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Rashida Jones Reflects on 'The Office' and Spinoff Fears

3/26/2025

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Rashida Jones reminisced about her time as Karen Filippelli on The Office during the Good Hang podcast, revealing how her character stirred up tension between Jim and Pam, ultimately leading to her exit. She later joined Parks and Recreation, where she and Amy Poehler shared a laugh over their initial fears of competing for the same role in a potential spinoff.

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Rashida Jones reminisced about her time as Karen Filippelli on The Office during the Good Hang podcast, revealing how her character stirred up tension between Jim and Pam, ultimately leading to her exit. She later joined Parks and Recreation, where she and Amy Poehler shared a laugh over their initial fears of competing for the same role in a potential spinoff.