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Teri Hatcher: Doing theatre alleviates the aging issue for actresses

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O'Grady, S. (2026, November 2). Teri Hatcher: Doing theatre alleviates the aging issue for actresses. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/television-dominion-theatre-los-angeles-meryl-streep-london-b1303279.html

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Teri Hatcher discusses how performing theater helps actresses cope with aging by avoiding the scrutiny of cameras used in film and TV. She emphasizes the freedom and life-affirming aspects of live performances, such as real-time interaction and handling mistakes on stage. Hatcher recently took on a role in "The Devil Wears Prada" musical in London's West End, recommended to her by Vanessa Williams. Her performance began on October 20, and she will continue until February 6, with the show running until September 25, 2027.
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Teri Hatcher, known for her roles in TV series like "Desperate Housewives," has expressed how performing theatre helps alleviate concerns related to aging for actresses. In an interview, she noted that the absence of constant camera scrutiny allows actors more freedom and focus on their craft rather than physical appearance. Recommended by co-star Vanessa Williams for a musical role at London's Dominion Theatre, Hatcher emphasized her desire not to mimic previous portrayals when taking on new characters. She highlighted the live theatre experience as both challenging and liberating, particularly in handling unexpected errors during performances.

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“That’s not a character trait that people think of as associated with women, normally, so I think it’s a gift for the next woman to step into it.” Hatcher was recommended to the producers by her former Desperate Housewives co-star, Vanessa Williams, who finished playing Priestly in the musical in September. Hatcher made her West End debut on October 20 and, when she made her entrance through the stage floor, the audience broke into a huge round of applause. She said: “There was a little tiny part of me that took it in, that will be a memory that I have for a long time of what that was like, and then you just have to get on with it.” Hatcher will spend the festive period in London, but her schedule is full.
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🔮 She said: “After I got offered the part, I would not look at the movie because the last thing I want to do is try to repeat anything that she did.
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Teri Hatcher: Doing theatre alleviates the aging issue for actresses asserted
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Teri Hatcher has said doing theatre “alleviates the aging issue” for actresses because they do not have a camera in their face like when doing film or TV. asserted
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Hatcher has relished the opportunity to do theatre and appreciated the freedom it affords to actresses. asserted
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She added: “The space of live theatre, the adrenaline of it, the brain power. asserted
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It’s very life affirming. asserted
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It’s good at my age to be doing something like that. asserted
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“I think it allows women specifically to explore acting in a way that isn’t totally obsessed with the physicality because you don’t have a camera right here the whole time. asserted
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“That’s sort of a relief. asserted
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I like the idea of being in that arena.” asserted
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She said: “After I got offered the part, I would not look at the movie because the last thing I want to do is try to repeat anything that she did. asserted
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“I’m taking it on in the same way I would any other character. asserted
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“You look at the scenes and you’re trying to figure out what your character wants and what they’re trying to do.” asserted
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Asked about playing a role made famous by an actress as highly regarded as Streep, Hatcher said: “The gift that Meryl gives us, I would watch her read the phone book, no-one is ever going to be as iconic as her. asserted
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“She brought to life this character who is so singularly passionate about what she wants and feels at home in demanding excellence. asserted
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“That’s not a character trait that people think of as associated with women, normally, so I think it’s a gift for the next woman to step into it.” Hatcher was recommended to the producers by her former Desperate Housewives co-star, Vanessa Williams, who finished playing Priestly in the musical in September. Hatcher made her West End debut on October 20 and, when she made her entrance through the stage floor, the audience broke into a huge round of applause. She said: “There was a little tiny part of me that took it in, that will be a memory that I have for a long time of what that was like, and then you just have to get on with it.” Hatcher will spend the festive period in London, but her schedule is full. asserted
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She will have just Christmas Eve and Christmas Day off before getting back to work. asserted
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The actress found fame playing Lois Lane in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman (1993-1997) and played Bond girl Paris Carver opposite Pierce Brosnan in Tomorrow Never Dies (1997). asserted
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She later portrayed Susan Mayer in Desperate Housewives (2004-2012), a role which won her a Golden Globe Award. asserted
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She will star in The Devil Wears Prada until February 6 and the show will run at the Dominion Theatre until September 25 2027. asserted
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Tickets can be purchased on devilwearspradamusical.com. asserted
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