BACKSTAGE ROUTINE AND THEN THE 9 TO 5 RED CARPET

Apr 30.09

I sent Susan Kellermann an email at 1am this morning and she immediately wrote me back asking, “What are you doing up at this hour?” I should have asked her the same.… Click for more

DIANNE WIEST AND TOMMY TUNE

Apr 09.09

Today marks the second month we’ve been performing before an audience. Some people who saw it a month or so ago tell us the play is even better now.… Click for more

Old Friends

Feb 25.09

I took some meds last night that kept me awake till 7am today!!! Still, the matinee went well and was 17 minutes shorter than the first public preview we did 2 ½ weeks ago.… Click for more

Film, Television & Theater

  • "At age 50, I broke all the career rules and left acting for 15 years. Ten of those years I was married to Ted Turner and after that I spent 5 years writing my memoirs and traveling the world on behalf of women and girls. Needless to say, returning to my profession late in life has been an interesting, exciting and unusual experience! "Monster-in-Law" was my first film after this hiatus and was one of my most fun professional experiences after "9 to 5"! During my 15 year absence, I gained confidence and, as a result, I feel that my acting is better, more nuanced and relaxed than ever."