Debi Mazar Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. I have used Dr. Hauschka face cream ($45) since the 1970s! "We are old best friends in the . Thank God it's my husband that's in front of me in between my legs in this film. "I always drive my kids everywhere and take them out and around, and try to orchestrate seeing art, and going out to fun things," she says. The world has known Madonna as the Queen of Pop for decades, but few have the intimate understanding of the music icon that Debi Mazar does. Deborah Mazar or Debi Mazar was born on August 13, 1964, in Jamaica, Queens, New York, U.S.A. . Debi Mazar. Debi Mazar is showing admiration for the kids in her life. Mazar is a tall woman who stands at 5ft. As you can imagine, the film covers some pretty heavy subject matter, with some scenes depicting drug use. ", Mazar, who made the decision to move before the pandemic, says her family's time in Italy has been "wonderful" and that her two daughters are "acclimating really well. Evelina, Giulia, Rocco ," and tagged longtime friend Madonna, 62. The actress gave us a taste of what it's like to be best friends with one of the most famous people on the planet during a Wednesday interview with HuffPost Live. You can catch more of her on "Younger" which will be renewed for a seventh season sometime next year. 2023 MediaVillage is a registered trademark of MyersBizNet. ", Mazar went on to appear in several of Madonna's iconic music videos, including "Papa Don't Preach," "True Blue," "Deeper and Deeper" and "Music.". Part of HuffPost Entertainment. House on Haunted Hill (1999) [Jennifer Jenzen]: Her scenes were deleted from the final cut, but in one of . "We are old best friends in the sense that we've been very close for a very, very long time -- like 30 years, before she even cut a record," Mazar said. At least I felt comfortable with him down there, and he's really proud because he gets his first movie credit.". Georgia Slater is a writer/reporter on the Parents team at PEOPLE. In the 1990s Debi Mazar's cat-eyed glamour was spotted everywhere, alongside close friend Madonna. About Us Advertise Business Write For Us T&Cs My oldest flies to Israel, Madrid, Barcelona.". Debi Mazar played "Evil Bitch", an angry pregnant woman who is arguing with her husband while Rachel is in labor in "The One Where Rachel Has A Baby, Part 1". Now we begin yet another adventure together! "I hope they liked me. Eventually, though, the couple hopes to live in Corcos' home country for good. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Her father was born in German-occupied Latvia to a Jewish family. I love you SO much. The Goodfellas star requested her real-life spouse as a sex scene partner in new movie Lovelace and admits it was one of her most enjoyable lovemaking movements on a movie set. "He wasn't '70s-looking enough, so they gave him a '70s wig. She had no knowledge of her father's ancestry until her twenties as he practiced Catholicism. What It's Really Like To Be Best Friends With Madonna. All rights reserved. Cookie Policy Mazar played "Doreen, the Evil Bitch," a crazed pregnant woman who shares a hospital room with Rachel. Deborah Anne Mazar Corcos (born August 13, 1964) is an American actress and television personality, known for playing sharp-tongued women. The series met critical acclaim and was renewed for a seventh season in 2019, making it the longest running original series in the "TV Land" network's history. I like that. When they began dating, Mazar was compelled to stay in Italy with Corcos for an entire month before returning home. Mazar explained: "I have two daughters that Im trying to push into college and high school, so Im very busy also focusing on stuff with my kids.". The Younger actress was launched into the spotlight playing Sandy inMartin Scorseses 1990 gangster classic Goodfellas the flick that charts the rise and fall of mob associate Henry Hill (played by Ray Liotta) and his friends and family from 1955 to 1980. "We are old best friends in the sense . . "She's a professional dancer, you have to remember. It's Mazar who has the most voluptuous curves for now though. Contact Us My lungs were filled with powder and I got really sick for a month and a half. frequently "painting" her friend Madonna for stage and video productions. Debi Mazar (1964 - ) David and Lisa (1998) [Maggie]: Decapitated with a giant clock hand by Lukas Haas in Lukas' dream sequence. and an unforgettable role in Goodfellas, to playing . Our columnists, critics and hosts take you behind the scenes in Hollywood, Bollywood, Brooklyn and Queens, YouTube, TikTok, the metaverse and everywhere content is created. We use cookies and similar methods to recognize visitors and remember their preferences, understand the performance of our site, provide social media features, and serve more relevant content to you. Born on St.Patrick's Day! The Goodfellas star requested her real-life spouse as a sex scene partner in new movie Lovelace and admits it was one of her most enjoyable lovemaking movements on a movie set. Even though she's got the whole setup with the nannies and the driver and the cook, she has very little time to have a social life because she's a workaholic. Soon she found herself employed as Madonna's makeup artist, making cameo appearances in late-80s music videos . As of 2020, Actress Debi Mazar has an estimated net worth of around $5 million as of 2022. At the Season 6 premiere party . Debi Mazar told HuffPost Live in 2015 that Madonna became her bestie before either of them found fame. The actress portrays porn star Dolly Sharp in the new Linda Lovelace biopic, which also features Amanda Seyfried as the titular character and Sharon Stone as her mum. And it was very much like that, and then she became a huge star," said Mazar at the time. "I'm very much about letting their wings, which were clipped, take flight," she adds of her parenting style. Episode Mazar appeared in one episode of the Friends series, 'The One Where Rachel Has a Baby, Part One.' It was the eighth season; Mazar played a crazy pregnant woman, Doreen, who shares a hospital room with Rachel. Privacy "Girl, they just called," Mazar's agent replied. In 2002, she got married to Italian celebrity cook Gabriele Corcos. By Patrick Cavanaugh - May 6, 