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    Turning point  Aug 5, 2008
    They did this with the original HBO movie titled Angel Rodriguez, in which a social worker named Nicole (Rachel Griffiths of Six Feet Under fame) takes in an inner-city teen, Angel (Jonan Everett), for the night after his father throws him out of the house. The film takes place in a compressed 36-hour period, in which various grey areas are explored including that of race and class, and observations are made on these two individuals as they become wrapped up with their own problems. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Race buzz as stars hit the pits  Jul 22, 2008
    The Last Ride, began its six-week shoot yesterday and confirms the Flinders Ranges as the new It destination, with filming just wrapped on the Rachel Ward -directed feature Beautiful Kate starring Bryan Brown, and Rachel Griffiths. To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the AFI Awards, the Australian Film Institute is inviting the public to vote for the five greatest Australian films. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Wolf leads parade of immortals  Jul 21, 2008
    While the accolades rolled in last week for Rachel Griffiths, nominated for an Emmy for best supporting actress for her role on the family-saga soap Brothers & Sisters, another Australian was crossing his fingers and toes. Cinematographer Ben Nott was nominated in the category for outstanding cinematography for a miniseries or a movie, for his work on The Company, a television miniseries produced by Ridley Scott and starring Michael Keaton. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Brits clean up Emmy noms  Jul 19, 2008
    Rachel Griffiths, Brothers rs. Chandra Wilson, Grey s Anatomy. (The Sun)

    Emmy news has Aussie on bubbly  Jul 19, 2008
    RACHEL Griffiths, one of Australia's greatest acting exports, reacted in a very Australian way when she was told she had been nominated for an Emmy for the fourth time. "I got a call telling me I had been nominated when I was out to dinner with friends," she told Variety. (The Australian)

    Emmy nominations show younger isn't always better  Jul 19, 2008
    Rachel Griffiths, nominated in a supporting-actress category that includes women in their late 30s and early 60s, credited TV's focus on strong characters with creating better roles for older actors. "People want to tune in to complex, interesting, quirky, unexpected, flawed characters, and that's across the board, female and male," said Griffiths, 39, nominated for her work on "Brothers rs." "But the more mature actors maybe have an edge on confidence in terms of really owning those characters.... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Nominations list: Part 1,  Jul 19, 2008
    " (ABC)Holland Taylor - "Two and a Half Men" (CBS)Vanessa Williams - "Ugly Betty" (ABC) SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMACandice Bergen - "Boston Legal" (ABC) Rachel Griffiths - "Brothers and Sisters" (ABC) )Sandra Oh - "Greys Anatomy" (ABC) Dianne Wiest - "In Treatment" (HBO) Chandra Wilson - "Greys Anatomy" (ABC) SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIEEileen Atkins - "Cranford" (Masterpiece Theatre)Ashley Jensen - "Extras: The Extra Special Series Finale" (HBO)Alfre Woodard - "Pictures Of... (Variety)

    Emmys credibility down to The Wire, again  Jul 18, 2008
    Emmys credibility down to The Wire, again - Television- msnbc. $7 online stock trades. (MSNBC -- News)

    MORE:  Cable newbies join party  Jul 18, 2008
    Drama hopefuls: Grey's Anatomy's Chandra Wilson and Sandra Oh, Rachel Griffiths (Brothers & Sisters), Candice Bergen (Boston Legal) and Dianne Wiest (In Treatment). NBC's 30 Rock dominated the guest-acting category with seven of 11 total nominees: Rip Torn, Will Arnett, Steve Buscemi, Tim Conway, Carrie Fisher, Edie Falco and Elaine Stritch, who accounted for nearly half the show's total nominations. (USA Today -- Life)

