I can keep going: Masters of Sex, Juno, The Help, Hairspray, and—of course—the remake of Miracle on 34th Street. What, you don’t recall Allison Janney stealing scenes in the 1994’s luxe ...

Hairspray, the 2007 remake of John Waters ... while also having a lot of fun. Allison Janney steps in as Prudence “Prudy” Pingleton, Tracy’s best friend’s racist, close-minded, fun ...

It further proves why the best Allison Janney movies and TV shows often feature her in roles that highlight her deep emotional range. Adam Shankman’s vibrant musical adaptation of Hairspray is a ...

Born Allison Brooks Janney on November 19 ... she appeared in the hit musical Hairspray, bringing home awards for her role. A second TV series made Janney an even bigger a household name.

We swore, we promised, we pledged that the last Hairspray casting story we ran ... away from the news that former West Wing actress Allison Janney has signed on to play Prudy Pingleton, the ...

Looking for a change of pace after a long run on “The West Wing,” Allison Janney has joined the cast of the New Line musical “Hairspray” and made a deal to develop a sitcom at CBS.

Hairspray is originally based on the 1988 John Waters comedy. The new version of the film will be based on New Line's hit Broadway adaptation of the film, which debuted in 2002, and went on to win ...