Life as a 90s Sex Symbol (w/ Danielle Fishel)

Actor and director Danielle Fishel (Boy Meets World, Girl Meets World) joins Nicole for a chat about how it felt to be treated as a "sex symbol" in the 90s before she was even an adult. Danielle talks about the gross public countdowns to her 18th birthday, and the trauma of being mocked on her own show for being "fat" at a size 4.

She shares what it was like taking Lance Bass to her high school prom during the absolute peak of *NSYNC, having Sabrina Carpenter and John Mayer in her wedding party, and details a 3-day nightmare date from her matchmaker era that might just be the worst dating story we've ever heard on this podcast. Plus, the sweet story of marrying her high school acquaintance after reconnecting on Twitter 18 years later.

Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcast

Want more Danielle? Check out her many podcasts!

Teen Beat - The show where she interviews other child stars and actors about their upbringings and experiences in the industry.

Pod Meets World - Fishel rewatches Boy Meets World and shares behind-the-scenes stories with her co-stars.

American Idol Official Podcast - Fishel Interviews the eliminated contestants.

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