WILL & GRACE STAR | Karen Walker's in town, hide the vodka

By Ian Horner
Updated June 7 2019 - 11:08am, first published 7:37am

Megan Mullally was born into a showbiz family. A struggling showbiz family. Her dad, Carter Mullally, found it hard to get work and his daughter never really achieved until he'd died. "Subconsciously, because I didn't want to pass him." She was 32 when he died. At 39, she landed the role of a lifetime, as a drunken, lazy, self-obsessed woman who lives off her husband's wealth and has a fondness for vodka martinis. Originally she tested for the part of her boss, Grace Adler. No go. Then they called her back to read for the other role. Right now she's in Australia to perform with her band Nancy and Beth. Actor Stephanie Hunt (The Resident) is the other half. At the time of this phone interview Megan was shopping in Melbourne and happily put on hold the sale of the moment.

Have many recognised you here in Australia? Not really, I haven't been out and about much, it's been freezing. Now I'm in a dog-accessories store looking at dog clothing! But I mean, it depends on whether I start talking or not [laughs]. Even though my voice is lower than on Will & Grace it's still, you know, people know who I am.

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