She's enjoyed a long and varied career, but it was a string of commercials for Polaroid cameras that most endeared TV viewers to Mariette Hartley. She and The Rockford Files star James Garner displayed such sweet chemistry in them that many thought they were a real-life couple. "I just adored him," says the actress, 84.
Behind the scenes, Mariette has endured personal challenges that began with her upbringing in an emotionally chilly home where physical touch was frowned upon.
"If we can live through [difficulties], the best things can come of it," says Mariette.
"That's why I keep hugging my children and grandchildren even when they don't want to be hugged." She also turned the page on the suicide death of her father by helping to found the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. "We now have chapters in every state in the country," Mariette says. "We can't save everyone, but hopefully we've been able to make a difference for many."
You survived a very tough childhood.
There was a lot of drinking, which is definitely a family disease. Lots was covered up. As a kid, I remember stepping over bodies after my parents threw parties. I found my mother in the forsythia bushes continually.
My grandfather John B. Watson was one of the most famous psychologists, whose claim to fame was behaviorism. He was scary.
Can you remember the first time you ever had a hug that felt safe and comforting?
That didn't come until quite late. I hate to say this, but the husband I've been with for nearly 20 years was one of the first people who made me feel safe. And I get it from my kids.
What was your earliest acting role?
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