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Does this woman never sleep?

Actress, author, feminist, activist, philanthropist.

Ann Marie(That Girl), Rachel's mom (Friends), Judge Mary Conway Clark (Law & Order: SVU).

St. Jude's Childrens' Research Hospital.

Free To Be…

Emmy(s), Golden Globe, Grammy, Peabody, Women In Film Lucy Award, AWMF Gracie Award, not to mention a Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Be it television, stage, audio or the written page, there almost isn't territory in which Marlo Thomas hasn't made her mark. Hers is a familiar presence to four generations. Today we celebrate this amazing, multi-faceted lady on her birthday.

Happy Birthday, Ms Thomas!

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I wonder if That Girl influenced Madonna's "Who's That Girl" later on. Marlo certainly seems like the sort of person who would keep Madonna obsessed with her.