Allison Janney

Allison Janney is an American actress. She is best known for her television roles in The West Wing (1999-2006) and Mom (2013-2021) and the films The Help (2011) and I, Tonya (2017). She debuted on Broadway in 1996 in Present Laughter. She also starred in A View From the Bridge and 9 to 5. Janney has won one Oscar, seven Emmys and a Golden Globe. Janney is an advocate for women's rights, voter registration, and LGBTQ+ rights. She has been recognized by the White House for her dedication to educating people about addiction recovery.
Anna Sawai accepts the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series award for "Shōgun" onstage during the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
Shōgun's Anna Sawai Breaks Down in Tears After 2025 SAG Win as She Marks the 'Last Time I'm Able to Celebrate' with Cast
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 19: (L-R) Bradley Whitford and Allison Janney attend PEOPLE's Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Gala at The Shrine Auditorium on January 19, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.
Allison Janney Says Kissing Bradley Whitford on The Diplomat Was Like Kissing Her Brother (Exclusive)
Allison Janney as Grace Penn, Bradley Whitford as Todd Penn
A Major West Wing Reunion Is Coming to The Diplomat — See First Look Photos!
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Baby Reindeer's Jessica Gunning Jokes She Almost Exposed 'My Golden Globes' While Accepting Award at 2025 Ceremony
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Allison Janney Says She 'Threw the Script Across the Room' for The Diplomat Season 2 Finale
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The Diplomat Showrunner Didn't Want Allison Janney's Casting to Feel Like a West Wing 'Gimmick'
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Keri Russell 'Was Nervous' When Allison Janney Was Cast in The Diplomat: 'She’s Awesome and So Good' (Exclusive)
The cast of the "West Wing" in 1999 when the show debuted on NBC.
The West Wing Cast: Where Are They Now?
Martin Sheen, Dulé Hill, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff and Allison Janney speak onstage during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Richard Schiff Jokes Today's Political Plots Would've Been Seen as 'Utterly Ridiculous' on West Wing at Emmys 2024
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Carol Burnett Reunites with Dick Van Dyke While Being Honored at Her Handprint Ceremony
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10 Surprising Facts About 10 Things I Hate About You as Movie Turns 25 (Exclusive)
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Carol Burnett Plays Wordle with Allison Janney Daily, and Has Solved It in 1 Guess 7 Times: 'Crazy!'
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Allison Janney's Dad Is Finally Impressed with Her Career Thanks to Palm Royale Costar Carol Burnett (Exclusive)
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Palm Royale Review: Carol Burnett Brings Her Signature Slapstick Comedy to Palm Beach
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Allison Janney Jokes Her Mom ‘Would’ve Had a Few Words for Me’ Over Sheer Red Carpet Dress (Exclusive)
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Allison Janney Doubts West Wing Reunion Rumors Will Ever Be True — but 'I Always Want It to Be' (Exclusive)
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Allison Janney Is Looking for a Romantic Partner Who's Funny — 'and They Must Love Dogs' (Exclusive)
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Kristen Wiig Is Tanned and Twangy in Swinging '60s Series Palm Royale – Watch the First Trailer!
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John David Washington Hunts A.I. to Save Humanity in Futuristic 'The Creator' Trailer
Katy Perry Takes Epic Selfie with Maya Rudolph, Amy Poehler and More at Carol Burnett's 90th Birthday
Katy Perry Takes Epic Selfie with Maya Rudolph, Amy Poehler and More at Carol Burnett's 90th Birthday
Actresses Jessica Chastain and Viola Davis attend the Women In Film's 6th Annual Pre-Oscar Party hosted by Perrier Jouet, MAC Cosmetics and MaxMara at Fig & Olive on February 22, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.
Jessica Chastain Recalls Eating Grits with Viola Davis on 'The Help': 'They Wanted Us Curvier' (Exclusive)
LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT -- "King of the Moon" Episode 24015 -- Pictured: (l-r) Bradley Whitford as Pence Humphreys, Mariska Hargitay
Bradley Whitford Is 'Ready' to Make a' West Wing' and 'Law & Order' Crossover Happen: 'Let's Do It'
Allison Janney Amazon Studios 'The People We Hate at the Wedding' World Premiere
Allison Janney, 62, Wears Sheer Sequin Dress at Premiere of 'The People We Hate at the Wedding'
Leslie Jordan attends "The Help" Los Angeles Premiere
Viola Davis, Allison Janney and More 'The Help' Costars Remember 'Gorgeous Soul' Leslie Jordan
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Watch Kristen Bell and Ben Platt Wreak Havoc in England in 'The People We Hate at the Wedding' Trailer
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See All the Chic Looks from the Stars at the Academy Museum Gala
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge shakes hands with Jon Hamm as she attends the Royal Film Performance and UK Premiere of "Top Gun: Maverick" at Leicester Square on May 19, 2022 in London, England.
