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The South African
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Desperate Housewives star dies
Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-winning actress known for her sharp comedic timing and memorable television roles, has died at the age of 71. Her family confirmed that she passed away in California following a battle with cancer. Mahaffey's publicist confirmed the news, and her husband, actor Joseph Kell, paid tribute to his late wife in a heartfelt statement. 'I've lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses,' Kell said. 'She will be missed.' Their daughter, Alice, also posted an emotional message on Facebook. 'I don't really have the words to say right now. Cancer sucks. I'll look for you in all the fun moments of life. I know that's where you'll be.' Born in Sumatra, Indonesia, to a Canadian mother and an American father, Mahaffey moved to Texas as a teenager. Her television debut came in the late 1970s with a role on the daytime soap opera The Doctors , which earned her a Daytime Emmy Award. In 1992, she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her acclaimed portrayal of Eve in the quirky cult series Northern Exposure . The role helped establish her as a standout talent in both comedy and drama. Mahaffey went on to appear in dozens of TV shows across genres, including Desperate Housewives , Young Sheldon , ER , The Man in the High Castle , and Glee . Her portrayal of Alma Hodge, the conniving ex-wife of Orson Hodge, made her a memorable presence on Wisteria Lane during Desperate Housewives ' heyday. In recent years, Mahaffey earned critical praise for her role as Madame Reynard in the 2020 film French Exit , opposite Michelle Pfeiffer. Her performance garnered a nomination for Best Supporting Female at the Independent Spirit Awards. In addition to her extensive TV work, Mahaffey had roles in films such as Sully and Seabiscuit . Her versatility, charisma, and nuanced performances made her a respected figure in Hollywood. Mahaffey is survived by her husband, Joseph Kell, and their daughter, Alice. Post your condolences below, by … Leaving a comment below, or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Felicity Huffman Shares Her Thoughts On 'Desperate Housewives' Reboot
Felicity Huffman took a stroll down Wisteria Lane — at least in spirit — by weighing in on the upcoming 'Desperate Housewives' reboot. Long before Bravo's housewives were flipping tables and stealing spotlights, Huffman and her band of perfectly imperfect suburbanites hit the ground running in 2004 on ABC, redefining what it meant to live behind a white picket fence. Now, years later, 'Scandal' star Kerry Washington will executive produce an upcoming revival, 'Wisteria Lane.' Washington's involvement sparked discussion on Wednesday's episode of 'Good Morning America' when Huffman was asked to share her thoughts. 'Can I ask you about 'Desperate Housewives?'' co-host Robin Roberts eagerly asked, noting the buzz surrounding the new take on the beloved drama. 'Isn't that great,' Huffman said almost instantaneously. 'They're going to do Wisteria Lane with women of color — and I am all for it.' After voicing her support, Huffman joked that she 'will be doing craft services for the project.' In case there were still any doubts about her enthusiasm, Huffman doubled down with a heartfelt nod to Washington. 'I just think it's wonderful, and I'm a huge fan of Kerry's,' she added. Co-host Michael Strahan followed up, asking who she thought might take her former role. 'Oh my God, I have no idea. I think a lot of people could do it better than I did,' Huffman said modestly. 'I can't wait to see it.' Felicity Huffman Says Her 'Old Life Died' After College Admissions Scandal Felicity Huffman Could've Kept Quiet, Instead She Spoke Out And Removed All Doubt Felicity Huffman Lands First Post-Prison Acting Gig After College Admissions Scandal
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Felicity Huffman Reacts To Kerry Washington's ‘Desperate Housewives' Spinoff
Kerry Washington's pending spinoff of the acclaimed Desperate Housewives television series has support from one of the show's leading cast members. Felicity Huffman, who starred in the series as Lynette Scavo, earned a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and nominations for three Golden Globe Awards for her portrayal. 'Isn't that great? They're gonna do Wisteria Lane with women of color, and I am all for it,' Huffman said Wednesday on Good Morning America. 'I just think it's wonderful, and I'm a huge fan of Kerry's.' She continued to detail when asked who she thinks could fill Scavo's shoes, 'Oh my god, I have no idea. I think a lot of people could do it better than I did, so I can't wait to see it.' Earlier this month, Washington confirmed that her production company, Simpson Street, is reimagining the Desperate Housewives mystery as Wisteria Lane through Onyx Collective after Deadline exclusively reported the news. Sources informed the outlet that there are no current plans for characters from the original series to appear on Wisteria Lane. 'I can't say too much — it's very newly announced, it's in development,' detailed the actress at the time, 'The idea is that it's new times, there's new challenges, it's like — what happens on that cul-de-sac now? It's really exciting.' According to Deadline, Wisteria Lane was written by Natalie Chaidez, and is described as a fun, sexy, darkly comedic soap/mystery in the vein of Desperate Housewives, set among a group of five very different friends — and sometimes frenemies — who all live on a picture-perfect cul-de-sac. The original series was created by Marc Cherry and aired for eight seasons on ABC from October 2004 until May 2012. More from Tyler Perry, Shonda Rhimes Celebrate Kerry Washington Receiving Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame Kerry Washington Takes Command In New 'The Six Triple Eight' Trailer: Watch Kerry Washington Invests In Black-Owned Social Media Platform Spill
