Jul 9
2009
08:26 PM ET
'Desperate Housewives': How come its younger actresses aren't up to par?
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While Bowen is nothing to write home about, Walsh only had the one episode (the last season finale) and is CLEARLY only there for eye candy. However, I just haven’t seen enough to call her terrible, and I actually think the character will make for a worthy adversary for Gabby: not only is she competition in the hottie department (Gabby’s always considered herself the “hot one”), but she’s also family, so Gabby won’t be able to fully unleash all her skills to take her down. At least not too quickly. (I’ve GOT to find something manlier to watch on Sunday nights once football season ends.)
I just don’t think this is as bad a problem as you, Slezak (although Joy Lauren WAS horrible). Younger actors are generally more inexperienced.
Ironically, I think one of the show’s best actresses is one of the youngest: that’d Madison de La Garza (who I just finished nominating as a longshot Supporting Actress in a Comedy Emmy Award) who plays Juanita Solis.
I disagree 100% with the reviewer regarding one specific actress: Andrea Bowen. She brought much to the show, her scenes with Teri Hatcher were relatable, interesting and a pleasure to watch! Ms. Bowen is a fine young actress, mature and real.
Wow… mean girl much? Although none are academy award caliber, don’t you think this column reads a little more like b*tchy Perez than EW?
Yeah, I agree with Matt.
Bowen may not be the best, but the scenes earlier in the show when Julie was clearly the mom to an overwhelmed Susan was some of the best stuff. It’s certainly better than the typical pratfalls the writers have Teri Hatcher perform when they can’t think of anything else.
This from a man who thinks Blake Lewis is a major talent…
I disagree about Joy Lauren. Danielle was supposed to be annoying and immature and I thought the actress fit her to a T.
joy lauren and andrea bowen are actually hard to watch they’re so bad
Why not hire someone like Alison Pill who is probably one of the best actresses (let alone younger actresses) on television. Just watching her on In Treatment proves there is up and coming talent out there that can do more than just a few line readings.
Joy Lauren is the only one I have a problem with. And I often enjoy watching her because she’s so bad though.
Hm, I’ve always liked Andrea Bowen. I guess I never felt like she had a real chance to prove herself with heavy material, but what she did all along was fine (not stand-out, but not train wreck-ish either). Certainly, I feel like she had good chemistry with Teri Hatcher.
SUMMER GLAU!!
You take about line reading then you mention Summer Glau?!
Like I’ve said before-
No Nicolette Sheridan- No me!
(and I did force myself to watch the last 5 minutes of the season ender….really? that’s it?)
It’s past it’s prime-time now.
bring nicollete sheridan back. now.
Geesh. They all fill their roles well. Someone woke up on the wrong side of the futon this morning.