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8216 24 8242 Star Mary Lynn Rajskub on Motherhood 8216 It ' s Not Fun '
Source: Hollywood Life Added: 38 day ago
The actress had such a hard time when her son was born that she decided to write a one-woman comedy show about it. Mary Lynn Rajskub is saying something that most moms would never admit out loud. There are times when being a mom totally sucks! The actress best known for playing Jack Bauer’s loyal computer tech Chloe in 24, is returning to her comedic root with a one-woman show that chronicles her struggles with motherhood. Click here to read more
Mary Lynn Rajskub on the End of 24 Being a Mom and Her Stage Show
Source: TV Squad Added: 38 day ago
Filed under: Features, Celebrity InterviewsWhen I spoke to Mary Lynn Rajskub last month, my originally scheduled interview time was pushed back a day because her publicist forgot that it was her birthday. So the publicist decided to give her a "day off," which she used to hang out with her husband and 23-month-old son. It's the kind of birthday celebration she probably never imagined she'd have when she was in her twenties. "When I was younger, you used to look at your parents and be like, 'Why don't they want to go out?'" she said. "Now I realize, oh, it's not because they're boring, it's because once you're a parent, the best time is when you're just at home, the kid's asleep. That's an exciting night out. Why would I go anywhere?" Parenthood is on the mind of Rajskub, who just wrapped up her run as CTU tech Chloe O'Brian on '24.' She's gone back to her comedy roots, starring in 'Mary Lynn Spreads Her Legs' at the Steve Allen Theater in Los Angeles, which runs through August. In the very personal stage show, Rajskub talks about getting pregnant and the difficulty of being a new mother. We talked about the show, how the character of Chloe developed, and why it's tough for her to get jobs. But first, I wanted to know what she used to do on her birthday before becoming a mom. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Mary Lynn Rajskub I wanted to call the cops on my baby
Source: NY POST Added: 72 day ago
When Chloe O'Brian was introduced during the third season of "24," fans instantly hated her. So did CTU's employees. And so did the woman playing her. But over five seasons, the audience -- and actress Mary Lynn Rajskub -- not only came to love Chloe, but hold her in the same patriotic esteem as Jack Bauer. So it was only fitting that when "24" ended its eight season run this May, the one time supporting player not only became Director of CTU, but officially logged more screentime than anyone else (save for Jack Bauer) in the show's history. Now that she's saved the world for the last time (on the small screen!), Mary Lynn is focusing on a new stressor: mama drama. For her new one-woman show titled Mary Lynn Spreads Her Legs, the stand-up comedian answers the question, what happens when you hate your baby? Thankfully the answer is talk about it. In addition to getting the inside scoop on her new show, Mary Lynn opened up about her CTU-free life, her favorite "24" moment and the one scene fans still ask about. PopWrap: How has life been in this post-"24" world? Mary Lynn Rajskub: Itâs been very strange. It started out really sad, but Iâm ok â itâs kind of scary because it was definitely a comfort to have that for eight years. I ran into a guy at Starbucks â âwerenât you on that show â24?â That was a great show!" Itâs like, "Itâs done, I get it. Thanks for shoving it in my face." PW: Right, like, let's not eulogize the show just yet! Mary Lynn: Yea! [laughs] Itâs only been a little more than one month! PW: Well to me it was, is and always will be an amazing show . And Chloe is a big reason for that. Looking back, what were your expectations in the beginning? Mary Lynn: Geez, thank you. At first, not only did the audience dislike her, but I didnât either. I also thought I was going to be fired. That changed though when she started to become an ally for Jack. PW: I was forever in Chloe's corner after she unlocked and unloaded that AK-47 in season four. Mary Lynn: [laughs] Endeared to your heart by force. That was definitely a turning point for a lot of people â itâs pretty much my favorite moment. PW: What did you think of the finale? Mary Lynn: I thought it was pretty strong. I donât think they copped out. A lot was wrapped up â they did a great job of addressing a lot in the last two episode -- but it left so much open â perhaps for a movie! PW: Any idea if Chloe will be in the "24" movie? Mary Lynn: I hope so. I havenât heard