New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Felicity Huffman reacts to Kerry Washington's ‘Desperate Housewives' reboot
Approved by Lynette Scavo. Felicity Huffman reacted to the news that Kerry Washington is developing a 'Desperate Housewives' reboot during an appearance on 'Good Morning America' Wednesday. 'Isn't that great? They're gonna do Wisteria Lane with women of color, and I am all for it,' Huffman, 62, said while promoting her new Lifetime movie 'The Thirteenth Wife: Escaping Polygamy.' 8 Felicity Huffman attends A New Way Of Life 2022 Gala in Los Angeles in December 2022. Getty Images 'I'm gonna do craft service for it,' she joked of her involvement in the reboot, adding, 'But I just think it's wonderful. And I'm a huge fan of Kerry's.' When asked who she'd like to play Lynette in the remake, Huffman replied, 'Oh my god, I have no idea. I think a lot of people could do it better than I did, so I can't wait to see it.' 8 Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo in 'Desperate Housewives.' © 2004 ABC, INC. 8 Kerry Washington seen outside 'Good Morning America' in New York City on May 2. GC Images 'Desperate Housewives' aired on ABC from 2004 to 2012, starring Huffman, Eva Longoria, Marcia Cross and Teri Hatcher. For her role as the stay-at-home mom, Huffman won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 2005. 8 Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria, Teri Hatcher and Felicity Huffman in 'Desperate Housewives.' ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection 7 years after the show ended, Huffman was charged in the nationwide 2019 Varsity Blues college admissions scandal. She admitted to shelling out $15,000 to have someone else take her daughter Sophia's SATs. The Oscar nominee served 11 days in jail in Oct. 2019. She subsequently paid a $30,000 fine and completed 250 hours of community service. 8 Felicity Huffman arrives at 'Good Morning America' on May 28. GC Images In a new interview with Entertainment Tonight, Huffman said about the reboot, 'First of all, I'm a huge fan of Kerry Washington's. She's so talented and such a force. But I think it's great they're doing Wisteria Lane with women of color. It's exactly what's needed, it's exactly the stories we need to be told. So I am all for it.' But Huffman admitted she thinks it would be 'distasteful' if she appears in the reboot. 'I think it should just live on its own,' she stated. 'I think [creator] Marc Cherry is involved, so it'll certainly have that voice.' 8 Felicity Huffman and Vanessa Williams in 'Desperate Housewives.' Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Last month, it was announced that Washington, 48, and the Disney-owned Onyx Collective were developing a reboot of the comedy-drama-mystery series with 'The Flight Attendant' showrunner Natalie Chaidez. The 'Desperate Housewives' remake will be a 'fun, sexy, darkly comedic soap/mystery' set around 'a group of five very different friends and sometimes frenemies who all live on a picture-perfect cul-de-sac called 'Wisteria Lane,'' according to Variety. 8 Kerry Washington attends the 2025 Met Gala. Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue However, fans of the original series quickly slammed the reboot news on social media. 'Stop ruining the classics and come up with something original,' one fan wrote on X. 8 Felicity Huffman, Teri Hatcher, Marcia Cross and Eva Longoria in 'Desperate Housewives.' © 2004 ABC, INC. 'The same thing that happened to sex and the city is about to happen to desperate housewives,' another person tweeted, referencing 'And Just Like That.' While appearing on 'The View' earlier this month, Washington said about the remake, 'The idea is that it's new times. There are new challenges.' 'It's like, what happens on that cul-de-sac now?' she added. 'It's really exciting.'
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Felicity Huffman supports Desperate Housewives reboot led by women of color titled Wisteria Lane
Felicity Huffman, best known for her role as Lynette Scavo on Desperate Housewives, has shared her support for the upcoming reboot of the iconic series. In a recent appearance on Good Morning America, Huffman expressed excitement for the new project, titled Wisteria Lane, though she noted she likely won't be involved beyond cheering from the sidelines. 'They're going to do Wisteria Lane with all women of color, and I'm all for it,' she said. 'I'm going to do craft services,' she joked, adding, 'I just think it's wonderful, and I'm a huge fan of Kerry's.' The upcoming reboot will reimagine the original suburban drama with a new cast of women of color. It is being developed by 20th Television in collaboration with Kerry Washington's production company and will be written by Natalie Chaidez. The title, Wisteria Lane, references the fictional street where the original show was set. Desperate Housewives, which aired from 2004 to 2012, starred Huffman alongside Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria, and Marcia Cross. When asked who should portray Lynette Scavo in the reboot, Huffman replied humbly, 'I think a lot of people could do it better than I did, so I can't wait to see it.' Since its announcement in April, Wisteria Lane has sparked a range of reactions from fans, with some voicing concern over reviving a beloved classic with a new approach. Huffman also appeared on the morning show to promote her upcoming Lifetime project, The Thirteenth Wife: Escaping Polygamy, a two-part movie based on true events.
