Mary-Louise Parker

Mary-Louise Parker (born August 2, 1964 in Fort Jackson, South Carolina) is an American actress whose work in theater and film has won her international acclaim. She has been the recipient of prestigious awards such as the Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe awards. Her best-known works include Boys on the Side, The West Wing, and Angels in America. Parker is currently starring on Showtime's Weeds.

Trivia

Appeared in a Bonnie Raitt music video entitled You Got It.

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Bonnie Raitt - You Got It

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A song entitled Butterfly in Reverse by the band Counting Crows was written for her.

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Butterfly in Reverse - Counting Crows

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Received 'Special Thanks' credits for Wet Hot American Summer and Pieces of April.

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Wet Hot American Summer - Pieces of April

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At the 2004 Golden Globes, Parker was dared by fellow West Wing cast member Janel Moloney to thank her newborn son for the enhancement of her breasts and profile, if she won the award for Angels in America. Parker did win, and did indeed do it, winning $1000 from Moloney.

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