Nobody Wants This: Netflix Rom-Com Starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody

Kristen Bell is an American actress and singer born in 1980 in Huntington Woods, Michigan. She began performing at a young age, appearing in local theater productions and commercials, and later studied musical theater at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. While still a student, she made her Broadway debut in 2001 as Becky Thatcher in *The Adventures of Tom Sawyer* and appeared in the 2002 Broadway revival of *The Crucible*[1][3][6]. Bell moved to Los Angeles in 2002 to pursue television and film roles. She gained widespread recognition for her lead role as Veronica Mars, a teenage private detective in the TV series *Veronica Mars* (2004–2007). The show was critically acclaimed and developed a cult following, earning Bell a Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television. She reprised the role in a 2014 film funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign and a 2019 series revival[1][4][5]. Her television career includes notable roles in *Heroes*, where she played Elle Bishop, and as the narrator of the teen drama *Gossip Girl* from 2007 to 2012. Bell also starred in the TV series *House of Lies* and *The Good Place* (2016–2020), which received critical praise[1][2][7]. In film, Bell’s breakthrough came with comedies such as *Forgetting Sarah Marshall* (2008), *Couples Retreat* (2009), and *When in Rome* (2010). Her voice acting is highly recognized for portraying Princess Anna in Disney’s *Frozen* (2013) and its sequel, one of the highest-grossing animated franchises. She performed several songs in *Frozen*, which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature[2][4]. Bell is also known for her work as a producer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. She is married to actor Dax Shepard since 2013 and remains active in both acting and voice roles as of the mid-2020s[3][4].

Adam Jared Brody (born December 15, 1979) is an American actor best known for his breakout role as Seth Cohen on the Fox television series *The O.C.* (2003–2007), which established him as a teen icon. Born and raised in San Diego, California, Brody initially pursued acting after attending community college, moving to Los Angeles to advance his career[2][4][1]. Brody's early work included a portrayal of Barry Williams in *Growing Up Brady* (2000) and recurring roles on series such as *Gilmore Girls* (2002–2003). Following *The O.C.*, he transitioned to film with roles in *Mr. & Mrs. Smith* (2005), *Thank You for Smoking* (2005), *In the Land of Women* (2007), and *Jennifer’s Body* (2009). In the 2010s, he appeared in a mix of independent and mainstream films, including *Seeking a Friend for the End of the World* (2012), *Sleeping with Other People* (2015), *Lovelace* (2013), and the critically noted dark comedies *Ready or Not* (2019) and *Promising Young Woman* (2020)[2][3]. On television, Brody starred in and produced the crime drama series *StartUp* (2016–2018) and appeared in the Hulu miniseries *Fleishman Is in Trouble* (2022). More recently, he earned critical acclaim and nominations for a Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy, and won a Critics' Choice Television Award for his lead role in the Netflix romantic comedy series *Nobody Wants This* (2024)[2][3]. Brody also joined the DC Universe as Freddy Freeman in *Shazam!* (2019) and its sequel *Shazam! Fury of the Gods* (2023)[2][3]. Outside of acting, Brody is a musician involved with bands like Big Japan and has co-written a comic book miniseries titled *Red Menace*. He married actress Leighton Meester in 2014, and they have two children[1][4].

Erin Foster is an American actress, writer, producer, and entrepreneur born on August 23, 1982, in Los Angeles, California. She is the daughter of renowned record producer David Foster and former model Rebecca Dyer. Erin began her acting career in the early 2000s, appearing in notable television series such as *Roswell*, *Judging Amy*, *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation*, *Gilmore Girls*, *American Dreams*, *Reno 911*, and *House*. Erin transitioned to writing and producing, serving as a staff writer on the NBC sitcom *The New Normal* in 2012. In collaboration with her sister Sara Foster, she co-created the VH1 series *Barely Famous* in 2015, a mockumentary satire of reality TV that ran for two seasons. From 2017 to 2020, Erin and Sara were co-creative heads of the dating app Bumble. Since 2021, they have hosted the podcast *The World's First Podcast with Erin & Sara Foster*. In recent years, Erin has achieved significant success with the Netflix series *Nobody Wants This*, which she created, wrote, and co-produced. The show, loosely based on her real-life romance with husband Simon Tikhman, became an international hit in 2024. It reached the top spot among English series on Netflix and received critical acclaim, with a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The show was renewed for a second season in October 2024. Erin Foster is married to Simon Tikhman, whom she wed on December 31, 2019. They have a daughter, Noa Mimi Tikhman, born on May 19, 2024. Erin's net worth is estimated at $2 million, reflecting her diverse career in television and entrepreneurship. Her journey from acting to writing and producing has been marked by perseverance and the courage to tell personal stories that resonate with audiences worldwide.