Newman came back to his alma mater Kenyon College to direct Janney when she attended the school
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Allison Janney credits Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward for encouraging her to pursue acting during her college years
Newman directed a play at Kenyon College, where Janney was cast, and Woodward helped young actors gain industry exposure
Janney has since won an Oscar and seven Emmys and starred in The West Wing as C.J. Cregg
Allison Janney says two Hollywood icons were instrumental in her pursuing a career in show business: Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward.
Speaking on a new episode of Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky , the 66-year-old…
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