2022 11:57 am EDT. As a longtime friend of gay rights activist Madonna, she and the singer have similar views on the matter. Subscribe for free to receive our e-reports and weekly updates. Debi Mazar attends the "Younger" Season Four premiere party in New York City on June 27, 2017 | Photo: Getty Images. Mazar said she became something of a "New York it girl" after Goodfellas, and quickly landed a part in the Spike Lee romantic drama Jungle Fever. Madonna And Debi Were Friends Before Either Was Famous. Actress: Empire Records. [9], She played the villain Regina, a modern-day Cruella de Vil, in the family film Beethoven's 2nd (1993). Anniversary; Birthday; Popular; . By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Since moving to Hollywood in 1997, Steve has focused on celebrity interv read more. Mazar appeared on a Friends episode in its eighth season ("The One Where Rachel Has a Baby, Part One"). Debi Mazar, star of Goodfellas, has dished on what the cast snorted in place when taking cocaine in the iconic films drug scenes. Debi Mazar played "Evil Bitch", an angry pregnant woman who is arguing with her husband while Rachel is in labor in "The One Where Rachel Has A Baby, Part 1". Mazar was happy to report that she and Madonna have set a date to squeeze in some time together in April, in between promotion for Madonna's new album "Rebel Heart" and the start of her world tour later this year. "Who you make love to or who you have an affair with is really irrelevant [] It is what it is," she said. Celebrity Chef Debi Mazar came on to the culinary scene in 2007 when she and her husband, Tuscany native Gabriele Corcos, . She portrayed press agent Shauna Roberts on the HBO series Entourage. I'll do your makeup. Their friendship led to Mazar's appearances in a number of the Material Girl's videos including "True Blue," and sparked her own interest in acting. Sign up here for Live Today, HuffPost Lives morning email that will let you know the newsmakers, celebrities and politicians joining us that day and give you the best clips from the day before! says the actress. One surprising revelation the actress made was what she was snorting alongside Ray in the aforementioned scenes. Crew They go to Rome for the day. Narrated by: Debi Mazar Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins Abridged Overall 4 out of 5 stars 2,254 Performance . Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. As an actress, Mazar came on the scene and shone brightly in the 1990 iconic mob film, Goodfellas, as Ray Liotta's coke-addled . Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. Date of birth (She survives the movie in reality.) Netflix's new series The Pentaverate not only delivers audiences a number of new Mike Myers characters, but also features an equally hilarious . She did backup dancing for some of Madonna's music videos including "Papa Don't Preach," "True Blue," and "Justify My Love. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. "We email, and we manage to get our children together, but we often don't have a chance to get together.". "It's been amazing because now that they live in Europe, my daughter, who's 16, has friends come from the states," the Younger star explains. Picture: Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos - 2013 Gordon Parks Foundation Awards at The Plaza Hotel - Arrivals - New York, NY, United States - Tuesday Actress Debi Mazar won her husband his first movie role when she suggested he should be the one performing fake oral sex on her porn star character in the new Linda Lovelace biopic. They go to Milan for a weekend. ", "It has been about believing in our common dream, making the leap, believing that anything is possible just because of love," he continued, later adding, "You are the absolute love!!! To see more of Mazar taking a trip down memory lane, watch her full episode of Couch Surfing here. As of 2005[update], the family divided their time between Brooklyn and a 15th-century home outside of Florence, Italy, that was given to them as a wedding present by Mazar's in-laws. So she's always danced. Follow The People columnists and hosts to discover your community and connect with your people. She also had a recurring role on the sitcom Living with Fran, as Merrill, the cousin of Fran Drescher's character. For more on Debi Mazar, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribe here. The MCUs tiniest heroes are kicking off its biggest phase yet, setting up the next several years of storytelling. The actress, 57, tells PEOPLE in this week's issue, on newsstands now, that moving to Italy with daughters Evelina, 19, and Giulia, 16, and husband Gabriele Corcos was the "best decision," calling her new home "magical" and an "amazing" experience for her girls. She has appeared in independent films Inside Monkey Zetterland and Nowhere and her short-lived sitcom, Temporarily Yours. The show was scripted and lasted five seasons. [15], Mazar began appearing on the Cooking Channel cooking/reality show television series Extra Virgin in January 2011. "I met her when she came to New York and we became dear friends, and then she was like, 'I'm gonna do a video,' and I was like, 'I do makeup. One surprising revelation was just what was in the white powder Mazar and Liotta snorted on set. As soon as the read was over, she ran to a payphone to call her agent. . By continuing to browse the website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy. ET's Denny Directo spoke to Mazar at the premiere of The Pentaverate, and the actress -- who has been friends with the pop icon for decades -- opened up about casting for the project and who else . Debi Mazar, who plays Maggie on TV Land's "Younger," was last caught in the middle of a facade as she attempted to keep Liza's (Sutton Foster) secret intact. What?' She did a two-episode stint on the television series Ugly Betty as fraudster Leah Stillman. Nicole Kidman wearing black pantyhose, Drew Barrymore wearing white stockings, and Debi Mazar with the short one piece outfit with black pantyhose. Coincidentally, that was the same year that Mazar would get married to her Italian partner Gabriele Corcos. The next year, they got married in Los Angeles and currently reside in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn.