Joely Fisher recently made an appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show, where she opened up about her experience working on the hit series Desperate Housewives. In the lively conversation, Fisher revealed how she found out she had landed the role on the show. It turns out, it was “a slow news day” when George Pinocchio announced the casting news on television before anyone had even called Fisher to inform her about the job. Nevertheless, Fisher was thrilled to be part of such a popular and exciting show.
During the interview, Fisher also shared some personal details about her life. She mentioned attending her mother’s birthday party, which was a blast. Fisher looked fabulous that night, receiving compliments on her appearance. In fact, she jokingly claimed that she looked so good that she got pregnant that very night!
Now six months pregnant, Fisher admitted that it’s a bit challenging to dress around her growing baby bump. Despite any difficulties, she feels good and has learned to embrace napping for four hours a day. However, she has also been working while pregnant, thanks to the help of “smoke and mirrors.” On Desperate Housewives, Fisher plays a character who doesn’t have much interest in motherhood, which she finds amusing given her current situation.
When Ellen asked Fisher if she knew the gender of her unborn child, she replied that her daughter had asked for a little sister. Being the loving mother she is, Fisher agreed to her daughter’s request, making it a girl. Ellen playfully suggested naming the baby “Alen,” to which Fisher jokingly replied, “Why not?” It’s clear that Fisher’s daughter has quite a personality, dressing funky and even choosing her own outfits.
Reflecting on her career, Fisher briefly shared how she auditioned for Desperate Housewives, thinking it went well. However, she didn’t receive a call notifying her of the outcome. Instead, she found out through the news when George Pinocchio announced the casting news on TV. As one can imagine, this came as a bit of a surprise to Fisher, but she was excited nonetheless.
With the success of Desperate Housewives, Fisher’s involvement in the show has sparked curiosity from fans and viewers. However, Fisher made it clear that she won’t spill any behind-the-scenes secrets. She feels like the “low man on the totem B” and doesn’t want to risk giving away any spoilers. Even though Ellen playfully encouraged Fisher to share some secrets, Fisher remained tight-lipped.
During the interview, Fisher also took the opportunity to promote her company, Ask for Hope. The company creates bracelets and necklaces with the message of asking for clarity, strength, wisdom, and courage instead of simply wishing for them. Fisher and her friend Helen Cavalo started the company and are currently donating the proceeds to the Red Cross to support the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
In conclusion, Joely Fisher‘s appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show was filled with laughter, personal anecdotes, and a glimpse into her life on Desperate Housewives. Fisher’s ability to balance her work and personal life while being pregnant is impressive, and her dedication to charitable causes like Ask for Hope is admirable. It’s clear that Fisher is a talented and multifaceted entertainer, and fans of both her and Desperate Housewives can’t wait to see what she does next.