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Kat Dennings Recalls 'Wild' 6-Hour Audition With Tom Hardy That Ended With a Home Visit
Sep 2, 2026
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Kat Dennings biography
Kat Dennings is an actress widely recognized for her television comedy roles and feature film projects. She achieved major broadcast success co-starring as Max Black opposite Beth Behrs, who played Caroline Channing, on the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls. The comedy series ran for six seasons before wrapping up its network run in 2017.
Currently, Dennings stars as Riley on the ABC comedy series Shifting Gears. Coverage reveals that Behrs is guest-starring in the show's third season as emergency room physician Dr. Johnson, who treats Riley after a back injury, reuniting the former co-stars on screen for the first time since their sitcom ended.
Beyond her series work, Dennings recalled an intense six-hour audition and chemistry test with Tom Hardy for George Miller's action film Mad Max: Fury Road. Reports also note her marriage to rock musician Andrew W.K.
- Coverage of Kat Dennings focuses on her ongoing television career, particularly her starring role on Shifting Gears and screen reunions with past co-stars.
- Media attention also highlights her retrospective accounts of major film auditions alongside updates regarding her personal life.
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Beth Behrs was set to guest-star alongside Kat Dennings on the third season of Shifting Gears.
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Musician Andrew W.K. released a surprise album following his marriage to Kat Dennings.
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Kat Dennings recalled a chaotic six-hour screen test with Tom Hardy for Mad Max: Fury Road.
Kat Dennings Recalls 'Wild' 6-Hour Audition With Tom Hardy That Ended With a Home Visit
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Kat Dennings: your questions
What TV series does Kat Dennings star in?
Kat Dennings stars as Riley on the ABC comedy series Shifting Gears.
Are Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs reuniting on TV?
Yes, Beth Behrs is guest-starring as Dr. Johnson alongside Kat Dennings on the third season of Shifting Gears.
What character did Kat Dennings play on 2 Broke Girls?
Kat Dennings played Max Black on the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls for six seasons.
Did Kat Dennings audition for Mad Max: Fury Road?
Yes, Kat Dennings participated in a six-hour chemistry test alongside Tom Hardy for Mad Max: Fury Road.
Who is Kat Dennings married to?
Kat Dennings is married to musician Andrew W.K.