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  Fran Drescher   Jacqueline Woodson With Fran Drescher The New York Women’s Foundation (NYWF) gathered more than a thousand advocates, partners, and supporters at the New York Marriott Marquis for its 2025 Celebrating Women® Breakfast. This year’s event centered on a powerful theme: “Together, we create power and possibility.”  The annual Breakfast raised over $1.2 million in vital funds to support the Foundation’s community-led grantmaking, which fuels grassroots solutions advancing gender, racial, and economic justice throughout New York City and beyond.  Ana L. Oliveira, President and CEO of The New York Women’s Foundation, reminded attendees of the collective strength at the heart of the Foundation’s mission: “The Foundation will continue in the discipline of hope, in the commitment of determination, focus, and possibility. We’re going to come together because it is important to show that our acts of generosity and solidarity matter,” said Ana L. Oliveira, NYWF ...

Fran Drescher Fran Drescher was all smiles when she was photographed at The BUILD SERIES in New York City the other day. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Fran Drescher With Rita McKenzie And Tori Murray RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL entertained the crowd on Fran Drescher’s New York Harbor cruise to kick off Gay Pride Week last Sunday, June 21st. A benefit for Cancer Schmancer, the floating party was held aboard the Hornblower Hybrid. Patti LuPone joined the festivities immediately following her matinee of SHOWS FOR DAYS along with other celebrity guests including Thomas Roberts, Patti Stanger, Jill Zarin, Peter Marc Jacobson, and Ann Hampton Callaway. The fabulous Rita McKenzie (ETHEL MERMAN’S BROADWAY, RUTHLESS! L.A.) and 10-year-old Tori Murray (Paper Mill’s NEW VOICES OF 2014: OH, WHAT A NIGHT!) performed their showstopping numbers from RUTHLESS! to thundering ovations from the (literally) glittering crowd. RUTHLESS! began performances on June 25th and the official Opening Night is set for Monday, July 13th at St. Luke’s Theatre. Book and lyrics are by Joel Paley with music by Marvin Laird. Joel Paley also directed the origin...

**** BROADWAY'S BEST **** Fran Drescher With Caricature Jamie DeRoy And Fran Drescher Fran Drescher was snapped for The Fran Drescher Caricature Unveiling at Sardi's in New York City the other day. Brodway legend Jamie DeRoy was also there to help Fran celebrate. Photos By: Diego Corredor / MediaPunch

Bo Derek With Katie On today’s episode of the nationally syndicated daytime talk show "Katie,"  it was “Throwback Thursday” with actress Bo Derek talking about her iconic role in “10” and what she’s up to now. She had plunty to say about dating future husband John Derek at the young age of 17. Fran Drescher With Carly Rae Jepson And Katie On tomorrow’s episode of Katie,  Carly Rae Jepsen and Fran Drescher stoped by to talk for the first time about their Broadway debuts in Rogers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” Hear some behind-the-scenes secrets. Plus, Fran Dresher shares all about her new boyfriend. This a a show not to miss! Photos Courtesy of: ABC Disney

**** NEW EPISODE  OF “ HAPPILY DIVORCED ” WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 AT 10:30 PM ET/PT **** This Weeks Happily Divorced Fran jogs everyone’s memory about what it was like after eighteen years of marriage, that finally gave Peter the courage to come out two years ago. In the process, however, she realizes that some stones are best left unturned. Photo Courtesy Of: TV Land

**** TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP TELEVISION “HAPPILY DIVORCED” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 AT 10:30 PM ET/PT **** Fran Drescher And Reneé Taylor After the roof crashes in at Frantastic Flowers, Fran (Fran Drescher) pays for the repairs by selling Peter’s (John Michael Higgins) spot in the family burial plot to Marilyn (Reneé Taylor) and her mother (Ann Guilbert). The move upsets Peter (Higgins), forcing Fran (Drescher) to get creative if she wants to rest in peace again. Guest Stars: Reneé Taylor (“The Nanny”), Ann Guilbert (“The Nanny”) Photo Courtesy Of: TV Land

**** TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP TELEVISION “HAPPILY DIVORCED” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 AT 10:30 PM ET/PT **** Fran Drescher With John Michael Higgins When Glen (Robert Walden) mistakes a dying battery for a cricket in his phone, Fran (Fran Drescher) worries that her father is finally getting old…But when he buys a motorcycle from Peter's (John Michael Higgins) crush, Keith (Sean Kanan), Fran (Drescher) is afraid he has lost his mind and is going through a late life crisis. Guest Star: Sean Kanan ("Young and the Restless") Photo Courtesy Of: TV Land

**** TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP TELEVISION “HAPPILY DIVORCED” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 AT 10:30 PM ET/PT **** John Michael Higgins And Fran Drescher On Set Fran (Fran Drescher) gets the shock of her life when she discovers that Peter (John Michael Higgins) is not out to his family, so when his brother Matthew (Jeffrey Nordling) is in town, she pushes him to finally come out of the closet. Once Matthew (Nordling) realizes that Fran (Drescher) is single, things between them start to heat up. Guest Star: Jeffrey Nordling ("Desperate Housewives") Photo Courtesy Of: TV Land

Fran Drescher With Tom And Russell Last night in New York City, Fran Drescher officiated the marriage of a gay couple (Tom and Russell). The lucky pair who have been together for 20 years and have two children, are winners of Fran’s “‘Love is Love’ Gay Marriage Contest.” And remember to tune in tonight for the season premiere of "Happily Divorced" on TV Land at 10:30 PM ET/PT

**** FRAN DRESCHER TO OFFICIATE SAME SEX MARRIAGE CEREMONY ON MARCH 6th Star Of TV Land’s “Happily Divorced” Will Perform The Union At XL Nightclub In New York City **** Fran Drescher Fran Drescher will make one deserving couple’s wedding an occasion to remember when she officiates their marriage in a special event at XL Nightclub in New York on March 6. The lucky pair, Tom and Russell, who have been together for 20 years, are winners of Fran’s “‘Love is Love’ Gay Marriage Contest.” Fran will marry the two to show her support for equal rights in the LGBT community, as well as to celebrate the second season launch of her sitcom, “Happily Divorced,” which premieres on TV Land on Wednesday, March 7 at 10:30pm ET/PT. New York City-based Tom and Russell have a love story that touched Fran. Neither of them heavy Internet users – but lifelong Fran fans – it was Russell’s sister who first notified them of the contest and encouraged them to enter. In their submission, they recounted the story ...

**** TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP TELEVISION “HAPPILY DIVORCED” SEASON 2 PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7th AT 10:30PM ET/PT **** Fran Drescher In the second season premiere episode, Fran has no interest in facing her old nemesis, Jill (Morgan Fairchild) at her college reunion, until she runs into her ex-boyfriend Elliot (D.W. Moffett) and he agrees to be her faux fiancé for the night. What could go wrong? After all, they’re just friends. Don’t miss out on what happens in this episode of "Happily Divorced!" Photo By: RD/Orchon/Retna

**** TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP TELEVISION **** Tichina Arnold With Valente Rodriguez, Fran Drescher, John Michael Higgins, Rita Moreno And Robert Walden TV Land announced today its line-up of small screen vets that will guest star on season two of the network’s hit original sitcom, “Happily Divorced,” which premieres on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 10:30pm ET/PT immediately following all-new episodes of “Hot in Cleveland.” “Happily Divorced,” which is filmed in front of a live studio audience, stars and is inspired by the real-life story of sitcom favorite Fran Drescher (“The Nanny”), and revolves around Fran, a Los Angeles florist who finds out after 18-years of marriage that her husband is gay. Unable to sell the house with the economy tanking, she and her gay ex-husband Peter (John Michael Higgins, “Best in Show”) must continue to live together happily divorced as they both re-enter the dating world. The series also features acclaimed actors Tichina Arnold (“Everybody Hates Chris”) as her ...

**** TUNE IN TO TV LAND FOR A NEW EPISODE OF “HOT IN CLEVELAND” WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24th AT 10:00 PM ET/PT **** Hot In Cleveland Elka and her fiancé Fred (Buck Henry) meet with Reverend Boyce (Cedric the Entertainer) to plan their simple wedding ceremony. But when the ladies get involved and encourage Elka to go “bigger and better,” Elka quickly morphs into a bouquet-slugging “Bridezelka.” Meanwhile, Victoria tests out a new Mrs. Ladypants product while she, Melanie and Joy do the bridezilla’s bidding. Guest Stars are Cedric the Entertainer (“The Steve Harvey Show”) and Buck Henry (Creator, “Get Smart”). Photo Courtesy Of: TV Land

