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Before she became Dr. Beverly Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Gates McFadden hadn’t watched Star Trek, didn’t know what warp speed meant, and initially turned down the role for a play. Speaking with exoplanet scientist Tiffany Kataria, Gates shares the surprising story behind her Star Trek audition and her fellow actors’ disbelief. Watch the full video here: https://rdnbry.co/TWLU_GatesMcFadden For more interviews, subscribe to BEAM by Roddenberry: https://www.youtube.com/@Roddenberry?sub_confirmation=1 For space content and more, subscribe to JPL: https://www.youtube.com/@NASAJPL?sub_confirmation=1 “Those Who Look Up” explores the enduring relationship between science and science fiction. In this interview series, JPL and Caltech subject matter experts sit down with Star Trek actors to share their perspectives on exploration, discovery, and how the work they do has influenced another person, another industry, and the world at large. #StarTrek #GatesMcFadden #TheNextGeneration #jpl #roddenberry