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This 37-year-old Broadway babe was the rage of the stage last year when she starred as the troubled daughter of a brilliant mathematician in the Pulitzer Prize--winning play Proof. Speaking of math, you might need a calculator to add up all the awards this sassy stage diva won: She took home a record-breaking number of honors for an actress in one role, including the Tony, the Obie, and the Drama Desk Award. Now, this tireless thespian has tackled a new project: She has directed and produced a series of public-service announcements featuring famous friends like Mia Farrow, Jimmy Fallon, Faith Evans, and Natasha Lyonne, all speaking out against the recent hate crimes in America. We think that's proof enough that this driven leading lady is not only talented but also compassionate.
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After September 11, I heard and read of so many innocent Arab Americans who had been attacked or who were living in fear. I became frustrated because I felt that this country is a place where people should ...
Source: HighBeam Research, Mary-Louise Parker: stage stunner. (fun fearless females 2002).(Brief...