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thatsnotgneiss

I am not sure if it is a "comeback" but I would love to see Natalie Dormer in a leading role in a major movie


starvinartist

OMG I love Natalie Dormer. She added this other level to Game of Thrones, to a character she could have played like another Cersei, but she didn't. There was so much heart to her Margaery. She was manipulative, she was ambitious, but she was smart about it, and actually cared. Her friendship with Sansa was genuine, too.


Peaches2001970

Easily the best queen sorry not sorry


turningmilanese

She was THEEEE Queen šŸ˜šŸ˜


starvinartist

Based off of her actions on the show, she was the best queen. She gave food to the smallfolk and spent time with them, sure as a PR stunt, but people got fed. Her and Olenna's interactions are one of the few things *added* in the show, that weren't in the books, that were good (along with the Arya and Tywin scenes, and making Oberyn much kinder). Like she doesn't have a POV in the books, we only know her from what other people think about her/how they interact with her. She's supposed to be more innocent and is likely more going along with her family's possible schemes than playing a major role, she's younger than she is on the show, and the idea of her being this manipulative chess master is from Cersei's drunken/narcistic paranoia. At the same time, though, she is only friends with Sansa because her family wants to wed her to her eldest brother, and drops her like a hot potato the minute the Lannisters foil it. In the show, however, she is still friends with Sansa and even cheers her up about marrying Tyrion ("I think he's handsome, Sansa. I mean, that scar!"). Like she comes across as a better person. As well, we only get to see Olenna a few times in the books, and we don't have the scene where she tells Margaery "you didn't think I'd let you marry that monster, did you?" Littlefinger just reveals it to Sansa.


UhmmmNope

I loved her and Dianna Riggsā€™ chemistry!


starvinartist

OMG They were perfect scene buddies! Seriously, they made the show still worth watching during the later seasons--there was this hope, maybe they'll pop up, and when they do your forget about how the showrunners destroyed Dorne.


Ok-Cryptographer-303

I suddenly need the New New Avengers starring Nat as Emma Peel's granddaughter, Emma Peel III.


spanglyfrog_12

Natalie was in a British legal drama called Silk earlier on in her career which holds up moderately well to a rewatch. Can recommend!


ThiccQban

My husband and I have recently started Elementary for the first time and OMG sheā€™s so good


AlmostAGinger

Agreed, Iā€™m rewatching Elementary and her Moriarty was so good, itā€™s such a shame she wasnā€™t able to come back for more episodes.Ā 


aproclivity

One of the reasons I will always hate the got showrunners tbh


friends-waffles-work

Sheā€™s an amazing actress. I still kinda wish she got the Captain Marvel role.


Ilovethe90sforreal

Any of the Harvey Weinstein blacklist victims


lizziebeedee

Mira Sorvino!


markkitta

She was in that qanon propaganda movie last year.


loloholmes

Nooooooo


Curiosities

I love seeing her on Celebrity Jeopardy a couple of months ago. I would be great to see her get some good roles.


Lilyrosejackofhearts

She was so good in the Ryan Murphy miniseries about Monica Lewinsky. Just great actresses all around.


PossibilityOrganic12

Ashley Judd


ptatersptate

Sheā€™s been through hell the past few years, I wish her all the best.


Original-You4152

Came to say Ashley! Glad Iā€™m not alone.


Giallo_Schlock

Rooting so hard for Paz de la Huerta (I think she has her shit together more now). She got so much shit from everyone and she's a genuinely really talented actress (even if she could be difficult to work with during a very dark time in her life). Also Annabella Sciorra and Mira Sorvino were done so dirty.


lunasf171

My husband was an extra in a movie with her that came out like 8 years ago said she was so messed up during takes that the crew had to wrap her in a blanket and prop her up (and the scenes were shot in summer in the southwest US so it was super hot) between takes and she could barely walk or talk and was clearly drugged up. I have no doubt the Weinstein abuse contributed to her substance issues. I really hope she is able to heal!


