In the glittering realm of Hollywood's elite, Marica Gay Harden is a luminary. Her illustrious career comprises nearly 70 films, with a defining moment in her portrayal of Lee Krasner in the film Pollock, which earned her a coveted Academy Award. Beyond the silver screen, she has left an indelible mark on television and the stage, amassing a collection of Primetime Emmy nominations, Tony Award nominations, and a triumphant win, alongside a plethora of awards and accolades throughout her career in film, television, and theater. 

From her cinematic debut in The Imagemaker in 1986 to her Broadway debut in Angeles in America in 1993, that earned her a Tony Award, Marcia has ventured through countless memorable television roles, from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit to her recent Emmy-nominated turn in The Morning Show. With each performance, Marcia (or MGH as she refers to herself) continues to showcase her versatility and range in dynamic and unforgettable acting performances. 

I witnessed her versatility first-hand when photographing her for this editorial on a day my team and I will likely never forget as we watched her transform into characters inspired by the clothing. This range of motion, expression, and understanding of the clothing can only come from a master of the craft of transformation. 

The below interview was conducted during the actor's strike, so we needed to abide by the SAG-AFTRA strike rules and not discuss past, current, or future projects by name. Instead, we spoke about her early roots, being Marilyn Monroe for a day, what she would bring to survive alone on a deserted island, and the most ridiculous rumor she had ever heard about herself.