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Kristen Johnston
Kristen Johnston is an American actress who has won two Emmy awards for her portrayal of Sally Solomon in the NBC sitcom ‘3rd Rock from the Sun’. After finishing her degree in drama, Johnston began her career as a theatre actress for the famed Atlantic Theatre Company. Her role of an alcoholic in the play ‘The Lights’ won her many accolades, in addition to getting her a part in ‘3rd Rock from the Sun’. Apart from acting, Johnston is very active in charity work, especially in lending her support to the cause of rehabilitation of young children and teens with drug issues. Through her New York-based charity, SLAM, NYC (Sobriety, Learning, and Motivation), Johnston helps high school girls with drug and self-esteem issues.
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Born
September 20, 1967
Birth Place
Washington, D.C.
Nationality
American
Sun Sign
Virgo
Also Known As
Kristen Angela Johnston
Famous As
Actress
Height
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Education
New York University
Father
Rod Johnston
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'Mom' Alum Kristen Johnston Lands Role on Big HBO Series

Mom alum Kristen Johnston is making a big return to TV after landing a role on a hit HBO series. Variety reports that Johnson has joined the cast of The Righteous Gemstones for Season 3 of the outlandish televangelist comedy, joining fellow recently-announced series newcomer Steve Zahn. Johnston will reportedly be playing May-May Montgomery, a new character who has a history with the Gemstones. No other details about the character have been shared at this time.
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‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 3 Adds 'Mom' Alum Kristen Johnston

Actor Kristen Johnston has been cast in HBO's The Righteous Gemstones Season 3 in a recurring role, Variety has reported. While, her character details are kept under wraps, per the report she’ll play May-May Montgomery, who is said to have a history with the Gemstone family. The Righteous Gemstones,...
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‘Righteous Gemstones’ Season 3 Adds Kristen Johnston (EXCLUSIVE)

Johnston joins previously announced new Season 3 cast member Steve Zahn in the comedy series. Johnston will play May-May Montgomery, who is said to have a history with the Gemstone family. Further character details are being kept under wraps. More from Variety. Johnston is best known for her starring role...
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Here’s the Trailer For SMALL TOWN WISCONSIN Starring Kristen Johnston and David Sullivan – Available on Digital Platforms June 10th

Quiver Distribution has acquired North American rights to festival sensation and audience-favorite SMALL TOWN WISCONSIN, it was announced today. Directed by Niels Mueller(THE ASSASSINATION OF RICHARD NIXON)and executive produced by Academy Award-winner Alexander Payne (SIDEWAYS), SMALL TOWN WISCONSIN stars David Sullivan (SHARP OBJECTS), Bill Heck (THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS), (3rd ROCK FROM THE SUN, MOM),Tanya Fischer (LIFE ON MARS), and Cooper J.Friedman (9-1-1: LONE STAR). Here’s the trailer:
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Kristen Johnston on now being the 2nd most iconic death

And just like that … we were at another funeral. After the “Sex and the City” reboot’s creators killed off Mr. Big in the “And Just Like That…” premiere last week, diehard fans of the show couldn’t help but think of another iconic death in the original HBO series: Lexi Featherston.
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Kristen Johnston Opens up About Her 'Abusive Relationship' With Drugs

Mom star Kristen Johnston opened up about her "abusive" relationship with drugs after 3rd Rock from the Sun ended in 2001. Johnston starred as Sally Solomon on the NBC sitcom, which ran six seasons and earned Johnston, 53, two Emmys. The series was Johnston's breakthrough show and she struggled to handle the fame, Johnston told Heart of the Matter podcast host, Elizabeth Vargas.
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After 14 Years Of Sobriety, Kristen Johnston Says There Is 'No Greater Hell' Than Addiction

Staying strong! With 14 years of sobriety under her belt, Kristen Johnston feels that there is "no greater hell" than addiction. "Just thinking about that time in my life gives me chills," the 53-year-old told journalist Elizabeth Anne Vargas, who has suffered from addiction herself, on Vargas' "Heart of the Matter" podcast. "The thing I'm happiest about in my life is that I'm no longer using. It really is."
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Mom Star Kristen Johnston Gets Candid About Addiction Problems After 3rd Rock From The Sun

Being in the public eye is never easy, especially for anyone going through something personal that would likely just be made worse if fans found out about it. Mom star Kristen Johnston, who starred in the NBC sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun from 1996-2001, is opening up about her time after the series came to an end, at which point she faced major problems with addiction.
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