One of the things I learned on my trip to LA was that most of celebrities we met were really down to earth. That goes for the moms I met too: Marlee Matlin (“Switched at Birth”), Constance Marie (“Switched at Birth”), Holly Marie Combs (“Pretty Little Liars”) and Laura Leighton (“Pretty Little Liars”).
When we got to talk to these amazing ladies, it wasn’t an interview. It was more like a conversation with them, because we were all sitting at tables and eating appetizers together.
To be honest, I was most excited to meet Marlee Matlin. To make it in this business, she would have to be a strong woman and that she was. It was interesting to hear her take on parenting. I even learned that she’s originally from Chicagoland! I had no idea. She was super nice and relatable.
Constance Marie was beyond funny. She talked about how she only has a 5 year old and how her ovaries wouldn’t be doing any more work. She made me laugh, and I love how her and Marlee were signing to one another. Constance actually learned to sign for the show! You could tell that Marlee and her were good friends. They picked on each other quite a bit (lots of Spanx jokes!). She was totally real and fun!
Holly is the mother of 3 boys (Finley, Riley, and Kelley) and Laura has two children. We discussed work/family balance and how playing moms really work well for them. They don’t have to spend countless hours on set. Laura even ran and got a beer for one of the bloggers who got stung by a bee while we were talking! Total mom move, right!?!
All these ladies were absolutely amazing to talk too! Each had their own take on parenting in Hollywood. However, we all were moms (and dads) and could totally relate to each other. It was pretty cool!
What question would you have asked these amazing ladies?
Here’s the information on the shows they are on:
Switched at Birth – Tune in on Mondays at 8:00pm ET/PT on ABC Family.
Official ABC Family “Switched at Birth” website: www.abcfamily.com/switchedatbirth
Facebook: www.facebook.com/switchedatbirth
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ABCFsab @ABCFsab #SwitchedatBirth
Pinterest: www.Pinterest.com/abcfsab
Instagram: www.instagram.com/switchedatbirthabcf
Tumblr: www.switchedatbirth-onabcfamily.tumblr.com
Pretty Little Liars – Tune in on Tuesdays at 8:00 pm ET/PT on ABC Family.
Official ABC Family “Pretty Little Liars” website: www.abcfamily.com/prettylittleliars
Facebook: www.facebook.com/prettylittleliars
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ABCFpll
Instagram: www.instagram.com/prettylittleliars
That’s so cool you got to spend time with them and I love hearing that they are down-to-earth and relatable!
What a terrific group of actresses you were lucky enough to meet! Such a fun day, I would have loved a day like this. The photos are wonderful and they seem like terrific women.
So cool!
I love it when actors show their personal sides.
Makes you realize that they are just like us!
I loved when you quoted Constance Marie’s statement that her “ovaries weren’t doing any more work.”
**snicker** I can relate to that!
Looks like you had a fantastic time. ABC Moms know how to throw a good party!
What a cool experience to meet everyone and get to interview them!
What fun and how cool. It is so great to find out that people you watch regularly doing their jobs, which seem magical, are experiencing some of the same life challenges as you. These ladies look amazing.
I love that you were able to sit down and have a conversation with such a strong group of women. It really makes me want to watch the show.
I think it’s great that you got to sit down and chat with them in such a casual environment.
Fantastic you met them. Looks like a fun time.
What a great group of women and a wonderful experience this must’ve been! I absolutely love Marlee Matlin and Holly Marie Combs, lovely ladies!
What fun Lisa! I always enjoy those trips. 🙂 I like how down to earth everyone seems to be.
Sounds like you had a great time… it’s wonderful to hear of celebrities that are down to earth.
Looks like an amazing experience! Loads of fun!
Lucky you to meet these ladies and see that they’re real people. I’ve been to a few events where the celebs have been cool and down to earth and others where they’ve been so protected by their entourage that it was really uncomfortable.
What a fantastic opportunity. So nice to see that the actresses are like us for sure.
I adore Constance Marie! These moms are truly talented and amazing!
It’s nice to get a reminder that famous people are just like everyone else, thanks
You are so lucky to get this experience. It’s nice to know that famous moms are just regular moms.
My husband absolutely loves Laura Leighton! I met Marlee Matlin almost 30 years ago, and she is even more gorgeous now than she was then!
I think we often forget that celebrities are human just like us. Sounds like they are pretty nice ladies.
Aw, I love Holly and Constance! I didn’t know Holly had 3 boys! Where have I been?
Oh.. I’m only slightly jealous. I love PLL and Switched at Birth. It sounds like you had a fun day!
This looks like an amazing event to have attended. I bet the experience was amazing.
Wow! That seems like such a fun way to interview stars (except for the bee sting part). I would ask the same question I wonder of most parents, how do they keep balance. Regardless of what families have on their plates, trying to keep balance is critical for all of us.
How much fun to sit around and chat with them!
I love meeting amazing women who are also down to earth. These women seem lovely as parents.
I would have loved to meet Marlee too! What a cool event! I need to take a second look at ABC family!
Such a fun day! I think the pictures came out great too.
It’s nice to see that even celebs can show their “normal” side. Especially as a mom!
I love all these ladies, but I have to say Holly Marie Combs is and always has been one of my favorites.. She’ll always be piper to me from charmed! lol
What a fun opportunity to sit down and eat and chat with these pretty ladies! LOVE IT!
It is always nice to meet the real people behind the art we enjoy. It gives a new perspective on the art.
looks like such a fun event
What a fun experience! It’s sad, but I rarely watch ABC Family so I had no idea these actresses were on there. I’ll definitely have to take another look now!
I am jealous you met so many beautiful people but glad you had an amazing time. Definitely something to cherish for some time.
So much fun, sound like these ladies are pretty down to earth. 🙂
How fun! I would love to meet a celebrity!
‘Switched at Birth’ is one of my favorite shows! It’s so cool that you got to sit and chat with Marlee and Constance!
Aww so nice to hear how these women are just ‘normal’!! They sound like fun to hang out with!
I don’t watch too much TV but seems like you had an enjoyable time meeting with them and chatting. May have to tune in to ABC family and watch a show or two.
How fun! I’ve never met anyone even remotely famous :). They seem so sweet.
Looks like you had a great time. It is always fun to meet the stars!
It sounds like a very memorable experience! It’s great that it took place in such an intimate setting,
This looks like a great time and a fun experience!