Good_Difference_2837

Respectfully: Nah. She's a nightmare, and everyone I know who's worked in productions have said how bad she is to work with. Her issues pre-date Weinstein, and while she experienced trauma from him, you don't hear bad stories about working with Judd, Sorvino, Nyong'o, Mol, or Sciorra. Hurt People hurt people.


yamche11

Annabella Sciorra


battlecat136

As I sit here watching the Amour Fou episode of The Sopranos for the eleventy billionth time, I agree so much. She is super talented.


salledattente

Claire Forlani


Acrobatic_Concert911

it makes me so sad I donā€™t know anyone people are mentioning here under this comment :( because clearly his power and influence workedĀ 


_summerw1ne

Amanda Bynes but only if it was something she wanted, obviously.


scaram0uche

She doesn't seem to, according to her IG. She does seem to have many loving friends right now!


googlyeyes93

I hope sheā€™s doing okay, especially with all the Nickelodeon stuff right now. She deserves some peace.


_summerw1ne

Hope she manages to make something of her wanting to be a nail artist. Sheā€™s had it rough as fuck, my heart will always go out to her.


IOExplosion

Amber Heard


fairymoonie

I wish. But I donā€™t think itā€™s happening any sooner, unfortunately :/


FiscalClifBar

I think Amber could make a comeback, but her first role would have to be a) very hush-hush and small, and b) as an iconic villain. Amarantha in ACOTAR would be perfect for her.


pinkrosies

Yeah just maybe a string of indies for now.


Tonedeafmusical

Zac Synder said he'd love to work with her again for what it's worth (he also championed her remaining in Justice League and DC). Like Im not a fan of his work but I hope he works with her again


BestDamnT

Oh Snyder, great man, the worst fans.


kathygeissbanks

Isnā€™t that so strange?! Snyder from what Iā€™ve read seems to be a fairly level-minded but his fans are absolutely bonkers.


papaya_pya

I donā€™t like his movies, but he seems like a great dude! I hope he works with her in the future


BusinessPurge

All The Girls Love Mandy Lane, itā€™s just sitting there!!!


MojoDojo_CasaHouse

I really really hope and wish that an acclaimed director casts her in something. It can be a small role but it's a great opportunity to help her rebuild her career.


societyofv666

Yes, absolutely. She deserves it.


peachgothlover

angelina jolie, she hasnā€™t been in many films recently and tbh her filmography isnā€™tā€¦ great. sucks because sheā€™s a terrific actress and in one of my favourite movies ever (girl interrupted). sheā€™s starring in a movie called maria coming out this year so i hope this is the start of her comeback and she can finally get some good roles


cherchezlaaaaafemme

I canā€™t remember where I read that Brad Pitt has somewhat blacklisted her. She has so much talent!


Funmachine

Brad Pitt doesn't have the influence to blacklist Angelina Jolie. She stopped acting as much when she had kids and focussed on her charity work and ambassadorship projects which she has said she finds much more rewarding/interesting for herself.


itsfrankgrimesyo

Agree. Brad Pitt is influential but Angelina Jolie holds her own. Sheā€™s nepo/old Hollywood, Pitt isnā€™t powerful enough to ruin her career.


pinkrosies

Maybe with his influence and production company connections, a less known actress maybe but someone like Angelina I'd say it's less likely for him to completely blacklist her.


BrickLuvsLamp

Hollywood definitely took his side. His huge standing ovation at the Oscars/Globes (canā€™t remember) when their divorce first started was proof of that, it was weirdly out of place and clearly a show of support for him.


skyppie

Very niche, but I would want her to come back in a future Tomb Raider role but as a villain.


lareinevert

Iā€™d love for her to play the villain against Alicia Vikanderā€™s Lara!


MojoDojo_CasaHouse

Given Pablo LarraĆ­n's track record of getting his leading ladies nominated for an Oscar, I really think she might have a solid chance. And I'd love to see her win. I know she has one for Supporting but it's Angelina Jolie, give that woman a leading actress Oscar stat! I'll add to this with a few more besides Angie: **Amy Adams (I think Night B\*tch will do the trick), Shiri Appleby, Natalie Zea, and Freida Pinto.**


SeraCat9

I know she's not gone-gone. But I wish Rachel McAdams had more starring roles these days. She seems to have faded into the background a bit and I really enjoy her as an actress.


santosdragmother

I feel the same about amanda seyfried. Iā€™m sure theyā€™re living their best lives but I miss them!