    'Mad Men,' 'Damages' make Emmy history  Jul 18, 2008
    Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Candice Bergen, "Boston Legal," ABC; Rachel Griffiths, "Brothers rs," ABC; Chandra Wilson, "Grey's Anatomy," ABC; Sandra Oh, "Grey's Anatomy," ABC; Dianne Wiest, "In Treatment," HBO.. Actor, Comedy Series: Tony Shalhoub, "Monk," USA; Steve Carell, "The Office," NBC; Lee Pace, "Pushing Daisies," ABC; Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock," NBC; Charlie Sheen, "Two and a Half Men, CBS. Actress, Comedy Series: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, "The New Adventures of Old Christine," CBS;... (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    Thank You For The Music  Jul 13, 2008
    Check out this clip on YouTube that show's Muriel's friend Rhonda (Rachel Griffiths) telling off the snotty townies they knew in high school and then cutting to the duo performing "Waterloo." links. sf gate. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Critic's corner  Jun 27, 2008
    This year, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation pays tribute to Janet Jackson, Rufus Wainwright, Herb Ritts, "Brothers & Sisters," "Ugly Betty," and Bravo's own "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List." Among the guests: Sally Field, T.R. Knight, Rachel Griffiths, Sarah Silverman, and Jimmy Kimmel. The Family Stone 9 p.m., FXSJP with SAD.. (Boston Globe)

    Dealing With Dad  Jun 14, 2008
    In 1998, Tucker directed the very good "Hilary and Jackie," which demonstrated his talent for working with highly skilled actors (in that case, Emily Watson and Rachel Griffiths, both nominated for Oscars). Like the new film, it also involves intense, sometimes agonized, family relationships. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    'Grey's' insider calls Heigl's Emmy comments 'an ungrateful slap'  Jun 13, 2008
    The way she announced her decision came off as arrogant and self-serving, but I'd rather see the best supporting actress award go to someone who actually deserves it (Rachel Griffiths comes to mind, or the young lady who plays Tyra in Friday Night Lights--her name escapes me but she did fantastic work this season). bob Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 08:54 PM EST. (Entertainment Weekly)

    Ramsay St gets a new generation  Jun 6, 2008
    He has been in Australia all year, working on a mini-series from Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, The Pacific, in Melbourne, working with the actors Rachel Griffiths and Julian McMahon. "The two have in common that they really enjoy their work. There's an element of play in what they do," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    The week's best films  May 17, 2008
    Sam Neill, Rachel Griffiths and Geoffrey Rush also appear ... Emily Watson gives a virtuoso performance as the tempestuous, flawed genius and is beautifully supported by Rachel Griffiths as Hilary and David Morrissey as Hilary's husband. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)

    Top this: A gay ceremony on ABC's 'Brothers & Sisters'  May 9, 2008
    Conspicuously absent from the gathering is Sarah's (Rachel Griffiths) love interest (Steven Weber), who will not return for Season 3. But her character's two young kids are there, and Griffiths wonders if some viewers will "have a problem with that.". (USA Today -- Life)

    Critic's Corner: Weekend  May 2, 2008
    Major developments take place Sunday, and as usual with this show, wonderful moments abound the best provided by Sally Field, Rachel Griffiths, Patricia Wettig and Emily VanCamp, as their characters work through some complicated mother-daughter issues ... Major developments take place Sunday, and as usual with this show, wonderful moments abound the best provided by Sally Field, Rachel Griffiths, Patricia Wettig and Emily VanCamp, as their characters work through some complicated mother-daughter... (USA Today -- Life)

    GLAAD-handing biz  May 2, 2008
    Others in attendance included Sally Field, T.R. Knight, Rachel Griffiths, Garry Marshall, Sarah Silverman, Jimmy Kimmel and Sharon Stone. Date in print: Tue. (Variety)

    Her swamp and circumstance  Apr 9, 2008
    In June, Dermody will spend six weeks in South Australia's Flinders Ranges shooting Beautiful Kate, an arthouse mystery co-starring Bryan Brown and Rachel Griffiths and directed by Rachel Ward. Dermody plays the girlfriend of a son struggling to reconcile with his father. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Collette gets to play Mum  Apr 7, 2008
    The couple are expected to emulate the filming pattern of Collette's friend Rachel Griffiths, by returning to Australia during filming breaks. Brooke eyes big time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Sweet! A nutcracker guard for stars  Mar 3, 2008
    A nutcracker guard for stars - Opinion - smh. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    X Factor to spark up Grand Prix  Feb 25, 2008
    Formula 1 drivers will rub shoulders with celebs including Rachel Griffiths, Miranda Otto, Fifi Box and Dannii Minogue at the high-rise party. But the real fireworks are expected when Minogue and Sharon Osbourne run into each other at the champagne bar. (Melbourne Herald Sun)

