“You're over there in the corner either thinking about the dead dog or whatever, you're bringing up your personal life and you need the space, and then somebody throws you a joke. Especially if it's an emotional scene, you don't want the joke.”

American actress, born 1959

Marcia Gay Harden is an American actress. Born in 1959, she first drew wide attention in 1990 with the Coen brothers’ film Miller’s Crossing. She later became known for a steady film career across drama and mainstream studio work. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Pollock and Mystic River, winning for her portrayal of artist Lee Krasner in Pollock. Her other notable credits include The First Wives Club, Flubber, Space Cowboys, Mona Lisa Smile, The Mist, and the Fifty Shades film series.