Felicity Huffman

Was Madonna's understudy and eventual successor in the David Mamet-penned 1988 Broadway play Speed-the-Plow . After confessing to Oprah that her dream was to be a back-up singer, the wish-granting Winfrey surprised Huffman with the chance to sing back-up for her idol, Tina Turner, in February 2005. Often participates in the Malibu Triathlon (competing in the celebrity division where three celebs divide up the tasks---she does the running portion); in 2005, she ran with a 101-degree fever. Has… Show more talked openly about her struggles with eating disorders and her own negative self-image. Is coauthor of the book A Practical Handbook for the Boyfriend and a contributor to the book Fired! Tales of the Canned, Canceled, Downsized & Dismissed .  Lends her support to campaigns that encourage pet adoptions.  ~ Rovi

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