Kristen Schaal
The voice of Diane Nguyen, a ghostwriter and third-wave feminist from Boston.
Kristen Schaal provides the voice of Diane Nguyen in BoJack Horseman. The series is an American adult animated tragicomedy created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg. Diane is a Vietnamese-American third-wave feminist from Boston who is hired as a ghostwriter for BoJack's memoir. Schaal's performance brings to life a character who develops a strong friendship with BoJack, which becomes awkward and strained after he develops romantic feelings for her, especially as she was dating Mr. Peanutbutter at the time.
Quick Facts
- Character voiced
- Diane Nguyen
- First appearance
- Season 1, Episode 1 ('The BoJack Horseman Show')
- Notable work
- Bojack Horseman (2014–2020)
Lore & Background
Kristen Schaal voices Diane Nguyen, a character who is a graduate of Boston University. Throughout the series, Diane has several jobs involving writing. She eventually marries Mr. Peanutbutter, but they divorce at the beginning of season 5. Diane eventually realizes she has depression, and gains weight as her mental health improves due to antidepressants; news media celebrated the series' realistic portrayal of her changing body shape as a sign of improved health. During the sixth season, Diane develops a relationship with a bison named Guy (whom she goes on to wed) and comes to terms with her neglectful upbringing.
Reader's Guide
BoJack Horseman premiered on Netflix on August 22, 2014, and ended on January 31, 2020, with a total of 77 episodes. The series is set in an alternate world where humans and anthropomorphic animals live side by side, taking place mostly in Hollywood (renamed to 'Hollywoo' early in the first season). The show received mixed reviews upon release, but critics were significantly more positive towards the second half of the first season, and subsequent seasons received widespread critical acclaim. The series received numerous accolades, including four Critics' Choice Television Awards for Best Animated Series, three Annie Awards, and two Writers Guild of America Awards. It also received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including Outstanding Animated Program twice and Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance for Kristen Schaal.
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