Ashley Park Shares Heartfelt Note From Meryl Streep That Left Her 'Wanting to Cry'

Ashley Park recently opened up about her experience working on ‘Only Murders in the Building’ and shared a touching moment with co-star Meryl Streep during an appearance on Jesse Tyler Ferguson's ‘Dinner’s on Me’ podcast. 

While reflecting on her time on set, Park revealed that Streep left her a heartfelt note during the final days of filming, which deeply moved her.

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Park explained how she created a "fake Playbill" for the cast to sign, similar to what is done in Broadway shows when a performer leaves. She passed it around to her co-stars, including Streep. When Streep returned the Playbill, it contained a note that read, "I see you, Ash," with the legendary actress adding, "I really see you. You're doing it."

This simple yet profound message left a lasting impact on Park, who explained how significant it was for her. “It’s a year later, and it still makes me want to cry,” she shared, reflecting on how meaningful her interactions with others could be and the potential influence she has.

In Season 3 of ‘Only Murders in the Building’, Park played Kimber Min, an actress in Oliver Putnam’s (Martin Short) musical Death Rattle. Her character performed a duet of ‘Look for the Light’ with Streep's character, Loretta Durkin. The song was written by Sara Bareilles, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul.

Park also recalled a conversation with series co-creator John Hoffman, where she anxiously asked if her character would be revealed as the murderer. Hoffman assured her she wouldn't be, as the identity of the killer remains a mystery until the very end of the show.

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