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14 • THE ARTISAN SUMMER 2025 B Y K I M B E R L E Y S P I T E R I D E P A R T M E N T H E A D H A I R S T Y L I S T D A N C I N G W I T H T H E A ballet themed dramedy set in New York and Paris, Étoile follows the dancers and staff of two world- renowned ballet companies as they embark on a plan to save their beloved institutions. It was created by Amy Sherman- Palladino and Daniel Palladino, the brilliantly creative storytellers behind the likes of e Gilmore Girls, Bunheads and e Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, which I was lucky enough to have been a part of. We were just about to wrap the final season of Maisel. I was heartbroken, as I wasn't ready to say goodbye to such an amazing show and the incredible cast and crew, which had become my New York family. As luck would have it, Amy Sherman-Palladino asked if I'd be interested in coming onboard to Étoile. Honestly, I'd say yes to anything the dynamic Palladino team are a part of. ey inspire you to be better, nothing less than excellence. ey surround themselves with only the best: directors, writers, cinematographers, set designers, costumers, choreographers, props, VFX, grip and electric, hair and make-up. I was truly honored to be asked. A large part of my career has been in period pieces, and thinking a break to do a contemporary piece would be a nice break. e joke was on me. It is a Amy Sherman, Dan Palladino show by the way. It would prove to not be that easy. With only the first four episodes in hand, shooting in Paris and New York. Over the course of 10 months, Paris kicking off the portions of episodes. en New York portions of episodes and then back to Paris to finish the season. Much like shooting a film, with only half the script. is would prove to be a bit of a challenge, of which I was up for a new and exciting challenge. We all know that you're only as good as the team around you, nevermore could this be truer. I was to have a French crew and American crew, and continuity was going to be one of my biggest hurdles. ankfully, my key Weldon Steinke, who is not only a Étoile