    Crims hit while docs hug  Feb 16, 2008
    Sally Fields, Rachel Griffiths, Calista Flockhar 00004000 t and the old blonde from Thirtysomething emote at the elite, even Olympic, level. Their family fights are all choreographed and farcical but the acting, and the squabbling, is so good it's hard to turn away. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Olin and Wettig milk those family ties for 'Brothers & Sisters'  Feb 15, 2008
    She insists, "I wanted him to do it. He says he's going to do these things all the time, and he never does. He almost played Sarah's (Rachel Griffiths) boyfriend." She turns to him, "Didn't you?". "Yeah, but not really," he says, squirming. (USA Today -- Life)

    Fury as councillors approve foreshore project  Feb 8, 2008
    Ms Griffiths' daughter, US-based actress Rachel Griffiths, was one of a series of celebrities who have railed against the development. Last night's meeting was attended by other prominent opponents, including comedians Magda Szubanski and Dave Hughes. (Sydney Morning Herald)

    1000 march in last-ditch St Kilda triangle protest  Feb 7, 2008
    Among those protesting were actors Rachel Griffiths and Magda Szubanski and comedian Dave Hughes. Ms Szubanski, a local for 25 years, said she was optimistic Port Phillip council would reject the plans after the community's strong showing. (The Age)

    Continuereading  Jan 24, 2008
    The planned stateside version of Kath ollows the success of comedian duo Jane Turner and Gina Riley's series, which has attracted cameo roles from stars such as Kylie Minogue, Michael Buble, Rachel Griffiths and Little Britain star Matt Lucas in its four-season run. COPYRIGHT 2008 WORLD ENTERTAINMENT NEWS NETWORK LTD. All Global Rights Reserved. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)

    Blanchett wins Globe for Dylan role  Jan 17, 2008
    Rachel Griffiths was nominated for her role in Brothers and Sisters and Rose Byrne for Damages, but both lost to English actress Samantha Morton in Longford. In the equivalent male category, Jeremy Piven won for his star turn in Entourage. (The Age)

    Blanchett triumphs in glitter-free Golden Globes  Jan 15, 2008
    The Australians Rose Byrne and Rachel Griffiths, both nominated for TV supporting role awards, were unsuccessful. The celebrity boycott of the Golden Globes was in response to a threat by striking members of the Writers Guild of America to picket the ceremony. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Irony of Blanchett's Golden Globe  Jan 15, 2008
    There were two other Australians nominated - Rachel Griffiths for Brothers & Sisters and Rose Byrne for Damages - in the best supporting actress TV category, but both were bypassed. Another British actress was triumphant in the category, Samantha Morton, for Longford. (NEWS.com.au)

    Blanchett wins Golden Globe for Dylan role  Jan 14, 2008
    Australian actors Rose Byrne and Rachel Griffiths both missed out on winning a Golden Globe. The two Aussies were nominated in the best supporting TV actress category, won by Samantha Morton for her performance in Longford. (Sydney Morning Herald)

    GOLDEN GLOBES WINNERS...  Jan 14, 2008
    BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINISERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION Rose Byrne, "Damages" Rachel Griffiths, "Brothers and Sisters" Katherine Heigl, "Grey's Anatomy" Samantha Morton, "Longford"(Winner) Anna Paquin, "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" Jaime Pressly, "My Name Is Earl". BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINISERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION Ted Danson, "Damages" Kevin Dillon, "Entourage" Jeremy Piven,... (The Drudge Report)

