Thelma Runs for President

No matter what the ratings of the new ABC drama Commander In Chief, which airs Tuesdays at 9pm starting September 27, there may well be at least one very prominent viewer ‑- a certain former first lady with a huge interest in the fantasy scenario of a woman who becomes president. Geena Davis will likely spark the ambitions of more than a few female politicos ‑- and maybe even some promising grade school leaders ‑- as Mackenzie Allen, who ascends from vice president to the top job of the nation when the president dies. The Oscar-winning actress, who was half of that infamous cinematic duo Thelma and Louise, is inspiring as a married mother of three whose move to the White House upsets the political applecart. She's just as inspiring in real life, as a married mother of three, who takes on the Hollywood superpowers every day of the week.

You have a three-year-old daughter and year-old twins. Now that you're juggling the series and motherhood, are you connecting with your character more?
God yes.

It must be longer hours doing an hour drama than the sitcoms you've been in, like Buffalo Bill...
A sitcom is by far the perfect Hollywood job. The hours are so livable. It's fun, easy, you can play golf if you want to.