Elizabeth Perkins

‘Weeds’ is returning for its sixth season, and judging from the trailer, it looks like the disturbing story-lines will continue.  I actually thought last season was the best yet, with Esteban’s character having a much more prevelant role in the show.  He’s pretty much the only supporting actor thus far that I really like.  As a side-note, I now understand exactly why Mary Louise Parker turned down Teri Hatcher’s role in ‘Desperate Housewives.’  It’s wasn’t quite dark enough for her taste...Read Full Story

‘Weeds’ is returning for its sixth season, and judging from the trailer, it looks like the disturbing story-lines will continue.  I actually thought last season was the best yet, with Esteban’s character having a much more prevelant role in the show.  He’s pretty much the only supporting actor thus far that I really like.  As a side-note, I now understand exactly why Mary Louise Parker turned down Teri Hatcher’s role in ‘Desperate Housewives.’  It’s wasn’t quite dark enough for her taste...Read Full Story

This news is devastating.  Elizabeth Perkins is leaving 'Weeds' to play James Marsden's mother in 'I Hop,' a live-action CG-Animated comedy.  Good for her?  Perhaps I am biased since she is my favorite character on 'Weeds,' but I am not sure this is the best career move.  Television is a consistent, high-paying gig, and film roles are hard to land.  What will she do after this?  Couldn't she do both?  I actually think the last season of the show was the best, so why jump ship now?  Maybe she...Read Full Story

Actress Elizabeth Perkins has quit cult TV show Weeds to play James Marsden’s mum in a new movie. The Big star was nominated for three Emmy Awards for her role as Celia Hodes in the drug-fueled comedy-drama. The departure news comes as Perkins signs on to play Enchanted star Marsden’s mother in live action/animation film Hop. In the film Marsden is entrusted with the welfare of the son of the Easter Bunny, voiced by Russell Brand, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Perkins is also...Read Full Story

Elizabeth Perkins is trading in her role as a conniving mom in "Weeds" for a big-screen turn as another mother figure in "Hop," the live-action/CG-animated hybrid comedy from Illumination Entertainment and Universal. Perkins, repped by Gersh and Brillstein Entertainment Partners, is ending her ... — full article at hollywoodreporter.comRead Full Story