Marcia Gay Harden on a life lived off-screen

Since breaking out in the Coen Brothers' "Miller's Crossing," Marcia Gay Harden has won an Oscar (for "Pollock") and a Tony Award, and says she's appeared in more movies than she can count. But the self-described workaholic is much more comfortable being known as an actress than a celebrity. She talks with correspondent Seth Doane about her TV series, "So Help Me Todd," her interest in pottery, and how her three kids inspired her LGBTQ+ activism.
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[djdollase]

I had the privilege of working with this great actor. She was giving, sweet, unpretentious and a great “partner in crime” on set. Will always cherish that brief time.
You go, Marcia!!

[cynthiacopland]

“So Help Me Todd” is one ☝🏽 of the best new shows on television 📺!
Keep it up ⬆️

[rufusbayne]

She describes gardening and pottery beautifully. I believe we all need something that isolates us for a time and allows us to re-center ourselves. She's a smart woman and a great mother.

[deirdrechilds]

She seems like a wonderful woman. I absolutely love So Help me Todd; I hope it stays on air forever 😊😂

[annehere]

Fantastic actress! So glad Sunday Morning did a piece on her. Mystic River, Casa de los Babys, Miller's Crossing, The Spitfire Grill, Used People and on and on. Marcia, at the end of Mystic River, when she is calling to her son who is on a float in a parade, is the saddest, most touching moment. Dear god she wrenches your heart in that film. Going on too long, just want to say that if Marcia is in it, I'm watching it.

[nata]

What an amazing mother! Love is Love!!

[elenaferrucci]

She is my favorite actress ! I love this and she is soo talented and sweet !!!❤

[lfa]

I've been a fan of Marcia's for years. She's an extraordinary talent. How lovely to see this personal, witty, charming side of her. Nicely done.

[AnisDumont]

Love her. She's amazing. What a wonderful mom, too.

[Syren...Aka]

"They guide me AND my love of them guides me....otherwise what's the alternative?"

Periodt.

[Bmiller]

Her skill as an actor in unquestioned. It's voice as a parent that inspires me.

[thegreatcatsby]

She’s so amazing and personable!!
I’d love to have dinner with her ❤️

[TerlinguaTalkeetna]

She came into my awareness with Millers Crossing! Long long time ago. Where did all those years go? Way talented actor.

[annamarielewis]

One of my favorite actresses. Just binged all of Code Black. Love her.

[DanCrowleyNYC]

This was a beautiful interview! What a fantastic mother she is too. I will never forget the first time I saw her on film was in the 1996 indie dramedy The Daytrippers (with legends like Parker Posey, Anne Meara, Liev Schreiber and many more). Her one scene made me fall in love with her acting, and she has continued to radiate wonderful energy.

[jcwolfe]

I love her and I love it that she’s open about her kids gender identity. What a great actress and a great mom.

[judyvetrone]

I can't believe cbs cancelled the show.. It's great! Come on people

[anne]

I love Marcia Gay Harden! She is perfection.

[helend]

Always loved her as an actress. Now even more. My husband is a potter and his studio is the basement. Come by and throw down with him anytime, Marcia...

[ThePeterbuilt]

BRAVA Marcha! you've come a long way from the 4th fl. walk up on Morton st...!!!! I will always love you for what you did for me and my partner David in that time. Bless you and your beautiful Children! Peter