anything. I have no idea whatâs going on with it. I donât see why they wouldnât have Chloe in the movie. That would feel really bad if I paid to see the "24" movie and I wasnât in it. PW: Well, I'm sure they could hook you up with a free screening. Mary Lynn: [laughs] Thatâs funny. Yes. I at least hope to go to the screening. PW: Did you have any discussions with the writers before the finale about how you'd like to send Chloe out? Mary Lynn: No. Through the years Iâve kind of been a person who doesnât do that. I know other actors have and they donât encourage it, but are open to it. The only thing I talked to the producers about was when Chloe took over CTU â I just wanted it to be a believable transition. I didnât want to get railroaded in the writing because the head of CTU has to do a lot of exposition. PW: Do you think your lack of input is why Chloe stayed around while other actors died? Mary Lynn: [laughs] No, I donât think so. There were a couple of years where Chloe scenes were light. Which was great because I got paid anyway, but you want to work. You want to be in there. PW: Why do you think Chloe made it to the final scene? Mary Lynn: I filled a position within the world of "24." Yea, they could have killed me off at any time, but I became a go-to person for Jack. It became more work, or less believable, for them to make me bad. Like they got so much crap for killing Edgar. I still hear about that. PW: And you were amazing in that scene -- after all this heavy work are you looking forward to doing more comedy? Mary Lynn: Yes, absolutely. Iâm doing a one woman show called Mary Lynn Spreads Her Legs. So I am getting back into comedy, but itâs more grounded and exposed in terms of the characters that Iâve do in this show. There are as many dark or real parts as there are funny parts. PW: What was the genesis of the show? Mary Lynn: I was doing stand-up about not liking my baby â I took these notes during his first three months about things a lot of people donât talk about. Everyoneâs all âitâs wonderful, this is the best thing thatâs ever happened to meâ and it was like, "this is a nightmare." I love him, of course â heâs amazing. But it's ridiculous and all the cliches â youâre doing it on no sleep, your body is a mess and everything is upside down in every way. So I started taking some notes. PW: Like what? Mary Lynn: One time I woke up in the middle of the night so angry. I thought, in earnest, Iâm going to call the police on him. And I started to laugh out loud â and I donât really ever make myself laugh. So it was things like that I put in this stand-up show. PW: Was it harder than you expected? Mary Lynn: Yes, and I was very resistant because I tend to not want to rehearse my stand up. Amit [Edelman, the show's director] kept saying itâs going to be a lot of work. And there were rehearsals where I kept trying to leave â go to lunch, get a drink, go to Starbucks. Then times were emotional where I wouldnât want to discuss stuff and weâre both very sensitive about not making it overdramatic. But weâre really proud of it. I think itâs a good story and itâs fun for me to do comedy. We have yet to discuss where weâre going with it though PW: As in, transplanting it to New York City? Mary Lynn: Yea, absolutely. I was just in New York to do a guest spot on "Royal Pains" and I was definitely walking the streets picturing my show there. I have to bring it to NYC. PW: Is there a segment that you're particularly fond of? Mary Lynn: Thereâs a sequence â and I should probably call my mother to explain after I hang up with you â but while thereâs a kernel of truth in everything, we really blew out the mom character. So thereâs this section where she talks about imagining ways to hurt your baby in order to relieve stress. She talks about how our Aunt Shirley threw baby Michael off a ledge and thatâs why he didnât do well on his SATâs. Maybe thatâs a little too dark to tease. People are gunna read that and think, âI will not be going to see that show!â [laughs] "Mary Lynn Spreads Her Legs" plays at The Steve Allen Theater in LA every Friday and Saturday at 8pm. 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What ' s in Your Stars
Source: OK! Magazine Added: 73 day ago
June 22 Todayâs celeb birthdays 1949: Meryl Streep (60) 1971: Mary Lynn Rajskub (39) 1973: Donald Falson (36) 1973: Carson Daly (37) Gemini People sometimes say and do things that quite take you by surprise. Whatever has unsettled you, itâs best to be philosophical. Today is a new day: patterns change, moods lift and new developments come into play. Home? Those [...]
