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The Starter Wife

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Unexpectedly dumped by her movie-mogul husband of 10 years, Molly Kagen must reassess her life and her friends when she finds herself on the outside of the elite circles she once commanded.

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Awards

  • 2009 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - nominated
  • 2008 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - nominated
  • 2007 - Emmy - Outstanding Miniseries - nominated
  • 2007 - Screen Actors Guild Awards - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries - nominated

Cast & Crew See All

Debra Messing
Molly Kagan
Judy Davis
Joan McAllister
Chris Diamantopoulos
Rodney Evans

Latest News See All

Watercooler: SVU Ain't Messing Around

Thank God Steven Spielberg scored Debra Messing for his musical pilot, Smash, because TV really needs her back.Last night, the woman we fell in love with on Will & Grace and cheered for The Starter Wife put her comedy chops aside and sank her teeth ...

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

Mega Buzz on Lost, Battlestar, 24, CSI and More!

"Live" from the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Los Angeles, senior editors Matt Mitovich, Mickey O'Connor and Tim Molloy answer your questions. Drop us a line at megascoop@tvguide.com. All I want for Christmas is a spoiler about Juliet from Lost. — SamyMATT: Hmmm. Since we have missed that Yuletide deadline, how about I promise you a present in time for, I dunno, St. Patrick's Day? Because sadly, the lady doc's Season 5 storyline won't really heat up until then. (But once it does, it'll be in a way that makes some fans very happy.) Give me some Battlestar scoop. I can't wait until Friday! — TonyMICKEY: I've been sworn to secrecy by my Sci Fi moles, but let's say this: Just because ...

Wed, Jan 14, 2009

Tonight's TV Hot List: Friday, Dec. 12, 2008

Starter Wife10 pm/ET USAThere's nothing like a wedding to make the guests ponder their future. So when Lou's wedding finally rolls around in tonight's season finale, Molly and the gang begin preparing for big changes ahead. Read on for previews of Greatest Holiday Moments: Songs of the Season Countdown, Family Entertainment Awards, South of Nowhere and 12 Days of Redneck Christmas.

Fri, Dec 12, 2008

Tonight's TV Hot List: Friday, Oct. 24, 2008

Don't Forget the Lyrics! 9 pm/ET Fox Fans of American Idol will want to make sure they tune in to tonight's competition, as it features Constantine Maroulis, the rock vocalist who finished sixth on the talent show's fourth season. Read on for previews of Stargate Atlantis, South of Nowhere, NUMB3RS and Starter Wife.

Fri, Oct 24, 2008

VIDEO: Starter Wife's Hart Bochner Dishes on Playing a Heartthrob

Hart Bochner plays a creatively-blocked writer and Debra Messing's new love interest (or one of a few, wink, wink) this season on The Starter Wife. Erin Fox had a chance to chat with Hart about his Bohemian character who starts a writing workshop to get his own creative juices flowing, and ends up meeting Molly (Messing) – and sparks fly.   Find out about Hart's character and more after the jump!  

Fri, Oct 10, 2008

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