On PBS’ ‘Finding Your Roots,’ Jewish actor Lizzy Caplan discovers her family’s unknown Holocaust story
In this exclusive ‘Finding Your Roots’ clip, actor Lizzy Caplan learns about her mother’s ancestors
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Before she was a “Master of Sex,” Lizzy Caplan was a Russian dancer in her elementary school’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof.” The actress, who was nominated for an Emmy Award this year for her performance as sex research pioneer Virginia Johnson in Showtime’s “Masters of Sex,” has come a long way since her…
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The Schmooze Golden Globes 2014: Who Wore What
The Golden Globes — or as I like to call them, the fashion preview for the Oscars. Sunday night’s award ceremony featured some pretty impressive style choices, from monochromatic beige to serious bling, and the Jewish stars were no exception. Highlights included Zosia Mamet rocking white and black in Reem Acra, Mila Kunis looking smokin”…
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The Schmooze Lizzy Caplan Imitates Memes Like a Pro
If you thought Lizzy Caplan’s magical transformation from Janis Ian in “Mean Girls” to her current role as Virginia Johnson in “Masters of Sex” showed major acting chops, you haven’t seen the best of it. The 31-year-old was interviewed by Paul F. Tompkin’s for his “Speakeasy” web series, where the comedian asked her to recreate…
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The Schmooze Lizzy Caplan Opens Up to GQ
Janis Ian from “Mean Girls” is all grown up. After a brief stint as Jason Stackhouse’s V-addicted, slightly psycho girlfriend on “True Blood,” and Nick Miller’s over-achieving, cupcake-despising other half on “New Girl,” Lizzy Caplan is taking the stage with a bigger and bolder role on Showtime’s “Masters of Sex,” which premieres on September 29….
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