    Golden Globes 2008: The winners  Jan 14, 2008
    Also nominated: Rose Byrne - Damages Rachel Griffiths - Brothers and Sisters Katherine Heigl - Grey's Anatomy Anna Paquin - Bury My Heart On Wounded Knee Jaime Pressly - My Name is Earl. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    'Lonesome Dove' prequel starts tonight  Jan 13, 2008
    "Now "Comanche Moon" puts him in the Southwest during a much earlier time. Scull is the single-minded Ranger captain who suddenly walks away to retrieve his stolen horse, leaving young Call and McCrae in charge. He is unflinching, unchanging. "He really sees the essence of the situation," Kilmer says.And stuck inside that snake pit for weeks, he teeters toward madness. "You could play him in hundreds of different ways," Kilmer says.Scull turns increasingly mad before being rescued and returning... (Florida Today)

    Review: 'Lonesome Dove' heroes - younger, still battling Indians  Jan 12, 2008
    Zahn, Karl Urban, Rachel Griffiths, Val Kilmer ... Actually, Austin itself is still a small town in 1858, when the first parts of the miniseries are set, but it does have the state capitol building as well as a fancy mansion owned by Boston-bred Captain Inish Scull (Val Kilmer) and his Southern belle wife, Inez (Rachel Griffiths), who would bed a cactus if she could figure out what to do about the needles. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    'Comanche Moon' won't eclipse 'Lonesome Dove' in our hearts  Jan 11, 2008
    That star mismatch carries over to an ensemble that wavers wildly between over- and underacting, with the prize on the "over" side going to Val Kilmer and Rachel Griffiths as a mad Yankee and his vixen wife. Kilmer, at least, is amusing until odd writing and awful makeup get the better of him. (USA Today)

    Adam Beach breaks barriers  Jan 11, 2008
    " ("That's got to be one of the worst names," he says with a laugh.)But the prestige factor of the miniseries can't be ignored -- it's written by Oscar winners Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana and it stars Val Kilmer, Steve Zahn and Rachel Griffiths. Best of all, it's one of those network cornerstones that could spell big ratings in the cold of winter.A member of the Saulteaux Tribe of Manitoba, Beach was sent to live with relatives in Winnipeg after his parents died within two months of each... (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Golden Globes ceremony axed  Jan 8, 2008
    The Golden Globes won't be so golden this year and Australian actresses Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne and Rachel Griffiths will be among the great casualties. The Hollywood awards night, considered second only to the Academy Awards, will go ahead on Monday (AEDT), but without the glamour. (Sydney Morning Herald)

    Boycott may cancel awards  Jan 6, 2008
    Three Australians have been nominated for awards - Cate Blanchett (best actress Elizabeth: The Golden Age and best supporting actress I'm Not There); Rachel Griffiths (US television series Brothers And Sisters) and rising star Rose Byrne (US television series Damages). Announcing the industrial action yesterday, Screen Actors Guild (SAG) president Alan Rosenberg said there was "unanimous agreement" among actors not to cross picket lines set up by writers locked in a bitter dispute with film and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Aussie stars join boycott  Jan 6, 2008
    AUSTRALIAN stars Cate Blanchett, Rachel Griffiths, Rose Byrne and Russell Crowe will boycott nex 00004000 t week's Golden Globe Awards in a show of support for striking writers in the US.. Other high-powered stars, including Jodie Foster, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney, Johnny Depp, Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and John Travolta, will also not be attending the glamorous annual event. (Daily Telegraph)

    Push ... then nip and tuck  Jan 3, 2008
    In the first episode of the recently aired new series of the television drama Brothers and Sisters, Sarah Walker (played by Rachel Griffiths, real-life mother of two and non-beanpole) asks her husband if she should get a mummy job. He responds by ravishing her on top of the washing machine. (Guardian Unlimited)

    What's great in '08  Dec 30, 2007
    13): The three-night miniseries is based on the prequel to Larry McMurtry's Pulitzer Prize-winning book "Lonesome Dove." Val Kilmer, Rachel Griffiths, Wes Studi, Steve Zahn, Karl Urban and Linda Cardellini star. "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" (Jan. (Fresno Bee)

    Rachel Griffiths delays hols for a cause  Dec 30, 2007
    SHE'S usually sunning herself at Palm Beach at this time of year, but Rachel Griffiths has forgone the peninsula for a cause. The Brothers and Sisters actress yesterday returned to the Palais Theatre in Melbourne - the venue for her wedding reception - to continue the fight against its redevelopment. (NEWS.com.au)

