Celebrity Extra: Julianna Margulies
By Dana Jackson
Q: I saw a commercial with Julianna Margulies in a new series. Did “The Good Wife” end? What is her new show? -- J.K.
A: "The Good Wife" was a smash hit series for CBS, but it's been long gone, having ended its run in 2016 after seven seasons. It spawned a successful spin-off series called "The Good Fight," starring Christine Baranski, and has another spin-off in the works called "Elsbeth." It will star Carrie Preston as "the astute but unconventional attorney" who fans will recall from the same role she played on "The Good Fight."
As for Margulies, she is one of television's most acclaimed and employable actresses, having turned a one-episode guest role on NBC's "ER" into an Emmy award-winning one that lasted six seasons. In recent years, she's accepted parts that have allowed her to stretch her already impressive range. She played an abrasive fashion magazine editor in the AMC series "Dietland," followed by a doctor racing against time to stop an Ebola virus outbreak in "The Hot Zone."
Most recently, she returned as Reese Witherspoon's ex-girlfriend and co-anchor in the Apple TV+ drama series "The Morning Show." Margulies once said that the character is a cross between Diane Sawyer and Rachel Maddow. As for any other upcoming projects, it surely won't be long before Margulies is asked to headline a new series, but for now, she seems content making a big impact in smaller roles.
Julianna Margulies in "The Morning Show". Photo Credit: Apple TV+
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Q: How is Priscilla Presley been doing since the unexpected death of her daughter, Lisa Marie? -- G.G.
A: Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley attended the Golden Globe Awards together this past January to support Austin Butler in his nominated role (he won!) in the feature film "Elvis." Just two days later, Lisa Marie was rushed to the hospital with a bowel obstruction that would claim her life. Her mother, Priscilla, issued a statement shortly thereafter and asked for privacy for her "profound loss."
Now, almost a year later, Priscilla herself will be the subject of a film directed by Sofia Coppola, daughter of Francis Ford Coppola ("The Godfather") and Oscar winner for her screenplay of the 2003 film "Lost in Translation."
"Priscilla," which will premiere in theaters on Nov. 3, stars Cailee Spaeny ("Mare of Easttown") as the titular character. Coppola says that she really connected with the young Priscilla who was thrust into stardom seemingly overnight and how impressed she was when Priscilla later left her marriage with Elvis.
As for how Priscilla is doing, she'll likely speak more about it in upcoming interviews for her biographical film, which she helped co-write.
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Q: My mother's favorite talk show is "The Talk," but she is worried it won't be back with new episodes because of the strikes. Is there anything definitive I can tell her about it? -- L.L.
A: By the time you read this, the syndicated multi-host show "The Talk" will be back with new episodes. Season 14 took off on Oct. 9 with the same five hosts and a new executive producer, Rob Crabbe, who served the same role on the fun-filled "The Late Late Show with James Corden."
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