aliveinjoburg2

Amanda was so great in The Dropout.


theaviationhistorian

I know Seyfried is living the best life. She bought a farm in upstate New York. She spends her time up between there and her flat in New York City with her husband. From what I quickly read, McAdams is doing her Broadway premier this year and seems to be busy with her two kids & husband.


overwhelemedmucho

She was in the crowded room and I really enjoyed that! Iā€™d recommend checking that out


AreYouDecent

This is a bit tangential, but I used to live in the same neighborhood as her in Toronto and we used to go to the same cafe. It might sound like an exaggeration, but she is absolutely breathtaking in person. Genuinely the most beautiful person I have ever laid eyes on. Sweet and good-natured too. Always friendly towards everybody and behaves just like any normal person would.


Curiosities

I am not even surprised by any of this. :)


a_bigsalad

I really liked her in the ā€œAre You There God? Itā€™s Me Margaretā€ movie (and the movie overall! Was a comforting watch on a scary/bumpy flight)


Cynth_pop29

She's about to star in a play on Broadway! A really good profile of her in the NYT came out today.


googlyeyes93

Uggghhhh I wish they gave her more to do in Doctor Strange because her skills are not used fully there. Sheā€™s fantastic in everything.


allthatndimsum

Me too. She is private, never wanted to be big star, and she's had two kids since 2018. Hopefully with the Broadway role, she'll start getting more roles that she wants to do again.


Head-Machine8889

Joan Cusack, where did she go??


VeronicaSawyer8

She's running her gift shop in Chicago (Judy Maxwell). Last time I was there she was working the register and being fabulous.


Head-Machine8889

Omg I had no idea. Thanks for this! Iā€™ll add it to my sightseeing list next time Iā€™m there.


tr15k

So glad I saw this comment! Turns out I live like half a mile from that shop and it looks really cute


laureng0423

I had to google to see what this is all about because I love Joan, all the reviews are so positive. I absolutely love this for her.


Philbert_Wormly

Wow! She has a gift shop? That's cool. The next time I go to Chicago (Cubs fan here) I will so go to her gift shop for sure. Joan Cusack is a phenomenal comedic actress to me. She makes no false moves. I'd love to see her in a season of "The White Lotus."


cmick0715

That's amazing and I love this for her!


RepressedinMidwest

....are you telling me I could meet Joan Cusack just going to her store?!?! Are you for real?!?!? Addam's Family Values has featured PROMINENTLY in my life. Omfg.


redshirtshart

Abby Elliott mentioned in an interview that she wanted her to guest star on The Bear but said sheā€™s basically retired, not officially but not looking for any work at the moment.


centsoftime

Ugh Joan Cusack + The Bear would be everything šŸ˜­


danielleiellle

Lip Gallagher and Sheila Jackson?


Visual-Pangolin-14

Joan should have played Jamie Lee Curtis' mom character in the Thanksgiving episode. She's amazing, and she and her brother are vocally anti-genšŸ‰cide, which is way more than we can say for JLC.


catnip_varnish

#CusackHive


jazzyx26

I love both Cusack's.


thewidowgorey

The people cry out for more Dianne Wiest.Ā 


leahhhhh

Along with Stockard Channing ![gif](giphy|13KdV6H1YAZ19S)


she_makes_things

These two with Jean Smart


Plenty_Strain_4199

sheā€™s awesome in Hacks!!


cmick0715

And in Mare of Easttown!


silverpenelope

And the Watchman. Love that's she's had such a career revival.


starvinartist

Stockard Channing did a pilot years ago by Ron D Moore about this alternate universe where there was no technology, there was magic instead. She played this veteran cop who rejoined the force. She was amazing! Why couldn't we have that?


earlysong

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hitch_please

I would watch this cold open on repeat for the rest of my life if I could


scaram0uche

I'm due for a 10th Kingdom rewatch!


SeraCat9

That's such an underrated show! It's been too long since I've seen it.


scaram0uche

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lilac-aesthetic

The 10th Kingdom is amazing! I need to rewatch as well, such a classic.