    Rock stars chip in to restore Palais  Dec 29, 2007
    Artist Mirka Mora and actor Rachel Griffiths join a Palais rally yesterday aimed at reining in the St Kilda triangle development ... Actor Rachel Griffiths has also pledged $5000, along with the band Human Nature and performers Shannon Noll and David Campbell ... Artist Mirka Mora and actor Rachel Griffiths join a Palais rally yesterday aimed at reining in the St Kilda triangle development. (The Age)

    Artists rally to save St Kilda's Palais Theatre  Dec 28, 2007
    The campaign is led by Australian actress Rachel Griffiths who believes the scale of the development can be minimised if the historic Palais Theatre is refurbished separately. She is calling on the government and council to pledge $5000 to buy a seat in the theatre, contributing to the cost of its refurbishment. (ABC Online)

    Christ-miss for atheist celebs  Dec 27, 2007
    Aussie actress Rachel Griffiths is arguably a case in point. When asked by Madison magazine in 2000 if she was religious, Griffiths answered: "Although I'm not Christian, I was raised Christian. I'm an atheist, with a slight Buddhist leaning. "I've got a very strong sense of morality - it's just a different morality than the loud voices of the Christian morality. (The Australian)

    Click for Full Story  Dec 18, 2007
    Actress Rachel Griffiths is 39. Singer Alejandro Sanz is 39. (KWTX.com, TX)

    List Of Nominees  Dec 14, 2007
    Supporting Actress, Series, Miniseries or Movie Rose Byrne, "Damages" Rachel Griffiths, "Brothers rs" Katherine Heigl, "Grey's Anatomy" Samantha Morton, "Longford" Anna Paquin, "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" Jaime Pressly, "My Name Is Earl". Supporting Actor, Series, Miniseries or Movie Ted Danson, "Damages" Kevin Dillon, "Entourage" Jeremy Piven, "Entourage" Andy Serkis, "Longford" William Shatner, "Boston Legal" Donald Sutherland, "Dirty Sexy Money". (CBS News)

    Complete list  Dec 14, 2007
    ROSE BYRNE - DAMAGES RACHEL GRIFFITHS - BROTHERS RS KATHERINE HEIGL - GREYS ANATOMY SAMANTHA MORTON - LONGFORD ANNA PAQUIN - BURY MY HEART AT WOUNDED KNEE JAIME PRESSLY - MY NAME IS EARL. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Golden Globe awards wide open as 'Atonement' leads nominees  Dec 14, 2007
    Here is a list of the 65th annual Golden Globe nominations announced today at the Beverly Hilton: MOTION PICTURE CATEGORIES BEST MOTION PICTURE, DRAMA -- "American Gangster" -- "Atonement" -- "Eastern Promises" -- "The Great Debaters" -- "Michael Clayton" -- "No Country for Old Men" -- "There Will Be Blood" BEST MOTION PICTURE, MUSICAL OR COMEDY -- "Across the Universe" -- "Charlie Wilson's War" -- "Hairspray" -- "Juno" -- "Sweeney Todd" FOREIGN LANGUAGE PICTURE -- "4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days"... (North County Times)

    Coming to America  Dec 11, 2007
    Both Rhys and Aussie Rachel Griffiths (who stars as his sister on the show) maintain their American accent on set. When we talk in our own accent, it makes going back to the American accent so much harder. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Collette ponders US move  Nov 27, 2007
    Like her friend Rachel Griffiths, who has spent extended periods of time in the States filming Six Feet Under and Brothers & Sisters, Collette will need to base herself primarily in the US to film The United States Of Tara. Griffiths recently declared her intention to return to Australia with her husband and two young children, once she has completed her commitments with Brothers & Sisters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Mother and actor  Nov 18, 2007
    If theres one person who understands the sensitivity and complexity of portraying a working mother, its Rachel Griffiths ... WHEN a TV series stars Rachel Griffiths and Sally Field, you can expect some really emotionally rich performances by the two acclaimed actresses ... The Walker women, played by (from left) Rachel Griffiths, Sally Field and Calista Flockhart. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Actors lend support to writers' strike  Nov 14, 2007
    Rachel Griffiths (Brothers and Sisters). "We're thinking of canceling the Christmas party so we can put that money somewhere else to be supportive.". (USA Today -- Life)

