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Laura Benanti

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Actress

The Resume

    (July 15, 1979- )
    Born in New York, New York
    Film, television, and theater actress and singer
    Best known for playing Louise in the Broadway musical 'Gypsy'
    Portrayed Bunny Mother Carol-Lynne in 'The Playboy Club'
    Other notable theater credits include 'Into the Woods,' 'Nine,' 'Swing!' 'The Wedding Singer,' and 'Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown'

Why she might be annoying:

    She said that as a child, she was 'very serious.'
    She also admitted that she was an 'ugly duckling.'
    She nearly injured herself severely when she fractured her neck while rehearsing.
    She divorced her first husband , Spin Doctors singer Chris Barron.
    Her nickname is 'La-La.'
    She reportedly starved herself to land several roles.

Why she might not be annoying:

    Her parents were divorced.
    She is of Yugoslavian, German, Irish, and Native American heritage.
    Fortunately, her injury did not stop her showbiz career.
    Her biological parents were also performers; her stepfather is a psychologist.
    She won a Tony in 2008 for her performance in 'Gypsy.'
    She appearrf as a guest artist on the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C.'s live album 'You've Got to Be Carefully Taught: The Songs of Hammerstein & Sondheim.'
    She did some very steamy (sometimes nearly nude) scenes in 'The Playboy Club.'

Credit: Birdienest81


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 93 Votes: 50.54% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 29 Votes: 44.83% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 21 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 20 Votes: 55.00% Annoying