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Allison Janney Discusses Career and Upcoming Roles

Updated 2026-08-10 19:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Actress Allison Janney discusses her role as a fictional president in the upcoming show 'The Diplomat,' her Broadway debut in 'Seven-Year Itch,' and her reluctance to venture into certain genres. Her insights provide a glimpse into her career trajectory.

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Allison Janney on Playing the President in ‘The Diplomat,’ Her Broadway ‘Seven-Year Itch’ and the One Genre She’s Never Tried

Allison Janney is shy, and she has no interest in ever being president. The first part surprises people. The second is now professionally inconvenient because Janney has spent the better part of two decades walking the corridors of a fictional Washington, D.C., and finally has taken the seat behind

2026-08-10 19:30 UTC