Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum LAURA VANDERVOORT: Dropping Expectations, Smallville Regrets & Giving Yourself Grace
Aug 12, 2025
Laura Vandervoort, a Canadian actress celebrated for her roles in Smallville and Bitten, shares her enlightening journey in the entertainment industry. She discusses the heartbreak connected to her time on Bitten and the importance of healing through genuine connections. Laura emphasizes the necessity of giving oneself grace amid life's challenges and how dealing with difficult personalities shapes her experience. Personal growth, self-acceptance, and navigating mental health are central themes as she reflects on the emotional trials of her career.
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Smallville Felt Like A Blur
- Laura describes feeling young, nervous, and overwhelmed on Smallville so the experience became a blur for her.
- She says she wouldn’t have enjoyed it then the way she would now and would savor it if she could relive it.
Fan Tattoo Surprise
- At an early Comic-Con a fan rolled up his pant leg revealing a tattoo of Laura's face before her episodes had even aired.
- She was surprised and learned to see extreme fan gestures as supportive rather than weird.
Praise Doesn’t Equal Self‑Worth
- Laura realized chasing praise for self-worth is hollow and relies on others for happiness.
- She concludes self-worth must come from being kind and proud of who you are, not external validation.