    There's something about Magda  Nov 10, 2007
    She says how much she'd like to see star Australian actresses Cate Blanchett, Toni Colette and Rachel Griffiths doing Chekhov's Three Sisters and to have Australian performances of classic plays recorded in the way the American Film Theatre made films of plays in the '70s - Katharine Hepburn and Paul Scofield in Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance, Glenda Jackson and Susannah York in Genet's The Maids. "Our strongest brand internationally at the moment is our actors. It would be good to record... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    The Sounds of Aus  Nov 8, 2007
    Actress Rachel Griffiths says this is because Australians have developed the flattest "ah" in the world. This benefits actors, for the flatness is the base sound "that allows us to do almost everybody else's accent". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Mate, there's no accent like it  Nov 6, 2007
    He interviews celebrities, including Rachel Griffiths, Max Gillies, Bruce Beresford, Santo Cilauro and Akmal Saleh, as well as linguists and historians. "The cultural DNA in this country is in the sound of the way Australians speak," says the documentary's presenter, John Clarke, who migrated here from New Zealand in 1977. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Quentin Tarantino on Death Proof  Nov 4, 2007
    November 04, 2007 01:00am. QUENTIN Tarantino has a new favourite T-shirt. (NEWS.com.au)

    Outlaw Brad Pitt saves the day for Australian director  Nov 2, 2007
    November 01, 2007 02:18pm. HIS first film Chopper, propelled Australian star Eric Bana into the sphere of international celebrity and now his second boasts Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt. (NEWS.com.au)

    Brits put on American accents  Nov 2, 2007
    Australia: Rachel Griffiths ("Brothers & Sisters"), Julian McMahon and Portia de Rossi ("Nip/Tuck"), Jason Clarke ("Brotherhood"), Emilie de Ravin ("Lost"). New Zealand: Alan Dale ("Ugly Betty"), Lucy Lawless ("Battlestar Galactica"). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Dysfunctional family  Oct 28, 2007
    Rachel Griffiths is Flockhart s sister and Field s daughter. Yeah right. (Boston Globe)

    'Desperate' gets Delany, 'Brothers' takes on Iraq  Sep 29, 2007
    It's not just the use of actress Rachel Griffiths, who tamps down her sultriness here to play a much more subdued, if no less neurotic, suburban wife. It's also the way a father's death serves as a catalyst, and the way the siblings keep managing to convene around the family kitchen table. (Boston Globe -- Living)

    Peter Krause Is Over Under and Ready for Dirty Sexy Fun  Sep 26, 2007
    TV Guide Interviews & Features. Wednesday, September 26, 2007. (TV Guide)

    ABC Stars to Appear in GLAAD Ads  Sep 20, 2007
    The actors and actresses include: Ana Ortiz, Rebecca Romijn, Eric Mabus, Michael Urie and Becki Newton from the ABC series Ugly Betty; Kate Walsh from Private Practice; Sara Ramirez and T.R. Knight from Grey's Anatomy; and Rachel Griffiths from Brothers & Sisters. The ad is part of a campaign titled "Be an Ally & Friend." GLAAD will release a number of versions of the spots in English, Spanish and with American Sign Language, every two weeks during the coming year. (MediaWeek.com)

    Britney's Team Leaves Her High and High?  Sep 19, 2007
    Katherine Heigl inexplicably won Best Supporting Actress in a Drama, beating Rachel Griffiths, Lorraine Bracco and Aida Turturro. Heigl is beautiful, but an award-winning actress. (Fox News -- Politics)

    The Tarantino half of 'Grindhouse' comes to DVD  Sep 19, 2007
    "Brothers & Sisters: The Complete First Season" The domestic drama follows the lives of a couple (Sally Field, who won the best actress Emmy on Sunday for her performance in this series, and Tom Skerritt) and their five children, including Calista Flockhart and Rachel Griffiths. The first 23 episodes, plus one that never aired, come in a six-disc set, accompanied by deleted scenes, commentary and a handful of behind-the-scenes featurettes. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)

