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Frasier Star Reveals Show's Pregnancy Cover-Up
11 Oct
Summary
- Jane Leeves' pregnancy was hidden during season 8 filming.
- Daphne's weight gain was used to conceal Leeves' pregnancy.
- David Hyde Pierce had not considered Daphne becoming a mother sooner.
Jane Leeves, known for her role as Daphne Moon in Frasier, recently shared her perspective on how her first pregnancy was managed behind the scenes. During season 8, when Leeves became pregnant with her daughter Isabella, the show's writers chose to hide her changing physique.
To conceal the pregnancy, Daphne's character was written to gain weight, leading to a storyline where she attended a 'fat camp.' Leeves used this period for her maternity leave. Upon her return, she announced the birth of her baby by revealing she had lost the exact weight of her newborn.
Leeves suggested an alternative approach where Daphne's pregnancy could have been integrated into the plot, especially since she and Niles had recently started their relationship. This idea, that Daphne and Niles might have eloped and returned with a baby, had not occurred to co-star David Hyde Pierce.
Pierce, who portrayed Niles Crane, reflected that such a storyline would have significantly altered the show's narrative. The series ultimately focused on developing the romance between Niles and Daphne over an extended period before they became parents.
