#game night with eden and kamilah!

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I got to talk with Eden Espinosa!!! 😍😍😍

Calling all Cass stans like myself who have found themselves completely enamored with Cass’ voice actress, Eden Espinosa!

I had the complete honor and privilege to talk with her during a virtual meet and greet as an early Christmas present from my mom (my Momma’s the best ya’ll, I love her so much cause she gets me). Anyways, there’s so much we talked about and I just fangirled the entire time. Here are some things I learned that might be of interest:

Eden did not consciously reference Taylor Swift’s Reputation album while creating her own Revelation album (I had to ask because there are so many similarities, some of which involve the titles, the black-and-white cover art, and the “strong woman vibes” I get from both albums)

Eden has always enjoyed doing things by herself (we both relate to being introverts and needing alone time while still caring about family and friends)

she became a fan of Taylor’s music by going to a concert during the Red era as a way of supporting her friends Kamilah and Melanie (they can be seen in the Reputation tour film that came out on Netflix a couple years back). She said she fell in love with the songs, production, etc. and just really appreciates Taylor’s artistry. Also, she listened to the Red album for like a whole month afterwards, which I thought was amazing 🥰 She mentioned feeling like Taylor doesn’t get enough credit for the incredible businesswoman she is, and I wholeheartedly agreed

Reputation is her favorite Taylor Swift album, although she seems to love all of them as much as I do

Eden was just as surprised about folklore and evermore being dropped this year (I mentioned how I absolutely loved folklore and that I’ve listened to evermore and want to like it, but I don’t feel ready to move into that era quite yet. Eden was such a sweetheart and reminded me that the album will still be there when I’m ready for it (😉) and to take my time)

she has a stuffed animal pal named Frankie who has helped her through some hard times (her living dog Owen died in the past year or so, so that broke my heart 😔)

So basically a lot of it was me stanning Taylor and Eden while somehow simultaneously fangirling over both 😂😂 I still can’t believe all this really happened. Somehow pinch me because I’m in shock 🥰🥰😁🤩🤩

Last but not least, here are the pics she so kindly agreed to take when I suggested a photo op (in the true style of Game Night).

If you ever get the chance to have this opportunity for yourself, I highly recommend it. Eden is such a beautiful human being and I love her with all my heart. She is so sweet and kind, and I just cannot find enough lovely things to say about her (I told her so myself 😅). This made my night and year; I’m extremely thankful for this dream come true and will cherish these memories for decades to come. Please feel free to visit the link below and check out some of Eden’s merch. Her Revelation album and related stuff is on sale so that’s exciting! 🤩

I am in no way sponsored to say any of this, by the way. It’s just my humble duty as a fan of this insanely talented woman who has inspired and encouraged me so much through her music (in and outside of Broadway) ❤️❤️

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DEREK'S EPISODE OF 'GAME NIGHT WITH EDEN AND KAMILAH'!

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Derek Klena's Instagram Story (September 16, 2022)

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Derek Klena's Instagram Story (September 16, 2022)