Actor Patricia Clarkson (‘Sharp Objects’) Goes Her Own Way

Actor Patricia Clarkson (‘Sharp Objects’) Goes Her Own Way

Published on Jul 27
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<p>After nearly four decades of working in Hollywood, actor Patricia Clarkson (<em>The Station Agent, Pieces of April</em>) says her portrayal of women&rsquo;s rights activist Lilly Ledbetter is &ldquo;the greatest privilege&rdquo; in her storied career.</p> <p>We sat with the legendary actress as part of this year&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.aspenideas.org/attend/festival?&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=adgrant&amp;utm_campaign=festival&amp;utm_term=homepage&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=adgrant&amp;utm_campaign=Brand&amp;utm_term=aspen%20ideas%20festival&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=1853680223&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADi6FinixjbeiIPsxIJ4U5QIHFj_r&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwnJfEBhCzARIsAIMtfKIkxNhSMsOAg_NcrkA0qlCE7h_AzT0FeZn0e-IVAhqgRowmHmFzzS8aAm3jEALw_wcB">Aspen Ideas Festival</a> to discuss her powerful turn in <a href="https://www.lillymovie.com/"><em>Lilly</em></a> (4:10), her colorful New Orleans upbringing (10:17), and the educator who first recognized Patricia&rsquo;s tale...