User:Knope7/sandbox/Amy Poehler

Activism
Poehler is a feminist. Her mother was a feminist in the 1970s.

Early life from parents: https://web.archive.org/web/20150107192421/https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748704364004576132253325438900

In 2014, Poehler appeared with Michelle Obama to promote Obama's Let's Move initiative.

In 2012, Poehler collaborated with National Domestic Workers Alliance to film a PSA in support of the California Domestic Worker Bill of Rights.

In 2014, Poehler supported One Fair Wage, an initiative to introduce a minimum wage for restaurant workers in the state of New York.

Personal article, also dorothy wizard of oz https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2015/jul/11/amy-poehler

relationship with Will: https://www.eonline.com/fr/news/592107/amy-poehler-reveals-she-went-on-a-date-with-john-stamos-after-splitting-with-husband-will-arnett



Parks and Recreation
"But, as the first season ended, the show’s creators found in Poehler’s lovability an untapped fossil fuel. From a humiliated object, Leslie became an inspiration—and she, and the show, stepped ahead of the national conversation, presaging the revival of Hillary Clinton. Leslie was still Tracy Flick, but seen through generous eyes. (Even in “Election,” there’s a buried P.O.V. in which Tracy is a hardworking heroine undermined by a jock and the male horndogs who prop him up.) As Poehler’s character changed, the ensemble lit up around her, including Nick Offerman, as Ron Swanson, her libertarian boss, and Rob Lowe, as the up-with-people Chris Traeger. “Parks” is not an overtly ideological show, but buried within it are thoughtful, complex political themes that extend into the larger world in a way that’s rare for modern network shows; today’s, unlike their edgier peers from the seventies, tend to build a cozy world, then stay there."

101 things including calling Knope idealistic.

EW's top 25 characters of last 25 years.

Pohler/Knope one of tv's best in 2012.

Throughout the series' run, Poehler was nominated for six Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Leslie Knope. As a producer, Poehler also received two nominations for Best Comedy. Although the character of Leslie Knope was heavily criticized in season 1, later seasons resulted in a more positive perception of the character. The Los Angeles Times called Leslie the "least cynical cynical character on television" and praised Poehler's performance as "deep and complex" as part of the paper's Top TV of 2012.

Offerman calls Poehler leader.

Close friendship with SNL women.

Thanked nannies at Time 100 gala for helping her balance career and kids.

Meyers SNL around 2008.