‘I Know This Woman.’ Michelle Pfeiffer on Inhabiting the Role She’s Been Longing to Play

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by Stephanie Zacharek
April 13, 2026
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Michelle Pfeiffer is starring in two new television roles, including a former Hooters waitress in *Margo's Got Money Troubles*.

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Michelle Pfeiffer is starring in two new television roles, playing Stacy Clyburn in Paramount+ drama *The Madison* and Shayanne Millet in Apple TV's *Margo's Got Money Troubles*. In *Margo's Got Money Troubles*, produced by Pfeiffer’s husband David E. Kelley, she portrays a former Hooters waitress now working at Bloomingdale’s in Fullerton, Calif. Pfeiffer describes her role as Shayanne Millet as one she has "been longing to play," feeling a strong connection to the character's authenticity and background. Her character, Shayanne, becomes engaged to Greg Kinnear’s upstanding churchgoer while her daughter, Margo, becomes an OnlyFans creator. These roles showcase Pfeiffer's ability to shift between comedy and drama, bringing depth to characters grappling with their life choices.

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