Happy 61st Birthday Meryl Streep
Source: Backseat Cuddler Added: 73 day ago
Here are today’s Backseat Birthday shout outs! 1936 - Kris Kristofferson (singer/actor) – 74 1949 – Lindsay Wagner (actress) – 61 1949 - Meryl Streep (actress) – 61 1953 – Cyndi Lauper (singer) – 57 1964 – Amy Brenneman (actress) – 46 1971 – Mary Lynn Rajskub (actress) – 39 1973 – Carson Daly (TV host) – 37 [image by WENN.com]
EXCLUSIVE Mary Lynn Rajskub Dishes About The 8216 24 8242 Movie 8212 And Her Dream Storyline
Source: Hollywood Life Added: 106 day ago
Enough of this computer geek business! If Mary Lynn has her way, Chloe will be fighting alongside Jack Bauer in the 24 movie! After eight incredibly successful seasons, Fox’s hit show 24 comes to an end May 24 — and even though she’s still crossing her fingers about a 24 movie, Mary Lynn Rajskub is already planning ahead for her character, Chloe O’Brien. CLICK HERE for more on the 24 movie!
Two Guest Stars Coming to Royal Pains Next Season
Source: BuddyTv Added: 109 day ago
After a record debut season (one of the highest rated shows on cable, actually), USA series Royal Pains is set to welcome two guest stars when it returns for its second season June 3.24's Mary Lynn Rajskub and Oscar Winner Marcia Gay Harden are both slated to join Mark Feuerstein on the Hamptons-set show. Rajskub will play "a girl who does yoga on diet pills," while Harden will play a surgeon and board member of Hamptons Heritage Hospital.
Mary Lynn Rajskub has lined up......
Source: omg! Added: 118 day ago
Mary Lynn Rajskub has lined up her first post-24 gig: a guest spot on Royal Pains.The 38-year-old actress will appear in the ...
Fashion Week Starts Off With a Big Red Bang
Source: Popsugar Added: 945 day ago
Today is National Red Day, and the runway at NY Fashion Week certainly reflected that. Jenna Fischer and Sara Ramirez were happy to add a modeling gig to their resumes for the good cause, alongside seasoned veteran Heidi Klum at the Heart Truth Red Dress Collection fashion show. Chris Noth looked a little confused over at the Nautica show, but maybe he was just blinded by all the beautiful ladies and designs. Project Runway's Christian was there to check out the fierce looks coming from Perry Ellis before the big PR show next week, which lucky girls Fab and Bella get to go to. Yup, the girls are at Fashion Week again so don't forget to check out all their coverage on Sugar and over at Elle.com! Lots more pics including Nigel Barker, Allison Janney and Mary Lynn Rajskub, so just read more
24 Star Pregnant Plus Ethan Hawke s Baby News
Source: Star Magazine Added: 946 day ago
According to reports, 24 's Mary Lynn Rajskub will be a mommy by the end of the summer.
24 Mary Lynn Rajskub Pregnant
Source: BuddyTv Added: 946 day ago
One of the most out-of-nowhere random moments of 24's sixth season was when Chloe O'Brian revealed that she was pregnant. In a case of life imitating art, Mary Lynn Rajskub, who plays Chloe O'Brian, announced today that she is pregnant....
24 Star Mary Lynn Rajskub Is Pregnant
Source: People Added: 947 day ago
"With the strike going on, I had to keep busy," the actress jokes
24 Star Mary Lynn Rajskub Debuts New Film at Sundance
Source: BuddyTv Added: 947 day ago
24 fans are still reeling from the indefinite postponement of their favorite drama. In these times of strike-induced, 24-less existence fans can still see their favorite actors in other side projects. The multi-talented actress and comedienne Mary Lynn Rajskub (who...