Actor Lauren Weedman Was Diagnosed With Bell’s Palsy. Then, Hollywood Showed Up In The Most Unexpected Way.

Bogdan Hofbauer

The actor revealed how she balanced her diagnosis with roles on “Abbott Elementary” and “Hacks.” Actor Lauren Weedman has depended on her lovely, expressive face to make a living in Hollywood for more than three decades. Weedman cracked audiences up in projects including “Date Night,” “Looking,” “Will & Grace,” “Arrested Development,” “Euphoria,” “Special” and “Mom.” Recently, she’s had recurring roles on Emmy-winning comedies “Abbott Elementary” and “Hacks.” Then, in August 2024, the 56-year-