
SmartLess "Claire Danes"
Nov 17, 2025
In this delightful conversation, award-winning actress Claire Danes shares insights into her life as a mother of three, balancing family with her acting career. She recounts her spontaneous move to a new brownstone in NYC after welcoming a surprise baby. Claire discusses early fame from 'My So-Called Life,' memorable moments filming 'Romeo + Juliet,' and the lessons learned from legendary directors. She also touches on her love for comedy, her research for complex roles, and hints at her new series, 'The Beast and Me.'
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Nail Habit As Work Time
- Claire Danes gets her nails done weekly and treats the salon as a productive workspace.
- She experimented with gel nails but found removal stressful and claustrophobic.
From Morocco To Indiana
- Claire adopted a Moroccan cat, Harold Hamza, while filming in Morocco and struggled with his urine behavior.
- She rehomed him to a cat sanctuary in Indiana, then he unexpectedly died months later.
Teen Breakthrough And Family Move
- Claire Danes landed My So-Called Life at 13 and moved to L.A. when the show was picked up mid-school year.
- Her parents followed and supported the family's relocation while she worked on the series.