**** TUNE IN TO TV LAND FOR THE SEASON FINALE OF “HAPPILY DIVORCED” WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 10:30 PM ET/PT **** Charles Shaughnessy And Fran Drescher When a famous author (Charles Shaughnessy) comes to town, he takes a liking to Peter and Fran. But after getting mixed signals, they’re left wondering who he really wants. Guest Star this week is Charles Shaughnessy from “The Nanny”. Photo Courtesy Of: TV Land

Fran Drescher TV Land announced today that it has picked up its original sitcom “Happily Divorced,” starring and co-written by Fran Drescher, for a second season with 12 new episodes tentatively scheduled to premiere in Spring 2012. Drescher shared the news with the Fran Fans on TV Land’s “Happily Divorced” Facebook page. “Happily Divorced,” inspired by Drescher’s own life, also stars acclaimed actors John Michael Higgins (“Best in Show”), Tichina Arnold (“Everybody Hates Chris”), Rita Moreno (“OZ”), Robert Walden (“All The President’s Men”) and Valente Rodriguez (“George Lopez”). According to Nielsen, “Happily Divorced” is averaging over 2.2 million total viewers, a 1.0 among A25-54 and a 1.3 among W25-54 season-to-date, posting triple digit gains over the network’s primetime average. “We are thrilled that our viewers have embraced ‘Happily Divorced’ just like they did with ‘Hot in Cleveland,’” said Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land. “It’s fantastic that we get to keep working wi...

Tichina Arnold With Valente Rodriguez, Rita Moreno, Robert Walden, Michael Higgins, Fran Drescher And D.W. Moffett TV Land announced today that production starts today on the network’s new original sitcom, “Happily Divorced,” starring and co-written by Fran Drescher (“The Nanny”). The show will debut on TV Land on Wednesday, June 15 at 10:30 pm ET/PT after new episodes of “Hot in Cleveland.” “Happily Divorced” stars Drescher and acclaimed actors John Michael Higgins (“Best in Show”), Tichina Arnold (“Everybody Hates Chris”), Rita Moreno (“OZ”), Robert Walden (“All The President’s Men”) and Valente Rodriguez (“George Lopez”). Drescher, twice nominated for both Golden Globe® and Emmy® Awards and also a New York Times best-selling author of Enter Whining & Cancer Schmancer, will co-write the show alongside her real life ex-husband, Peter Marc Jacobson. Jacobson previously worked with Drescher as co-creator and writer on “The Nanny.” “Happily Divorced” is inspired by Fran Drescher’s...

Kevin McHale Jennifer Morrison Mark Salling Scott Backula Jenna Ushkowitz Lea Michele Cote de Pablo Melora Hardin Fran Drescher Lucy Hale Ashley Benson Jayma Mays Julie Benz Lisa Vidal Kyle Richards Troian Bllisario Troian Bllisario along with Lisa Vidal, Mark Salling, Jennifer Morrison, Cote de Pablo, Lea Michele, Jayma Mays, Julie Benz, Kyle Richards and many more stars attended the TV Guide Magazine's 2010 Hot List held recently at Drai's Night Club in Los Angeles, California. Photos By: RD / Orchon / Retna Digital

**** EVERYONE'S FAVORITE NANNY **** Fran Drescher ‘The Nanny’ is the perfect companion to other modern classics ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ and ‘Roseanne’,” states TV Land senior vice president of programming and acquisitions Jaclyn Cohen. “Millions of viewers tuned in every week to this timeless and entertaining series because they couldn’t resist Fran Drescher’s endearing character, the talented cast and the show’s quick-witted writing.” Drescher starred in this beloved ‘90s sitcom as Fran Fine, a bubbly and nasal-voiced Queens native who was fired from her job and abandoned by her boyfriend. Eventually selling cosmetics door to door, she meets a rich, widowed English Broadway producer named Maxwell Sheffield (Charles Shaughnessy) and is taken for an applicant for the job of nanny to Maxwell's three children Maggie (Nicholle Tom), Brighton (Benjamin Salisbury), and Grace (Madeline Zima). Her nurturing style includes out-of-the-ordinary techniques coupled with a tell-it-like-i...

Mayor Oscar Goodman Of Las Vegas Fran Drescher Fran Drescher hosted The Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Woman's Philanthropy 2010 United Luncheon and Fashion at The Wynn in Las Vegas, Nevada. The sexy star seems to be showing off her ring. Beautiful Fran! Might also be interesting to note, one of our favorite Mayors, Oscar Goodman was there looking very sporty. And every single time we see the happy Mayor, he has a cocktail in hand, even on the fashion runway. We love this guy.... Photos By: RD/ Erik Kabik/ Retna Digital