FameCrawler : Law and Order Criminal Intent

Kathryn Erbe is a Better Woman Because of Her Children

Karl Erikson — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:33:00 GMT

Kathryn Erbe, star of "Law and Order: Criminal Intent," says that momhood has made her "a better person in every way." It's because of daughter Maeve, 13, and son Carson, 5, that Kathryn has become "much less self-centered." Easy to understand. I think most all parents can relate. It can be a shock to the system to learn the universe doesn't (necessarily) revolve around you.

Kathryn, 42, says, "My heart grows every day through struggling and love of my kids. It helps balance everything else - the work and the world. It helps keep me grounded and in perspective of what is really meaningful to me. It helps me be conscious of the way that I conduct myself in my relationships and in the world."

To change the family dynamic a bit, Kathryn recently adopted a dog from the North Shore Animal League. Lilah "brings everyone together," she says. "She’s this force of love who does not judge, does not get mad - she just walks around and loves all of us. And when my kids are crying, she immediately goes to them. If they’re hurt, she immediately goes to the area where they’re hurt. She’s an incredibly empathetic being."

Kids Maeve and Carson are Kathryn's children with her ex-husband, Terry Kinney.

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Julianne Nicholson Expecting Baby #2

Karl Erikson — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:35:00 GMT

Looks like Julianne Nicholson, 37, star of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" is preggers once again. She and husband Jonathan Cake are expecting child #2. And it seems that the show's writers are likely going to include her pregnancy in the show's story. Course, they could also take the same approach they did when Mariska Hargitay ("Law & Order: SVU") was pregnant a few years back. They rescheduled shooting around her pregnancy until she gave birth.

Julianne and Jonathan already have son Ignatius, who is 15 months old now.

Congrats to Julianne! Great holiday news.

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A Little Lunch with Mr. Big Chris Noth and Orion

Karl Erikson — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:32:00 GMT

Mr. Big and his girlfriend, Tara Wilson, were out having lunch in West Hollywood yesterday and had dashing little Orion (7 mos) with them. After lunch they went for a nice summer stroll, which in Los Angeles means they were sweating their asses off.

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ER's Angela Bassett Too Exhausted For "Date Night"

Karl Erikson — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:02:00 GMT

Gorgeous Angela Bassett, new star of ER's final season (premiering Thursday, Sept 25), is not only the chief of the ER, but she's chief at home, too. Her and hubby, Courtney Vance of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent), are parents to beautiful 2-year-old twins, Bronwyn and Slater.

Yes, Vance is a great daddy. He changes the diapers and prepares meals for the kids. And trust me, you change a TON of diapers with twins. The problem is that raising twins is exhausting for the most energetic of parents. But Angela is 50 and Courtney is 48 and they both have grueling television schedules.

Making private time for husband and wife ain't easy under those circumstances. Says Angela, "He and I are trying to figure out how to do this 'date night' thing you hear tell about. I'm too tired to be planning date nights. I just wanna sit on the couch!"

Can't say as I blame you, Angela. I doubt anyone in the world could.

Really looking forward to this season of ER. How about you guys? What's your favorite tip for making private lovey time with your spouse?

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