I always try to follow every story about pubic hair wigs in the television industry, which is why I was pleased to learn that Evan Rachel Wood wore a merkin for HBO’s rich-white-people drama Mildred Pierce (trailer here).
The “True Blood” star is slated to go full frontal in the HBO miniseries “Mildred Pierce” — and at a recent NY press event explained, “Let’s just say, I had to wear a wig because it was in the 30s, and everything had to look like it was in the 30s.”
According to Wood, her co-star Kate Winslet encouraged her to do it — “I looked at Kate and she was like, ‘You’ve got to do it. Trust me, it’s so brave. Put a merkin on and you’ll be fine.” [TMZ]
I don’t ordinarily go for stories about wealthy white people in high society, but I just might tune in to see how Wood looks in this period piece.
…Was that too subtle? I can do a little soft-shoe if it helps get the punchline across.
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I heard they borrowed the merkin Marv Albert wears on his head. Really high quality stuff.
I’m really glad I didn’t grow up in the 1930′s.
Also, pretty sure Paz de la Huerta didn’t need a merkin for Boardwalk Empire.
*extends giant hook from wings; waits for barrage of tomatoes to slow*
I think we all can agree that stories about pussy are damn near universally appreciated.
Will Lee Corso be making a cameo?
*Dodges stones*
“it’s so brave”
Are they going to start handing out Congressional Medal of Honor medals for wearing a merkin?
And so it was decreed that every day from this morn forward would begin with a “Today in Merkin News” post. And the townsfolk rejoiced, for it was good.
That is a nice piece of muff reporting, Matthew.
‘it’s so brave’ yeah, you want to be brave – lets see some full penetration
it’s noble of you to overcome your white guilt guilt for the love of poon
Are they going to start handing out Congressional Medal of Honor medals for wearing a merkin?
Sure. That’s how Sgt. York got the honor.
Can’t wait to see if the area run on top of the hardwood floor matches the drapes.
…too…much…merkin…can’t…breathe…
“And I’m proud to be a Merkin,
Where at least I know I’m twee!
And I wont forget the girls who shaved,
who gave that right to me!”
bitch can’t act. bout time she started showin dem titties.
I just might tune in to see how Wood looks in this period piece.
* slow clap *