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Allison Janney's 'Worst' TV Moment Revealed
3 Oct
Summary
- Janney recalled a cringe-worthy line she delivered on 'Law & Order'.
- The scene involved her character realizing a dire predicament.
- She played Ann Madsen in the 1990s 'Law & Order' episode 'Old Friends'.
Veteran actress Allison Janney, known for her role in "The Diplomat," has shared a memorable, albeit cringe-worthy, experience from her early career. Appearing in two episodes of the popular crime drama "Law & Order" in the 1990s, Janney recounted a specific line delivery that has stuck with her.
Her second appearance was in the Season 4 finale, "Old Friends," where she portrayed Ann Madsen, the CEO of a baby-food company facing trouble with the Russian mafia. During an intense exchange with Ben Stone, Janney's character had a moment of realization about her perilous situation.
This particular scene included the line, "It's only baby food ... my God, how did I end up here?" Janney has since expressed that she found this dialogue "awful" and "cringe," indicating a persistent discomfort with the performance even years later.
