In 2001 Will Ferrell joined the cast of SNL. At first the writers struggled to make use of Ferrell's unique style and talents. Ferrell began to click when Harper Steele began to collaborate with him. A friendship and a working partnership blossomed. They lost touch during the pandemic, and Ferrell was stunned when Steele reached out to announce she was transitioning. Ferrell asked her to take a road trip across America, and they filmed their journey which was turned into a highly acclaimed documentary. They moved closer to each other as friends, they found out a lot about themselves during the trip, and demonstrated the range of acceptance for trans citizens across the US. Steele notes that having such a recognizable star as Ferrell along for the ride opened a few doors for them.
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