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The actor opens up about her on- and off-screen roles on the Emmy-winning show.
Not that Jacobs, 41, will take any credit, of course.
These crisscrossing connections are a handy stand-in for Jacobs role on the show.
Her time on camera is a brief, oft-needed break from the kitchens chaos.
The series has yet to reveal why the exes broke up, but Jacobs has theories.
And I wonder if she felt second to that at some point.
I readthat you first voiced this part in Season 1 as a favor to your partner, Chris.
Is that how your role got started?
Yes, I was in France shootingTransatlantic, and [The Bear] was in post-production on Season 1.
I sent them four different versions, never thinking it would be more than that.
So in Season 2, it was so exciting when I actually got to appear on the show.
I never imagined all of this.
In my mind, shes very good friends with Sugar.
I love Abby [Elliot].
We have a tiny moment in Fishes in the kitchen where Im leaving, she comes in.
Shes like,You good?
Im like,No.That, to me, is emblematic of a great friendship.
Josh Hartnett plays Tiffs fiance these days.
Did you spend time together behind the scenes, if not on screen?
Im so glad hes part of the show.
Its so incredibly uncomfortable.
Obviously, Im thinking about their wedding.
Is there anything you could tease about Season 4?
Its some of the most fun Ive ever had.
Theres aGirlsresurgencehappening right now.
Do you have a theory about where Mimi-Rose might be today?
She probably would havegotten really into NFTsat some point.
She wants to take it to as large a stage as possible.
I dont know its fun to think about!
Your roles launch the gamut from long-running characters to these shorter spots.
What are you excited about coming up?
Ive been guest-reporting episodes of this podcast called99% Invisible.
I have another one coming out this summer so Ive been dabbling in being an amateur journalist.
I find it so engaging.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