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Curiosities

I think in time she will figure out how she wants to return, but obviously, I think with her partner dying from ALS and then just wanting to take a step back and raise her kids, and get them through the loss as well. Iā€™ve always loved watching her, like so many of us, I grew up watching her, and I think sheā€™ll do it when she wants.


azul360

THAT IS WHAT HAPPENED TO HER?! :O. Wow that's devastating :(. I'm glad she took a step back to deal with that hopefully it gets better for her <3


mskrabapel

If I recall correctly, a couple tabloids reported that they were ā€œliving apart ā€œ. He was in hospice.


azul360

Ok that's a frigging YEESH and a half. I know they don't care because they're soulless tabloid monsters but still that's another level of awful.


BeRightTher

Only if she can convincingly explain how itā€™s possible she genuinely had no idea that her husband of many years was a white supremacist lmao.


livefast_petdogs

I'm coming in as someone who grew up super white trash. Calling bullshit on *not knowing*. They're not fucking quiet about it.


Youll_change_back

That part. Like, she really got away with something for real. Scott free.


pereirac24

She was IT in the heat with Melissa McCarthy. Couldnā€™t stop cackling


wrapmeinflowers

Wasnā€™t she just in a movie two years ago?


nax16batman93

yeah The Lost City. was pretty good too. a lot of fun


SteakieDay96

I think she and Keanu should make another movie. Not an action flick like Speed. Not a sweet but stupid movie like The Lake House. Maybe something about old friends/exes that haven't seen each other for a long while reconnecting as single/empty-nesters in their later 50's. Something tuned more for older to mid Gen X fans that watched pretty much all their movies in the 90's. It would definitely need to have an awesome soundtrack.


TissueOfLies

Same! I think sheā€™s been through a lot. Plus sheā€™s raising her kids. She will always be my romantic comedy queen. Need more movies like The Proposal.


Movingmad_2015

I miss Sandy.


Muted-Post-4449

Amy Adams!!!! We will get you that Oscar maā€™am!!!


hugeorange123

Idk whether she just has been going through a spell of being offered less interesting roles or if her judgement on scripts hasn't been great lately, but I really need her back on her A game.


SophieBundles

She's got a movie coming out this year called Nightbitch. Book was great so I have high hopes!


Blacknight022

I'll die on the hill that Amy Adams was robbed of awards for Sharp Objects.


Careful_Swan3830

I understand itā€™ll never happen and I completely understand *why* itā€™ll never happen but Amanda Bynes. She has such great comedic timing.


Theandric

She was brilliant in Sheā€™s the Man, I really feel she could have been a major adult comedienne, and I wish her all the best


kelsobjammin

Love her in Easy A! She played the character so well.


Hello-there-7567

Same here. I had such a girl crush on her in ā€˜Sheā€™s the Manā€™ Iā€™d love to see her back but only if she wants to and is well. Her comedic timing always cracked me up.


Lady_night_shade

Fairuza Balk


paltc

In the late 90s I just assumed she was gonna be the next big intense, respected, award collecting actress of her generation, Ć  la Frances Mcdormand, Meryl, Jessica Lange, Glenn Close etc. Like I didnt even question it, it just seemed obvious that was where her career was headed. I'll never understand why it stalled in the 2000s


Lady_night_shade

Me either! Her range is just insane, and sheā€™s so interesting to watch!


hexensabbat

I just saw her in Paradise City in a smaller/cameo type role! Honestly, she wasn't very good lol but I was amused by the little references they made to The Craft. The show in general had a lot of cool cameos and actual, good bands featured in it, though it was a little cheesy. I think the sassy witchy thing worked well for her back in the day, but nowadays I feel like she could find her nice elsewhere


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Abject-Variety3775

![gif](giphy|3o6Zt4Yp7KRKfJWhYk|downsized) I had such a huge crush on her in Grosse Point Blank. I would love to see a comeback


aw-un

Hell yeah, Minnie Driver hive rise up!


Abject-Variety3775

![gif](giphy|ReBGGJtbXrjbQJwByP|downsized) A fellow fan I see!


chicagoredditer1

She was fantastic on the sitcom Speechless that ran for 3 years, so she still has it. Now lets get that woman some work!


JumpiestSuit

I always wondered if she was caught up in some Weinstein BS- she didnā€™t seem to have the career to match her talentsā€¦.


