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Katherine McNamara has spent most of her life performing — from Broadway at just 14 to becoming Clary Fray in Shadowhunters, Mia Smoak in Arrow, and building a career across film, television and theatre. In this episode of Strip The Script, Katherine sits down with actor and producer Jazz Lintott for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build a lasting career in an industry where talent alone is never enough. Katherine shares the Broadway audition that changed her life, the story behind #WhoIsClary, what happened when she landed Shadowhunters, and why she believes an actor's job isn't simply to book the role. They also explore rejection, resilience, preparation, relationships, the pressure that comes with success, and the mindset that has kept Katherine moving forward since she was a teenager. Strip The Script goes beyond the credits and success stories to uncover the decisions, setbacks and turning points that shape creative careers. LIVE UNSCRIPTED. Hosted by Jazz Lintott. Subscribe/follow Strip The Script for new conversations with actors, filmmakers and creatives every week.