It seems like a lot of work, whatever it is. I know it is such a focus in this generation with TikTok and Instagram and all these things, and I don't even know what's going on half the time. Well, I grew up in New England, playing sports, hanging out at the beach, so was a focus among my friends and peers growing up. ![]() I love that you own that and aren’t afraid to say it, because everything you’re saying is true. So I don't get caught up in the age game, or the weight game or any other game that society or people might put on you when you turn a certain age. I have a very strong confidence and self-awareness of how I feel and what I look like. I actually had no reservations or insecurities about turning 50. ![]() You had a milestone birthday in April, turning 50. It's so important to surround yourself with good people that want you to succeed, and who you want to succeed as well. Specifically, like, “You should do this,” or “This is how the audition should go.” I wasn't as experienced, so I just assumed those people knew more than me. What advice would you give yourself walking onto the Blue Bloods stage for the first time back in 2010? But I do think the business has opened up and become more inclusive. I am certainly not in a position to complain, as I'm sitting on a show for 10-plus years. There's just a lot of wonderful material written for women now. That fluidity has really opened the doors for a lot of people. Now there's no judgment about going from one medium to another. It was just kind of like everybody had their space. If you were doing movies, you didn't really do TV. When I got into the business, it was very separated. What are you empowered by, and what still frustrates you? The industry has changed so much since Blue Bloods first premiered. He would come and wear the walkie-talkies and be part of the camera department from time to time. There's a grief to that isn't often addressed. As much as I miss Sami and those relationships, it's very realistic because you have that loss, which is a very relatable life situation and a strange reality. I mean, I've got stepsons who are that same age, and we don't see them anymore because they're off at college or they're doing internships. It's unfortunate that her character is often at school, but at the same time, it's so realistic. It’s been so fun to see the relationship grow between you and Sami Gayle, who plays your onscreen daughter, Nicky Reagan-Boyle. And I felt like there's some strength and relatability in that for a lot of people. But I don't know if it was ever a specific conversation of, “Let's just leave Erin single, as a single mother.” She was introduced on the show as a single, newly divorced, single parent. The producers would bring some characters in every once in a while to play that romantic interest, and to me it always felt so forced. It was just nice to be around that energy. I was taken aback that they were so thankful that Natasha was back. Sarah Jessica Parker is such a kind, welcoming human being. When I went to And Just Like That… and started filming, everybody was so grateful and gracious, from the writers, creators, and producers to every actress I worked with on that show. It's easy to think, Oh, I've done this, so let me go do that, where the grass is greener, but I think all of us understand what a good thing we have here. Where does that loyalty and work ethic come from? Everybody wants to show up and do their best work. It doesn't come around that often, so when you're working with people who express gratitude, it just fuels the show. We know how lucky we are to be on this show-and such a long-running show at that. We also have a team of actors who really appreciate the job and each other. It all has to do with the writing and new, more complicated story lines. So, tell me, now that you’re going into the 12th season of Blue Bloods, how does playing Erin Reagan still fulfill you? That’s such a great person to base her on. Kennedy Jr.'s wife, was kind of my image of who Natasha was. ![]() And to be fair, I mean the fashion that everyone's wearing on Sex and the City and And Just Like That…, you just want to take it all in and try to re-create it.ĭid you give Natasha any sort of backstory when you got the role? She was so interesting, but there was a lot we didn’t-and still don’t-know about her.īecause originally it was one line, I think at the time I really created a backstory for myself. Well, granted, I don’t know how many people would want to show up at a crime scene for Blue Bloods outside an abandoned warehouse, but so many of your scenes are indoors anyway.
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