Not every child of a Hollywood star grows up to follow in their parent’s footsteps, but Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino credits her dad, Paul Sorvino, for shaping her into the performer she is today. “When I was a little kid performing in school plays, my dad, who's now 79, would always say, ‘That was terrific! I just have a couple of notes,’” Mira, now 50, exclusively shared with Closer Weekly. “He’d sit me down for a two-hour breakdown of my performance, and I learned things that are still crucial to this day.”

Today, Mira passes on that wisdom to her own children, teaching them the importance of resilience in the face of rejection—a lesson she learned firsthand after allegedly being blacklisted by studio head Harvey Weinstein in the '90s for rejecting his advances. “If I gave up and stopped pursuing acting, what kind of example would that set for them?” she asked. As Mira celebrates her critically acclaimed new series, Condor, and marks her 14th anniversary with actor-husband Christopher Backus, the star of Romy and Michele opened up to Closer about balancing her career with motherhood and staying true to herself. Keep reading for our exclusive Q&A with Mira!

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What Inspired You to Join the AT&T Audience Network Show Condor?

The writers and showrunners behind Condor did an incredible job of breathing new life into the classic novel Three Days of the Condor and its iconic '70s film adaptation. They updated the story with a modern twist that feels fresh and relevant today. It’s exciting to be part of something that stays true to its roots while embracing contemporary themes.

How Was Your Experience Guest-Starring on Crackle’s Series StartUp?

Playing another intelligence officer on StartUp was a completely different experience from my role in Condor. The character I portrayed has attention-deficit disorder and exhibits traits that might place her on the spectrum, yet she’s incredibly intelligent. That contrast made the role both challenging and rewarding, giving me the chance to explore a completely new side of acting.

What Do You Think About Being Called a "Comeback Kid"?

When people call Condor my comeback, it’s funny because I never really left the industry. My father often says this business is all about comebacks. Whenever the audience hasn’t seen you in a while, your next success is perceived as a comeback. It’s part of the Hollywood narrative, but I’ve always been working, even if it’s not always in the spotlight.