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Catherine O'Hara: Life Beat Funny Outta You?
30 Jan
Summary
- O'Hara believes everyone is born funny, with life either nurturing or stifling this trait.
- She found her comedic footing with the beloved role of Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek.
- Her portrayal of Moira inspired older women to take chances and have fun.
Catherine O'Hara believes that the capacity for humor is innate, present in everyone from birth. She posits that this natural comedic inclination is either nurtured through encouragement or sadly diminished by life's challenges.
O'Hara found a significant platform for her comedic talents as Moira Rose, the flamboyant former soap opera star in the hit series Schitt's Creek. This role earned her an Emmy award and resonated deeply with audiences.
She expressed a desire to create a character she enjoyed inhabiting, but was pleased that Moira inspired viewers. O'Hara noted that the character encouraged older women to take more risks and to have fun experimenting with their appearance, particularly with wigs.
