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Grey's Star's New Role: A Familiar Light
9 Nov
Summary
- Jessica Capshaw starred as Dr. Arizona Robbins on Grey's Anatomy.
- Capshaw sees similarities between her Grey's and 9-1-1 characters.
- She is the daughter of actress Kate Capshaw and director Steven Spielberg.
Jessica Capshaw, recognized for her role as Blythe Hart in "9-1-1: Nashville," has a notable acting history prior to this series. Many viewers first knew her as Dr. Arizona Robbins from the long-running medical drama "Grey's Anatomy," where she appeared for many seasons. Her acting career also includes roles in other television series and films such as "Minority Report."
Capshaw herself has observed parallels between her characters on "Grey's Anatomy" and "9-1-1: Nashville." She described Dr. Arizona Robbins as bringing a necessary lightness to "Grey's Anatomy's" often "dark and twisty" narrative. She feels her current character, Blythe Hart, also embodies this warmth, potentially stemming from her privileged background.
Beyond her professional achievements, Jessica Capshaw comes from a prominent Hollywood family. She is the daughter of actress Kate Capshaw and acclaimed director Steven Spielberg. "9-1-1: Nashville," featuring Capshaw as Blythe Hart, is currently airing its second season on ABC.
