The rich life for Christine Baranski

As a child she performed Broadway tunes to a statue of the Virgin Mary. And during her five-decade career in films, TV, and on stage, two-time Tony Award-winner Christine Baranski has played characters who are sophisticated, smart and savvy. Correspondent Mo Rocca sits down with Baranski, who stars in "The Good Fight" and the new HBO series, "The Gilded Age," about her rich life on- and off-screen.

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[confessionhorrorbaby]

The rare kind of actor who's great even when the material isn't. That's a skill not many have. She's always a joy to watch.

[leaannadavis]

Fell in love with her in The Birdcage. She is one of those “I’ll watch anything she is in” actors.

[msmiller]

My Lord, what an amazingly humble and grounded star. I can't believe she's 70, so beautiful and youthful. I can believe how proud she is of being 70, she's earned every minute of it in the best way.

[cliffordscharff]

When Ms. Baranski speaks of notifying her mother she was accepted to Julliard, she closes her eyes for several moments, apparently visualizing that wonderful moment in their relationship. Beautiful!

[dianaswan]

She's lovely.What a great reminder that talented mature women do NOT have to fade away.I have a feeling we'll be seeing her for a long time.Thank goodness!❤

[alexandrebb]

To me, this woman is the incarnation of charisma and elegance! She is not only an extraordinary actress, she is also an amazing person! Long live this incredible lady!!!❤💖❤

[dijonrolle]

Christine remains a class act! Beautiful, elegant, humble, and talented. Wishing her continued success.

[Nabhan]

Such a class act and so well spoken. Loved how it ended with her saying she had a lot of answered prayers in her life.

[variousJnames]

This woman is CLASS, redefined! I've loved her in everything I've ever seen her in (and there's no way she's 70!! She looks fantastic and beautiful)

[tigergreg]

I've always liked this woman, and her work, but I never realized how incredible she really is.

[chrisfinch]

Christine continues to dazzle Hollywood with her bright spirits and her elegant beauty. Even around the Holidays, she is the lovely Martha May Whovier.

[WaterLikeMisery]

she's a gem and deserves everything good that has ever come her way.

[sherylchapman]

I grew up in Buffalo, and I am Polish. I can relate to so much of her background. She is a great actress!

[olenkasalas]

this interview is so rich, Christine still has that same spirit that she had when she was a student, this is her year, I can't love her more ❤️

[annsmith]

What a terrific interview! Christine has a very full life without having to shout it from the rooftops with "Look at me...me....me...me". The take-away: Be very clear about what you want ✨🌞✨

[lynndinovo]

Christine's voice is very soothing and refined. She is lovely and talented. She seems to have that rare quality of humility.

[lindamuncy]

She is so lovely in every aspect of her life. I love that she is humble and mentions her “answered prayers”. Classy.

[radfarraday]

She is amazing. I am so sorry her husband has passed.

[PhilipsWood]

Elegance oozes from her pores. She has a very unique way about her that nobody else has; truly one of our greatest actresses. Christine Baranski is in a league all her own!

[michelerocks]

I must say I came to love her kind of late when she was on Cybil. She made that show & every show she has graced us with since. 💜