FRIENDSHIP AND OPTIMISM

Feb 20.12

Eve Ensler just came over to visit me. I haven’t seen her in many months. Too many months, because being with Eve opens my heart and lifts my spirit.… Click for more

HUGH JACKMAN ON BROADWAY

Dec 04.11

After spending a delicious, quiet day writing at the desk in our hotel room, we took Harvey and Daphna to see Hugh Jackman’s Broadway show.… Click for more

AN EVENING AT THE PALEY CENTER

Jun 18.11

June15th

Yesterday I completed the unabridged audio recording of my new book, “Prime Time,” which comes out August 9th (but can be pre-ordered through Amazon..hint, hint) .… Click for more

LAST THREE DAYS

Apr 19.11

On the 16th, I went with Carrie Fisher and Richard to see a preview of “Baby, It’s You,” the Broadway musical that Richard was working on when he and I first started dating and it was playing in a tiny theatre in Los Angeles.… Click for more

POLY PREP AND OTHER RECENT EVENTS

Mar 18.10

Three days ago Richard hosted a reception for his high school alma mater, Brooklyn’s prestigious Poly Prep school. He was there from 5th grade till college (He then went to the University of Michigan.) He loved his prep school and awhile back gave the lead gift to build the Richard Perry Theatre, a state of the art theatre on campus.… Click for more

FUN WITH DICK AND JANE

Oct 04.09
Gabourey 'Gabby' Sidibe who played Precious—brilliantly!!

Gabourey ‘Gabby’ Sidibe who played Precious—brilliantly!!

Queen Latifah, Me and Richard

Queen Latifah, Me and Richard

Richard, Me and Lenny Kravitz

Richard, Me and Lenny Kravitz

We saw “Precious“, the remarkable, powerful film directed by Lee Daniels.… Click for more

Scott Seydel, Roshi Joan Halifax and Pat Mitchell

Aug 01.09

Pat Mitchell and her husband, Scott Seydel with Roshi Joan Halifax, Abbott of the Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe.

From left to right: Scott Seydel, Roshi Joan Halifax, Pat Mitchell

From left to right: Scott Seydel, Roshi Joan Halifax, Pat Mitchell

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YESTERDAY

May 21.09

Our last Two-show day. My knee went out during the Letterman Show. See, I was supposed to have knee replacement in January but when I accepted to do the play I postponed the surgery and got cortisone shots.… Click for more

WOMENS MEDIA CENTER DINNER

Mar 30.09

Left to right: Loreen Arbus, Gloria Steinem, Jodie Evans, Helen Zia, Carol Jenkins, Teresa McBride and, in front, Pat Mitchell, and me (holding a totally day-glo Tulea) — Click to enlarge

Last night many of the Women’s Media Center’s board came to see “33 Variations” and then we all were invited to dinner by Jodie Evans.… Click for more

Valentine’s Day

Feb 15.09

This is our first 2-show day. I’m kinda tired so I will take my nap soon before the evening show. Last night my dear friends from the past–Laurel Lyle and David Hodges saw the show and came back stage.  David was the director of the Laurel Springs Children’s Camp that my husband, Tom Hayden, and I ran in California for 15 years.… Click for more

Friends Backstage After First Public Performance

Feb 10.09

Outside the theatre after the first preview. Fun, huh?

Gloria Steinem and Christina Biaggi

Pat Mitchell, Eve Ensler and Rev Debra Haffner

Gloria Steinem and Christina Biaggi

Fans outside the theatre.… 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."