Ed Begley takes metro to oscars

Hayden Begley, far left, made a video of her father, the actor Ed Begley Jr., taking public transportation to the Oscars and then shared it on TikTok, where it has received more than six million views.Credit...Hayden Begley

Ed Begley Jr. has made a tradition of taking public transportation to the Academy Awards. And, like many commuters, he wears sensible shoes.

By Perri Ormont Blumberg
March 13, 2024

Ed Begley Jr. could be described as Hollywood royalty: The actor is a son of another actor, Ed Begley, who won a best supporting actor Oscar in 1963.

But the younger Mr. Begley, a longtime member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the Oscars, commuted to this year’s ceremony like a plebeian by taking the Los Angeles Metro. His trip was filmed by his daughter Hayden Begley, who later shared the video on TikTok, where it has since received more than six million views.

Written by Chelsee Lowe | Photographed by Shane O’Donnell

It all began with an oak tree.

When Rachelle Carson-Begley and Ed Begley Jr. bought their Studio City property in 2011, they planned to sustainably remodel the structure. Then they discovered that the shade of a magnificent 100-year-old oak tree to the south would render rooftop solar panels inefficient, and that the aging bones of the house wouldn’t allow for building up and away from the oak’s branches. Starting from scratch was Plan C.

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Down-to-Earth Household Hints: Meet Ed Begley Jr. and Rachelle Carson-Begley

By Elyse Glickman | Photos by Aaron Han, Aaron Han Photography and courtesy of family

Since 2015, Studio City South families have shared their stories about why they chose to set down roots here. Others have expressed pride in family ties to the area that dating back several generations. All will insist there are many virtues about the “Studio City lifestyle” that set it apart from other L.A. communities, including its association with the film and television industry and a shared passion among its residents for such causes as protecting the environment and animal rights. Ed Begley, Jr., born and raised in the San Fernando Valley and Studio City resident since 1971, however, truly embodies everything people love about this one-of-a-kind L.A. enclave.

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In today’s episode, we talk to actor and producer, Rachelle Carson-Begley, who is known for being an environmentalist, not only in her personal life, but in her professional life as she has co-starred with her also famous husband, in Living with Ed, on HGTV and Discovery’s Planet Green as well as the web series One Begley Street and Our Green Home.

From her early career, Rachelle has followed her dream and in our interview, she talks candidly about this journey, what’s she’s learned and how she’s filling her days and upcoming projects.

About Rachelle

RACHELLE CARSON- BEGLEY is one of the most recognized and respected environmentalists in the entertainment industry.

She Co-Starred in the highly successful reality series, Living with Ed, shown on HGTV and Discovery's Planet Green. Recently, the Begley's completed the construction of their new Platinum Leed Certified home. Which she documented in two web series called one Begley Street and Our Green Home. Also, check out Begleysque on iTunes, our podcast to take inspiration from technology and innovation in our green community.

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Begleyesque, a weekly podcast from Ed Begley, Jr. & Rachelle Carson Begley with celebrities and experts about leading a green and healthy lifestyle.

New episodes every Tuesday!

On Begley Street

On Begley Street is a Web series that explores the building of North America’s greenest, most sustainable home. We will follow noted actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. and his wife, Rachelle Carson-Begley, as they attempt to build their home under LEED Platinum Certified standards.

Each episode explores sustainable living and balancing comfort with consumption. The Begley's’ adventures are often heightened by their numerous and comical mistakes, which often result in playful bickering. And keep an eye open as Ed and Rachelle’s high-profile friends stop by for a visit and are then coerced into an afternoon of hard labor. Of course, there’s lots of how-to information for the D-I-Y-er, but it’s as much about living sustainably it’s about building sustainably. Mostly, it’s about the Begley's and their 12-year-old daughter, Hayden, as they struggle to do the right thing for the environment, themselves and the future.

Although the show will often be laugh-out-loud funny, On Begley Street will also be illuminating, quirky, informative, playful … and very Begley. Join Team Begley and become a part of the mission to build a better future for planet Earth.