Talent agent Elizabeth Wiederseim has found a new home at Paradigm, Variety has learned exclusively.
Wiederseim was formerly an agent at WME, but was impacted in a round of layoffs at that agency in March. She will be based in Paradigm’s LA office. Many of the clients she repped at WME are expected to follow her to her new position.
“We’re incredibly excited to welcome Elizabeth to Paradigm. She brings a rare combination of sharp creative instincts, deep client relationships, and a reputation for advocacy that aligns perfectly with our culture,” said Paradigm’s Managing Partner, Andrew Ruf. “As we continue to grow our talent division, Elizabeth’s addition represents a meaningful step forward, and we’re looking forward to the impact she’ll have on both our clients and our team.”
Prior to her time at WME, Wiederseim spent over a decade at Gersh as a talent agent in both New York and Los Angeles. She began her career at Innovative Artists followed by a stint at Don Buchwald and Associates.
She has represented stars including Colman Domingo during his Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe noms for his performance in “Rustin,” as well as Leo Woodall, Will Brill, and Nate Mann. She was named in Variety‘s Power of Women in Hollywood in 2024.
The March layoffs at WME impacted 30 staffers, representing approximately 3% of the agency’s workforce. The cuts came after Endeavor announced the closing of the deal to go private with private-equity firm Silver Lake in March 2025. With the move, Endeavor changed its name to WME Group, reflecting its refocusing on the representation business.
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