The Goddess Behind Bilquis with guest Yetide Badaki

Hollywood At Home With The Creative Coalition

Today on the Hollywood at Home podcast, Yetide Badaki, best known for her captivating portrayal of Bilquis in the Starz series “American Gods,” shares her journey from Nigeria to Hollywood and the magic that fuels her performances. Badaki delves into the complexities of her character, a Goddess Queen and how she connects with Bilquis, both on and off-screen, drawing inspiration from Neil Gaiman’s novel that birthed the iconic role. Beyond the glitz and glamour, Badaki proudly flies her geek flag. A devoted fan of Star Wars and Star Trek, she reveals her passion for these iconic franchises. Her versatility extends beyond the realm of gods. Badaki shares her unconventional first interaction on an airplane with Crispin Glover, when he was flying with everything AND the kitchen sink, the comedic side of Sterling K. Brown on the set of "This Is Us," the grounding effect babies have on set, and the profound experience of working with the Antetokounmpo family on Disney's "Rise".