Michelle Pfeiffer, husband David E. Kelley break decades-long rule in marriage
Key Points:
- Michelle Pfeiffer stars in "Margot's Got Money Troubles," a new Apple+ series created by her husband David E. Kelley, marking their first professional collaboration after 32 years of marriage.
- The show, based on Rufi Thorpe's bestselling book, features Pfeiffer as Shyanne Millet, a former Hooter's waitress whose daughter Margot (played by Elle Fanning) starts an OnlyFans account after an unexpected pregnancy leaves her financially strained.
- Pfeiffer and Kelley had previously avoided working together to protect their marriage, but Pfeiffer was drawn to the role due to its Southern California setting and the character's depth, ultimately agreeing to collaborate.
- Kelley praised Pfeiffer's performance as a "home run," highlighting her ability to portray Shyanne's complex mix of anger and love, while Pfeiffer expressed nervousness about meeting the high standards of her husband's acclaimed writing.
- The series also stars Nick Offerman, Nicole Kidman, and Marcia Gay Harden, and has been well-received by the cast and creators for its strong scripts and collaborative production environment.