Allison Janney

And when the women are played by a talented trio of ladies such as Allison Janney,

Original Signal - Transmitting Buzz 2009

Wednesday's episode of Berkus' show gives us a sneak peak at the film with behind-the-scenes footage, drop-in visits from costars Allison Janney and Octavia Spencer Ugly Betty, plus lots of cooking and design tips, Southern style.

Nate Berkus Is Helping Out The Help 2011

Lesure: I'm going to give Allison Janney the shout-out.

Lesure Time on Mr. Sunshine 2011

Much of the crazy comic relief is provided by his wealthy and wacky boss Crystal The West Wing's Allison Janney, a manically pill-popping dilettante whose political incorrectness regarding race and class knows no bounds.

Roush Review: Dim Sunshine, Glorious Justified, FNL Farewell 2011

Allison Janney goes from political heavyweight to politically incorrect on Mr. Sunshine

Nick Jonas Plays a Very Different Kind of Rock Star on Mr. Sunshine 2011

Skeeter's mother, played by Allison Janney, is a drab construction with an oddly unsatisfying story to tell.

'The Help': '60s Racism in Black and White Joe Morgenstern 2011

Allison Janney won the best actress Emmy for that season.

William Bradley: NCIS: America's Favorite Show and What It Tells Us William Bradley 2011

Mr. Taylor cast two of the lead actresses from "Chicken Party"—Octavia Spencer and Allison Janney—in major roles in "The Help."

An Unknown, With Leverage Rachel Dodes 2011

Allison Janney won the best actress Emmy for that season.

William Bradley: NCIS: America's Favorite Show and What It Tells Us William Bradley 2011

And the usually reliable Allison Janney is stuck in the melodramatic role as Skeeter's drama-queen mother, who is dying of cancer but apparently not fast enough.

Marshall Fine: HuffPost Review: The Help Marshall Fine 2011