If Grey’s Anatomy boss Shonda Rhimes is trying to win me back over after that whole Izzie-Denny-ghost-sex debacle, mission accomplished!
Sources confirm to me exclusively that Rhimes has tapped two of my favorite actresses on the planet, Everwood’s Debra Mooney and Gilmore Girls‘ Liza Weil, to guest star in the show’s two-hour season finale on May 14.
Mooney will play mom to Kevin McKidd’s emotionally tormented Owen, while Weil will appear as a cancer patient who crosses paths with Izzie.
Interesting piece of trivia: Weil, whose sublime work as Rory’s acid-tongued BFF on Gilmore turned many a frown upside down, has ties to Rhimes’ other show, Private Practice; her real-life husband is the equally awesome Paul Adelstein (Cooper).
All’s (almost) forgiven, Shonda!
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<3 Liza Weil. They should have given her a more recurring role though!
I heart liza weil! Thank you for making me happy shonda!
what the f*ck?? OWEN’S MOTHER is cast? what about alex’s mother?? We’re never going to meet his family?
I loved Paris on Gilmore Girls! She brought out the small sliver of rudeness in Rory. I think she’ll play an excellent cancer patient, especially if, as I expect they will, they write her character to be a catalyst for Izzie to stop feeling sorry for herself and fight for what she loves: Alex, being a surgeon, and, well, life itself.
Yay for more GG Alumni of Grey’s! Can’t wait to see Liza Weil on there. She’d be more suited as a doctor then a patient I think but still sounds good.
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i thought debra mooney already played dereks mom???
EVERWOOD S2 IS FINALLY BEING RELEASED ON DVD!!!
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ahh nevermind, i was confusing the grandma from judging amy with her!!
Tyne Daly plays Derek’s mother, and what does that have to do with anything?
Tyne Daly played Derek’s mom.
LOVE Liza – How about they kill Izzie off and Liza joins the show! Been watching my some of my favorite GG episodes on dvd, MAN I STILL MISS THAT SHOW!!!
Once I saw the word Everwood I just had to click this! (One of the best shows ever!) I love Debra Mooney. She was so brilliant as Edna. Maybe I’ll watch Grey’s again when she appears!
Yay, Paris!
YAY Paris! Woooo!
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Awesome news on both counts! Debra’s PERFECT as Owen’s mom! Yay!
holla! i loveee liza! paris was always my favorite on ‘gilmore girls’, liza stole every scene she was in.
super excited she’s gonna be on grey’s.
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This is the most awesome news of the year as a longtime Liza fan. I so can’t wait for this; I’ve been waiting for her to guest on a Shonda show since I learned Paul was on PP and knew she’d be perfect for the show.
I told YOU about Liza Weil being married to Paul Adelstein eons ago on the old TV Guide podcast. There was a whole big thing made about it because of their age difference.
I couldn’t agree more, Ausiello! I questioned Shonda’s sanity a bit with that whole “I-screw-dead-people” plotline, but these are two of my favorite supporting actresses from two of my favorite retired shows. I don’t usually watch Grey’s, but I’ll definitely be tuning in that week.
I want Liza to play an intern named Paris Gellar…She did go to med school
Wagons: Tyne Daly also played Amy Brenneman’s mom on “Judging Amy”. Amy co-stars on “Private Practice” with Tim Daly, who is Tyne Daly’s Brother.
Yeah, Owen’s Mom is showing up!!! Good sign that Owen is on his way to recovery if he is going to face his mom!!!
I loved Lisa Weil on Gilmore Girls!!! She can be so funny!
My three favorite shows in one headline! Dreams do come true!
Debra Mooney is awesome, she will be great as Owen’s Mom! Can’t wait to see this play out!
I can’t wait to see “Paris” interact with doctors at GA! I wonder she will have a similar personality as a cancer patient. Her Paris personality is very snarky like Cristina’s, too funny!
Mooney as Owen’s mom is brilliant! She is so good! I will definitely be tuned in too see this reunion!
Liza is such a talented actress!!! I can’t wait to see her interact with Izzie!
Debra Mooney is one of those actress’ who always make me go ‘who IS that again?’ so I’m glad I know about this beforehand now, thanks for saving me from the distraction during the episode. And yeah, this is another step in the right direction Shonda, but you still have a ways to go.
I loved Debra Mooney in “Everwood.” What a great, under-rated show that was! PS- What’s the age difference between Adelstein and Weil?
According to imdb, he’s only 8 years older. She was born June of ‘77, and he’s April of ‘69.