Glenn Close on Avoiding Repetition in Her Career
Glenn Close shared, “I don't want to repeat myself because I think I'd be really bored.” Despite the many iconic women involved in Ryan Murphy projects, it’s surprising that Close hadn’t worked with him until now. That changed with Hulu’s All’s Fair.
Joining the Cast of All’s Fair
Close plays Dina, a commanding lawyer at an all-female firm featuring Kim Kardashian, Sarah Paulson, Niecy Nash, and Naomi Watts among others. She admitted, “I was intimidated until I started to understand the tone. And once I understood the tone, then it became really fun.”
The Power of Collaboration
Close reflected on the unique energy of the cast, saying, “To bring all that energy...and all that experience together is bound to create something really unique.” This experience forged lasting friendships:
This group of women, they’ll be my friends for the rest of my life.
Career Philosophy and Upcoming Projects
What drives Close, besides her talent, is a refusal to repeat roles: “I’m basically up for anything as long as it represents a new exploration.” She will soon appear in Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, which premieres the same week as All’s Fair. Close commented humorously, “I got two Ryans in the same week. It was like, what?”
Editor's Note
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and publication.
Many from my generation first discovered Glenn Close through 101 Dalmatians. I remember watching Fatal Attraction at 12, after my father rented it.
Author’s Summary
Glenn Close values new challenges in her career, finding joy in unique collaborations and forming lasting bonds with fellow actors.