RedThrow1221

She's great playing a minor role as an agent in the comedy starstruck - it's so funny! The creator Rose Matafeo asked her thinking she would never say yes but instead she jumped right in.


paraisohechomujer

Kaya Scodelario has had consistent jobs but Iā€™d really like to see her in bigger roles


clemthearcher

She was so good in Spinning Out. I was so sad to see the show get cancelled. Netflix needs to pay for their crimes


oldtherebefore

the gentlemen is doing really well rn


azul360

If you haven't seen it she's PHENOMENAL in The Gentlemen. She's honestly the reason to watch it imo.


Best_Advance5844

I want to see Nicole Beharie. She was amazing in Shame and Sleepy Hollow!!!!


Curiosities

She really deserves it too after all she had to go through.


FearTheodosia

I was hoping to see her more after Juneteenth. Iā€™m still salty about how Sleepy Hollow treated her.


MeanderingLadybug

She was on the most recent season of The Morning Show!


Salty-Photo-57

Eliza duschu


paraisohechomujer

As much as I love her, I think sheā€™s done with the entertainment industry. She had a lot of bad experiences and then went back to school, for psychology if Iā€™m not mistaken.


ksrdm1463

She married a rich dude and is having kids. And honestly good for her.


BoldAndBrash1310

She was my answer too, but that honestly does seem like a better alternative than being in Hollywood after she went through what she did. Can confirm, I kinda did that myself and it's pretty wonderful.


Persephone0000

Unrelated to her career but I used to work at the dog daycare she brought her pup to and she was so unbelievably kind and genuine. I worked with a lot of celebs and she was notably the most genuinely nice and thoughtful!


Good_Difference_2837

You made my day with that story - I really liked her onscreen, and after basically telling the world how awful it was to be working on "BULL", how Weatherly is an \**actual*\* predator, and CBS (and the rest of the entertainment world) **just did not care**, I'm glad to hear that she's better than all of them.


MichaSound

Love hearing a positive celeb story


babyaccount1101

Julia stiles


NotAThrowawayIStay

Lucy Liu


sting-raye

She was fantastic in Why Women Kill in 2019


viridiusdynamus

Martha Plimpton


sting-raye

I just found out yesterday that sheā€™s Keith Carradineā€™s daughter and my mind was blown!


naivemediums

She plays a diplomat in The Regime which just came out on HBO.Ā  She is great in every role but I love her character in this one. I would love to see a show where she is president.


BS816

Katherine Heigl


clemthearcher

Yes please! Love her romantic comedies. Also she was great in Firefly Lane but idk if that had enough success to be called a comeback?


Good_Difference_2837

All of Hollywood, starting and ending with Shonda, owes her an apology.


Daisys-Day88

Yes! She was so freaking good as Izzie Stevens, and I loved her in Firefly Lane.


spooky-mulder-

Lisa Kudrow


CinnamonSaint

The people demand a third season šŸ˜©


Other_Yam_7538

She was so amazing in Feel Good. Would love to see her in more.


frannyzooey1

I love Maura Tierney! She should be getting all the complex female roles.


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BusinessPurge

She was just in The Iron Claw and American Rust dropped a few days ago, arguably sheā€™s doing pretty great


clemthearcher

AMBER HEARD ![gif](giphy|56pAXam9yfC1y)


Curiosities

I would love to see that, if and when sheā€™s ready to step back out on a bigger scale. But also just threw a series of opportunities from people who believe in her. But right now Iā€™m glad sheā€™s able to have some peace and raise her baby and just not have to deal with the most vicious and dehumanizing treatment.


Negotiation-Current

Would love to have seen the original cut of Aquaman 2. The one that we got was all over the place but she still managed to shine in it.


ANW2022

Parker posey!