Celebs Open Up About About Their Encounters with the Royal Family
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'Hairspray' Turns 15! Nikki Blonsky, Director Adam Shankman Reveal Secrets from Set of Iconic Movie Musical
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? -- "Billy Porter" Episode 806 -- Pictured: (l-r) Dr. Christopher Bonner, Historian of University of Maryland, College Park, Billy Porter -- (Photo by: Harris Khan/NBC)
Billy Porter Learns the Truth About a Family Murder in New Season of 'Who Do You Think You Are?'
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Four Pairs of Celebrities Who Show the Beauty of Friendship
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Allison Janney and Octavia Spencer Went from Crushing on the 'Same Guy' to BFFs: 'We Liked Each Other Better!'
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All the Stars of 'The Help' Who've Won an Oscar Since the 2011 Film
'Mom' Cast Pictured Together
'Mom' Series Finale: Cast and Fans React as Show Ends After 8 Seasons — 'I'm An Absolute Mess'
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Allison Janney and 'Mom' Cast Reveal Who Cried the Most Leading Up to the Show's Series Finale
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Allison Janney Says 'Mom' Getting Canceled After 8 Seasons Was 'a Shock': 'I Have My Own Theories'
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Allison Janney Says She Doesn't Regret Not Getting Married or Having Kids: 'I Think I'll Be Just Fine'
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Olivia Wilde Reacts to Hilarious Meme of Harry Styles and Allison Janney Wearing Fur Coats
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CBS Sets May Series Finale Dates for 'Mom' and 'NCIS: New Orleans'
Allison Janney on The Late Late Show with James Corden
Allison Janney Says She Thinks 'Most of' the Reasons 'Mom' Is Ending Are 'Probably Money'-Related
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Allison Janney Reacts to News 'Mom' Is Ending: 'One of the Great Honors of My Life'
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CBS Announces Sitcom 'Mom ' Will End with Season 8 Following Anna Faris' Exit
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Allison Janney Says Anna Faris Is 'Very Missed' After Her 'Mom' Departure
Allison Janney makes an appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
Allison Janney Skinny-Dipped with 'Breaking News in Yuba County' Costars: 'We Would Get Crazy'
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Allison Janney Was Going for a 'Helen Mirren' Look with Her New Short Gray Hair
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Allison Janney Says 'Germaphobe' Co-Star Asked Her to Put Neosporin on Her Lips for Kiss Scene
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Allison Janney, Mila Kunis, Awkwafina and More Star in Wild Trailer for 'Breaking News in Yuba County'
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Allison Janney Surprises Assistant of 20 Years with Home Reno — Thanks to the Property Brothers
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How CBS' Mom Addressed Anna Faris' Exit in the Season 8 Premiere
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Allison Janney and Jaime Pressly on Anna Faris' Exit from Mom: 'It's a Huge Loss'
THE WEST WING
The West Wing Special Episode Trailer Reunites the Cast for the First Time in Nearly 2 Decades
WEST WING
Sterling K. Brown Joins The West Wing Cast for Special Episode Reunion — See the Photos
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Allison Janney Back on Set to Film Mom Season 8 After Anna Faris Exit: 'We're Excited'
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Anna Faris Leaves CBS Comedy Mom After 7 Seasons
The cast of the "West Wing" in 1999 when the show debuted on NBC.
The West Wing Cast to Reunite for HBO Max Special to Encourage Voting in 2020 Election
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Before They Were Famous: Stars Who Got Their Starts on Soap Operas
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George Clooney, Michael Douglas & More Headline Fundraiser for Hollywood's Behind-the-Scenes Workers
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Charlize Theron, Reese Witherspoon and More Fight Against Gender-Based Violence amid COVID-19
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Allison Janney Forgot She Was in 10 Things I Hate About You: 'What Is This?'
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Sean Hayes on Playing a Woman in His New Movie 'Lazy Susan' : 'This Isn't Drag'
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Hugh Jackman and Allison Janney Play Notorious Long Island School Scammers in 'Bad Education' Trailer
Anna Faris and fiance Michael Barrett are pictured holding hands while on stroll in Los Angeles
Anna Faris and Fiancé Michael Barrett Step Out After Allison Janney Confirms Their Engagement
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Allison Janney Confirms Anna Faris Is Engaged to Michael Barrett: 'I Saw the Ring One Day'
Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie and Charlize Theron 'Bombshell' film premiere, Arrivals, Regency Village Theatre, Los Angeles, USA - 10 Dec 2019
Charlize Theron on Working With Women Versus Men: 'You Never Have to Wait for Women'
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'Drop Dead Gorgeous' Is 20 Years Old - See What the Cast Is Up To Now!
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Charlize Theron as Megyn Kelly, Ashley Greene as Abby Huntsman: Roger Ailes Movie's A-List Cast
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Rachel Brosnahan Tears Up While Accepting Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy
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Allison Janney, 58, Poses in Red-Hot Swimsuit and Declares Mr. Right 'Has to Find Me'