This actress has an incredible resume in Hollywood as she has popped up in many blockbusters.
The actress first became well-known for her role as Margo Hughes on the soap opera As the World Turns, which she played from 1980 to 1983.
She achieved major success in the 1996 blockbuster, Independence Day, starring alongside Will Smith. She portrayed Constance Spano, the White House Communications Director.
She also had a role opposite Brad Pitt and Harrison Ford in The Devil’s Own in 1997.
Ten years after that, she gained a regular part as Eleanor Waldorf on the popular TV show Gossip Girl, appearing in the first five seasons from 2007 to 2012 alongside Blake Lively.
The thespian has also shared scenes with Katie Holmes, Molly Ringwald, Tom Selleck and Demi Moore.
Who is this actress?
She is Margaret Colin, 67.
On Monday, the celebrity was spotted in New York City, bundled up against the cold in a black coat, a red fur hat, a gray scarf, and practical black boots as she enjoyed the snow-covered streets.
Colin grew up on Long Island, New York, and attended Baldwin Senior High School before going on to Hofstra University.
Colin started her acting career on the soap opera The Edge of Night, where she played the role of a wealthy woman with a surprising past as a former terrorist.
Next came another soaper, As the World Turns, where she played Margo Montgomery.
Oh my gosh, seriously, watching her career take off was amazing! First, she was on Magnum P.I., and then Chicago Hope! I was hooked! And Now and Again? Genius! But honestly, seeing her become a regular on Law & Order: SVU? That’s when I knew she’d truly made it. I’ve been a fan ever since!
Movie roles came next as she had small parts in a number of hit films.
She played an English teach opposite Molly Ringwald in the teen hit from 1986, Pretty in Pink.
She appeared as Irene in the 1986 film Something Wild with Melanie Griffith, and then played Rebecca in Three Men and a Baby the following year.
Colin worked with Demi Moore in the dud 1991 movie The Butcher’s Wife.
Her breakthrough came with the blockbuster sci-fi film Independence Day in 1996. The following year, she appeared in The Devil’s Own alongside Brad Pitt, playing the character Sheila O’Meara.
In 2004, she landed another prominent role, playing Melanie MacKenzie in the film First Daughter alongside Katie Holmes, who had recently gained fame from the TV show Dawson’s Creek.
Between 2007 and 2012, Colin appeared in several episodes of the TV show Gossip Girl as Eleanor Waldorf, Blair Waldorf’s mother.
In 2010, Margaret talked about playing her character on Gossip Girl, explaining what motivated her actions and personality.
She shared with Hollywood The Write Way that what she loves most about this person is their ability to see things in a completely original way.
Honestly, she’s completely wrapped up in herself, and it’s amazing. I’m just waiting for everything to fall apart for her so I can see what happens next, what opportunities she’ll mess up. But that’s what I adore about her – she lives in her own universe, and it’s utterly captivating.
The actress also gushed about her co-star.
I really enjoy working with Leighton Meester. She’s a wonderfully talented singer and a fantastic actress.
‘I completely adore working with her. If I could just keep working with her, that would be fine.’
The star then was seen in Blue Bloods, Nurse Jackie, The Good Wife and Madam Secretary.
In 2017, Colin played Jane McCabe, a news anchor for CBS News, in multiple episodes of the HBO comedy series Veep’s sixth season.
Her last film saw her play Barbara Brenner in 2025’s Three Wisest Men.
Colin met actor Justin Deas when he played her love interest, Tom Hughes, on As the World Turns.
They were married in January 1988 and have two sons, Sam and Joe.
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