Allison Janney's breakout role was in the cult classic "Drop Dead Gorgeous," where she played a beauty pageant contestant's alcoholic mother.

Janney won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "I, Tonya," where she played Tonya Harding's mother.

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Janney's first TV role was on the soap opera "Guiding Light," where she played a maid.

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Janney has appeared in every episode of the hit show "Mom," playing the lead character's mother.

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In "The West Wing," Janney played the White House press secretary and won four Emmys for her role.

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Janney has also done voiceover work, including in the animated movie "Finding Nemo" and the TV show "American Dad!"

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Janney has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Janney has been nominated for 11 Emmy Awards in total, including for her roles in "Mom" and "Masters of Sex."

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Janney has played a variety of roles, from a guidance counsellor in "Juno" to a grieving mother in "The Help."

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Janney has also appeared on Broadway, earning a Tony nomination for her role in "Six Degrees of Separation."

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Before acting, Janney was a competitive figure skater and even considered pursuing a professional career.

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Janney is good friends with actress Anna Faris, who co-starred with her in "Mom."

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