Busy Philipps Returns to Acting in 'Cupertino' After Surgery

WHO:

NBC News Health - Actor Busy Philipps discusses her new series “Cupertino.”

US Magazine - Busy Philipps plays the character Natalia in “Cupertino.”

WHAT:

NBC News Health - Busy Philipps found out she had a brain tumor on the same day she landed the role in “Cupertino.”

US Magazine - “Cupertino” marks Busy Philipps' first role after undergoing brain surgery for a rare tumor.

US Magazine - In an exclusive sneak peek, Philipps’ character Natalia is described as “undependable.”

WHERE:

US Magazine - The series “Cupertino” is produced by CBS.

WHEN:

US Magazine - The episode featuring Busy Philipps is set to air on Thursday, October 15.

WHY:

NBC News Health - Busy Philipps felt “divinely protected” by her late best friend Kate and her “Dawson’s Creek” co-star James Van Der Beek during her health scare.

HOW:

NBC News Health - Busy Philipps discusses her experience and feelings during her health scare in an interview with TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones.

(UPDATED October 14, 2026 16:04 UTC)

Busy Philipps recently opened up about her new series "Cupertino," where she plays the character Natalia, described as “undependable.” In a remarkable turn of events, Busy discovered she had a brain tumor on the same day she landed the role, making this her first project after undergoing surgery for the rare tumor. She shared her journey and feelings during this challenging time in an interview with TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones, expressing that she felt “divinely protected” by her late best friend Kate and her “Dawson’s Creek” co-star James Van Der Beek.