    Stars Go for Glam at the Emmy Awards  Sep 17, 2007
    There always are actresses who go with classic black - a safe choice that can also prove stunning: Mariska Hargitay wore a Zac Posen with architectural lines, Rachel Griffiths was in a strapless Chanel and Kyra Sedgwick wore a two-piece outfit by Oscar de la Renta with a subtle touch of feathers at the peplum and on the tiers of the skirt. Jaime Pressly's beaded scoop-neck gown by St. John Couture had a '40s feel. (Washington Times, DC)

    Gasps as Sopranos' boss gets whacked for award  Sep 17, 2007
    Rachel Griffiths was overlooked, British comedian Ricky Gervais can add the US to his list of conquered countries and Sally Field's acceptance speech was censored by Rupert Murdoch's Fox TV network when she criticised the Iraq war. The Emmy ceremony has a reputation as being Hollywood's most unpredictable awards night and it lived up to it with plenty of surprise snubs. (Sydney Morning Herald)

    Emmys 2007: Main nominations  Sep 17, 2007
    Supporting actress in a drama Lorraine Bracco (The Sopranos) Rachel Griffiths (Brothers and Sisters) Katherine Heigl (Grey's Anatomy) Sandra Oh (Grey's Anatomy) Aida Turturro (The Sopranos) Chandra Wilson (Grey's Anatomy). Supporting actor in a comedy Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men) Kevin Dillon (Entourage) Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother) Jeremy Piven (Entourage) Rainn Wilson (The Office). (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Emmy awards a crying game  Sep 17, 2007
    PREDICTIONS being Emmy nominee Rachel Griffiths will leave the awards ceremony without a gong, she might have wisely saved some tears until then. The Brothers and Sisters star is nominated in the best supporting actress category for her work on the Channel 7 drama, but is tipped to be beaten by sentimental favourite Sopranos star Lorraine Bracco or Grey's Anatomy doc Sandra Oh. (NEWS.com.au)

    Australasian showdown at Emmys  Sep 16, 2007
    Another Aussie nominee, Rachel Griffiths, also faces an interesting tussle. Griffiths is up against Grey's Anatomy trio Sandra Oh, Chandra Wilson and Katherine Heigl, as well as The Sopranos' Lorraine Bracco and Aida Turturro in the supporting actress in a TV drama category. (The Australian)

    Goodman: These shows got jobbed  Sep 15, 2007
    Supporting actress in a drama series: Rachel Griffiths, "Brothers rs" (ABC); Katherine Heigl, Chandra Wilson and Sandra Oh, all from "Grey's Anatomy" (and all from ABC); and Aida Turturro and Lorraine Bracco, "The Sopranos" (HBO). "Grey's Anatomy": no. Just flat out no. And Bracco was barely around this year. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Emmy Awards show preview  Sep 15, 2007
    Rachel Griffiths, Brothers & Sisters, ABC; Katherine Heigl, Grey's Anatomy, ABC; Chandra Wilson, Grey's Anatomy, ABC; Sandra Oh, Grey's Anatomy, ABC; Aida Turturro, The Sopranos, HBO; Lorraine Bracco, The Sopranos, HBO.. Will win: The third nomination will be the charm for Grey's Anatomy pistol Sandra Oh. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Our Emmy picks are ...  Sep 13, 2007
    Supporting actress, Drama Lorraine Bracco, The Sopranos Rachel Griffiths, Brothers rs Katherine Heigl, Grey's Anatomy Sandra Oh, Grey's Anatomy Aida Turturro, The Sopranos Chandra Wilson, Grey's Anatomy. Comedy series Entourage The Office 30 Rock Two and a Half Men Ugly Betty. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Emmy predictions  Sep 13, 2007
    n Rachel Griffiths, "Brothers rs." ... n Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: A glut of nominations for "Sopranos" and "Grey's" actresses should clear the field for a deserving Rachel Griffiths to take it for "Brothers rs.". (Pensacola News Journal)