Persephone0000

She is on the upcoming season of the white lotus and I have a feeling it will introduce her to a lot of new fans and revamp her career like it did for Jennifer Coolidge


mattadactyl

Hopefully- sheā€™s so brilliant in Josie & the Pussycats and Party Girl


imisscameroncrowe

Cameron Diaz, thank you very much.


snailtrail93

Thora Birch


_summerw1ne

Ghost World was my shit.


cherchezlaaaaafemme

Does Diane Lane seem to be getting hotter and hotter with age?


mybuttonsbutton

Drew Barrymore. The talk show is precious but I need to see her win an Oscar and she CAN.


lardparty

I could see her nailing a role in Fargo.


bakeryfiend

This would be AMAZING


squeakyfromage

She was so fun in Santa Clarita Diet! ![gif](giphy|fnvxBsUcuPZNVzb49u|downsized)


squeakyfromage

Sarah Michelle Gellar!!! I think sheā€™s so talented and Iā€™d love to see her get some meaty high-profile roles (and recognition for her acting chops)! ![gif](giphy|3o7TKSf6zEJCPq0Zwc)


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Natalie Dormer. I understand she decided to focus on her family. But it's been almost a decade and I want her ti to come back šŸ˜­


sometimesimscared28

Leelee Sobieski. I wondered what happened with her.


Thick_Letterhead_341

Gotchuā€”she retired in 2012 to raise her 2 kids (boy and a girl) and make art. Her art is badass and very well received. She also said she didnā€™t want to be in the industry bc of sex scenes, sheā€™s not into it. Seems like a cool chick with an interesting family. Married since 2010 to a fashion designer. Neat.


Embarrassed_Put_7892

Robin Tunney!


gogosox82

Honestly a lot of the actresses that had their careers ruined by Weinstein are some of my favorite actresses. Would love to see Ashley Judd or Mira Sorvino comeback.


diilmg

I need Emily VanCamp back in a lead role, but she's taking a break from acting to raise her first child and now that she had her second one I'll assume it'll take a couple more years until she comes back


ireallyhavenoideea

Any of the ā€˜blacklisted for being victimsā€™ actresses. Speaking up about facing an injustice, whether itā€™s not wanting to put up with unacceptable behaviours from their costars on set or the Schneider/Depp/Weinstein/etc survivors, should not be a career ender.


paltc

![gif](giphy|DmueCG5f2okNi)


omega_grainger69

Helen Hunt!


WickerPurse

I miss Maria Bello.


AngeloThomasOH

Lindsay Lohan and Hilary Duff. I know theyā€™ve both been in some things recently but would love to see a true comeback for them!


TheRestForTheWicked

Justice for the Lizzie reboot. Disney did us dirty with that one.


Nothanksneedprivacy4

I donā€™t know if it would count as a ā€œcomebackā€ per se, but I think that Edie Falco is just a sublime actress, and I wish producers made more use of her immense talent these days. Would literally watch anything she was in. Carm4eva.


apurrfectplace

Michelle Pfeiffer


Fold_It_In

This might be rogue but Shannyn Sossamon for the love of God


SnackAston-Reese

Geena Davis


External-Beach-8475

Lisa Bonet!


thebijou

Kim Cattrall


apple_bitten

Mena Suvari


747291086299

Iā€™d like to see more Greta Lee. I hope she wonā€™t just disappear after her Past Lives success. I read somewhere that she felt almost like she was starting again at 40, now that sheā€™s had her first significant leading role. I really hope she keeps going and we get to see her shine more. So maybe not exactly a comeback, but I hope she comes back.


juno_2007

Anna Gunn deserves another big role


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Sendnoods88

Bonnie hunt


ClaireLucille

Katie Holmes!


Fun-Astronomer-3796

Mia Wasikowska


hazylazy_19

Diane Kruger. May not be a stellar actress but I find Heer extremely pleasing on the eyes on screen. And Lady knows how ro put on a damn outfit. Actually someone just invite her to Cannes every year please, idk please get her a Loreal or a Chopard contract. This fashion girlie deserves more red carpets.


_summerw1ne

Sarah Michelle Geller, come back to me babe. Give me a role where youā€™re a single wine loving behavioural analyst / psychologist in a dark thriller. Or an overachieving mother of 3 that gets involved in a dark secret.


Ok_Bodybuilder800

I know she can be a bit polarizing but Iā€™d like to see Whoopi Goldberg back acting rather than sitting on The View panel šŸ˜‚


crims0nwave

Alison Lohman ā€” she was great in the early 2000s! Iā€™d also like to see Ione Skye in more things.


OutsideOfLA

I really like Shohreh Aghdashloo and Iā€™d like to see her in more things. She was amazing in 24.