm confidence, and saying plainly what she was doing in the film.
The reaction?
“They literally backed away.”
Gina Gershon — actress known for Showgirls, Bound, and Riverdale — explains how she learned to handle power dynamics early in her career.
This interview is from a Full episode of The Gist Podcast, Hosted by Mike Pesca.
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Before Showgirls even started shooting, Gina Gershon says she was already dealing with people trying to dominate the interaction — looking her up and down and making her uncomfortable.
Her solution surprised even her.
Instead of shrinking back, she tried what she jokingly calls her “alpha pussy technique”: direct eye contact, calm confidence, and saying plainly what she was doing in the film.
The reaction?
“They literally backed away.”
Gina Gershon — actress known for Showgirls, Bound, and Riverdale — explains how she learned to handle power dynamics early in her career.
This interview is from a Full episode of The Gist Podcast, Hosted by Mike Pesca.
🎧Listen Here👉open.spotify.com/episode/3ViNtsye9KLuVX0jHzuUDf?si=tRK0BnBOQzeKdvt6XaZRTg
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_______________________
CREDITS:
Creator & Host:
Mike Pesca
Producer:
Corey Wara
Video Editor:
Geoff Craig
