“Aliens and Lesbians”- Allison Janney Reveals Bizarre Input From a Hollywood Agent in Her Youth Days

Allison Janney says an agent once told her she could only play “aliens and lesbians”

Allison Janney (Photo: Shutterstock) Allison Janney is the first guest on a new CNN series called Coming Up, hosted by Elizabeth Wagmeister. Janney talks about her career and, at one point, is asked by Wagmeister if there are particular roles she’d still like to play. How about we take this to the next level? Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of ey…

An Agent Once Told Icon & Queen Alison Janney She Could Only Play "Aliens Or Lesbians"

There are certain pieces of celebrity information that arrive in my inbox and genuinely improve my day, and learning that Allison Janney was once told she could basically only play ... The post An Agent Once Told Icon & Queen Alison Janney She Could Only Play “Aliens Or Lesbians” appeared first on Star Observer.

“Aliens and Lesbians”- Allison Janney Reveals Bizarre Input From a Hollywood Agent in Her Youth Days

Allison Janney was once told by a Hollywood agent that she could only ever play aliens and lesbians, all because of her unusual height. The revelation surfaced during a candid new interview, where the actress reflected on the uncertain, formative years of her career. Long before Emmy wins and an Oscar defined her name, casting rooms apparently saw her as a woman who simply did not fit anywhere conventional. That old memory, strangely enough, sti…

Allison Janney was told she could only play ‘aliens and lesbians’ due to her height

Janney said she’s always been ‘very shy and not totally comfortable speaking as myself’

Allison Janney recalls being told she could only play 'Aliens and lesbians' by an acting agent

"I’ve played lesbians. I haven’t played an alien yet," said Janney The post Allison Janney recalls being told she could only play ‘Aliens and lesbians’ by an acting agent appeared first on Attitude.

Allison Janney Was Told by an Agent She Could Only Play ‘Aliens and Lesbians’ Because ‘I’m So Tall’

Allison Janney was told by an agent while starting out in the industry that she would only be able to play aliens and lesbians given her height.