    3-series star  Sep 11, 2007
    So he retooled it as a mother-daughter drama built around its biggest stars: Field, Calista Flockhart and Rachel Griffiths. He de-emphasized the business intrigue and the overtly political aspects of the show, turning Flockhart's Kitty from a right-wing radio host into an aide and now fianc. (USA Today)

    'Grey's' stars in GLAAD ad campaign  Sep 5, 2007
    Actors Rachel Griffiths, Marlee Matlin, Rebecca Romijn and Lance Bass are among the 21 other celebrities featured in the ads. "It is incredibly important to reach out to a wide spectrum of people, to encourage the support and understanding from those who might become our straight allies and also to dispel the damaging, false myths and unfounded fears propagated by bigots and zealots," said former pro basketball player John Amaechi, another participant. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

     Read on...  Aug 8, 2007
    com - Rachel Griffiths ... Rachel Griffiths Emmy-nominated actress for her role on Brothers and Sisters ... Aug. 7, 2007, 7:00pm PT Rachel Griffiths, Emmy-nominated supporting actress for her portrayal of Sarah Whedon on ABCs Brothers and Sisters. (Variety)

    Australians to vie for TV's ultimate award  Jul 21, 2007
    Yesterday, the nominations for the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced with Toni Collette, Rachel Griffiths, Judy Davis and Greta Scacchi all contenders to take out awards at the U.S. equivalent of the Logies. And behind the camera lens, Australians were also noticed with The Starter Wife - a TV mini-series shot in Queensland starring Davis and American comedy queen Debra Messing - scoring 10 nominations. (Advertiser Adelaide)

    Push It Like Beckham  Jul 21, 2007
    The actor called the soccer play his "hero. Of course, the Beckhams entire future isn t pinned to Cruise or a religion. It s all about soccer. If he doesn t play like it s the World Cup from Day One, he might as well forget it. CAA touted him like the second coming of Pele as the answer to making professional soccer popular in the United States. But soccer has always been like the metric system to Americans. We respect it, but we re not adopting it. It s OK for kids, but adults have serious... (Fox News)

    Emmy nominees  Jul 21, 2007
    SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Rachel Griffiths, "Brothers & Sisters"; Katherine Heigl, "Grey's Anatomy"; Chandra Wilson, "Grey's Anatomy"; Sandra Oh, "Grey's Anatomy"; Aida Turturro, "The Sopranos"; Lorraine Bracco, "The Sopranos". COMEDY. (Boston Globe -- Living)

    Primetime Emmy noms announced  Jul 21, 2007
    "Sopranos," "Two and a Half Men" and "Lost" also claimed multiple supporting spots, but those categories also opened up to first-timer Masi Oka for "Heroes" and Rachel Griffiths for "Brothers rs.". HBO's gaudy nom totals are generally fueled by the variety of its programming arsenal, which has included nabbing honors for movie -- a genre the broadcast nets have largely abandoned -- 12 of the last 14 years. (Variety)

    Emmy claws are out  Jul 21, 2007
    Au 00004000 ssie Brothers & Sisters star Rachel Griffiths also faces tough competition in the supporting actress in a TV drama category, up against Grey's Anatomy trio of Sandra Oh, Chandra Wilson and Katherine Heigl in the supporting actress in a TV drama category. The best news for Queensland was the domination of The Starter Wife, a TV mini-series set in Los Angeles, but filmed in the Sunshine State. (Courier Mail)

    HBO Leads Emmy Nom Pack  Jul 21, 2007
    While it often takes years for new regularly scheduled series to be recognized by the Emmys, multiple nominations for ABC s Ugly Betty and Brothers & Sisters (including acting nods for Sally Field and Rachel Griffiths) and NBC s Heroes and 30 Rock means there is now room from the get-go for freshman product ... OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIESLorraine Bracco (The Sopranos, HBO)Rachel Griffiths (Brothers & Sisters, HBO)Katherine Heigl (Grey s Anatomy, ABC)Sandra Oh (Grey s... (MediaWeek.com)

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