Allison Janney on Playing the President in ‘The Diplomat’
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Allison Janney on Playing the President in ‘The Diplomat’

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Actress Allison Janney discussed her role as president in “The Diplomat” and revealed a surprising personal trait. She also mentioned upcoming work in a Broadway production of 'Seven-Year Itch' and genres she has not yet explored.

Janney noted that many people are surprised to learn she is shy, despite frequently portraying powerful figures on screen. This shyness is somewhat ironic given her recent professional focus: Janney has spent approximately two decades acting in roles set within the fictional world of Washington, D.C., and now finds herself playing the president of the United States.

The actress currently stars in “The Diplomat,” where she embodies the role of the nation’s commander-in-chief. She also shared that she will be appearing in a Broadway production of 'Seven-Year Itch'.

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