Michael Urie isn’t the only Ugly Betty cast member starring in a stage production this summer.  Judith Light, who plays the show’s matriarch Claire, is currently starring in A.R. Gurney’s “Children, and the Boston Globe has a very enlightening article about it.
Apparently, in the late 90’s, Light had fallen into a kind of rut, pretty much only working TV pilots and movies of the week.  She had turned down part in a play that she felt she wasn’t a right fit for, and her longtime manager, Herb Hamsher, challenged her about it and accused her of running scared from …read more

I just love this look from Judith Light. The Ugly Betty star is always beautifully refined.

Judith attended the Broadway opening night of Noel Coward’s ‘Blithe Spirit’ at Schubert Theatre in New York City on Sunday. She later attended the opening night party at Sardi’s.
The black scarf and white coat are a wonderful contrast, and it makes me wonder about the dress she’s wearing underneath.
I love how the producers and writers of Ugly Betty seemed to have listened to the fans, and transitioned Claire into a wise, if flawed, mentor for Betty. Her scenes with Betty in episode …read more

We’d like to wish a happy birthday to Judith Light of Ugly Betty. Judith is one of our favorite actors, whether in Ugly Betty or in other projects. Today happens to be one of those cool “rounded” birthdays, as well. I hope she doesn’t mind if I tell you that today is Judith’s 60th birthday!
Light has, since her first appearance in season 1, brought a certain “seasoning” to the show. Where Tony Plana has been a grounding force, Light has added the other end of the spectrum. Her character Claire is world-weary, with a touch …read more

I knew I’d find another Ugly Betty star in Washington, DC.    Here is Judith Light, entering the Artists and Athletes Inaugural Ball last night. 
 
This reception was held by (who else?) the Artists and Athletes Alliance, a not-for-profit organization, operates as the nexus between the entertainment community and Washington, D.C.   They assist artists and athletes in navigating the halls of government, as well as helping them better understand the political process.
Also at the reception, held at Cafe Milano, were Tobey Maguire, Brandon Routh, David Arquette, Her Royal Highness Queen Noor of Jordan, Jeffery Ross  , Isaiah Washington, …read more

Here a MORE pics of the Ugly Betty cast at the premiere of Shrek The Musical. This time it’s the women, specifically America Ferrera and Judith Light.
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I don’t know if many of you will agree with me, but I think this is a GREAT look for Ferrera. The pattern is just cool (She’s worn something similar before). Notice the eye-catching part of the dress is in the center. You fashionistas will have to explain WHY this works, but it’s extremely flattering on America. Now, for Judith Light:
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The power …read more

Here are some wonderful photos of Judith Light attending The Cinema Society’s screening of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
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The Brad Pitt film will be released Christmas Day in the US.
I Love, love, LOVE this look on Judith. Part Ellen, Part Elvis, it just looks right on Light. It seems like the kind of outfit they’d feature in Hot Flash.
As an aside, did they ever decide the final fate of Hot Flash on Ugly Betty? As I recall, Alexis was planning on killing it, but never quite did, and Connor later …read more

As I recently told you, Ugly Betty’s Judith Light was at the 36th Annual International Emmy Awards. On the red carpet, she spoke of an upcoming spark in Claire’s love life.
Here are some photos of Light at the event.
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This is a beautiful, sophisticated look for Judith.
Considering how quickly (in Betty time) Hilda bounced back from the loss of Santos, I’d say it’s time for Claire to get a little love in her life. And what self-respecting man of mature age would not go for this absolutely beautiful woman?
Yes, there …read more

Ugly Betty romance news! This is something I’ve been wondering about for a long time, and now it looks quite possible.  According to an interview of Judith Light backstage at the International Emmy Awards, Claire is apparently going to enter into a relationship soon.
“We’re going to see some stuff about Claire. Claire has some loneliness problems, some issues,” Light says.  “She’s got a very complicated psyche, so you’re going to see some of that coming out. Maybe she’ll start dating again, maybe there’s an old flame from a long time ago.”
An old flame.  Hmmmm, this could get very interesting.  In …read more

The good folks at Soapnet.com have hooked us up with their exclusive interview with Ugly Betty’s Judith Light at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

There is, understandably, a good amount of talk about Light’s work with One Life to Live.  I had forgotten her soap work, and she rightfully explains how it is by far the hardest work in show business.
It is enlightening to know that a) when Light was on One Life To Live the show had TelePrompTers (which she says she couldn’t use), and b) apparently, they aren’t in use anymore.
Judith seemed a little harried, fitting these appearances in between …read more

More Emmy 2008 category semi-final lists are coming in, this time Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.  Not surprisingly, Vanessa Williams made the list.  More surprising (to me at least), is the inclusion of Judith Light.  Here is the whole list:
Kristin Chenoweth, “Pushing Daisies”Conchata Ferrell, “Two and a Half Men”Jenna Fischer, “The Office”Jane Krakowski, “30 Rock”Judith Light, “Ugly Betty”Elizabeth Perkins, “Weeds”Amy Poehler, “Saturday Night Live”Jean Smart, “Samantha Who?”Holland Taylor, “Two and a Half Men”Vanessa Williams, “Ugly Betty”
Williams deserves to be here.  One thing about this strange season that most can agree on is that the Ugly Betty writers …read more