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Marissa Jaret Winokur Biography

Actress

Marissa Jaret Winokur is a renowned actress with a varied career that includes stage, television, and film. She is best known for her role as Sarah Brown in the Broadway musical 'Hairspray'.

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“I have no regrets. I had an amazing surrogate who carried my son for me. I am so grateful to her. I can even say I am grateful for having cancer. I was always meant to be a mom, but if I didnt have cancer, I never would have had Zev. I would have had a kid, but not Zev, and I want Zev - tantrums and all.”

Ifs Want I Can Kids Son Regret Mom Grateful Cancer My Son Meant To Be No Regrets I Am Grateful Have No Regrets So Grateful Tantrums Surrogates

Author:Marissa Jaret Winokur

“I am the youngest of four siblings, and were all so close. I dont know where I would be without my brothers and sister. I secretly believe that my parents love me the most!”

Knows Believe Would Be Parent Four Brother My Brother Brothers And Sisters Sibling Parents Love

Author:Marissa Jaret Winokur

“I work out every day, and I eat 1,200 calories. Heres the truth - like Ive said to everybody, Every diet works if you follow the diet.”

Ifs Said Work Out Diets Calories

Author:Marissa Jaret Winokur

“I lived in New York my whole life. Like every New Yorker, I have stories about spending summers on the Jersey shore, riding the roller coaster in Seaside that is now famous for that sickening photo of it being washed out to sea.”

Whole Stories Sea New York Summer Spending Whole Life Shore Riding Jersey New Yorkers Roller Coaster Coasters Jersey Shore

Author:Marissa Jaret Winokur

“I grew up in Bedford, N.Y., and it was close enough to Jones Beach on Long Island that every summer my mother would pack the car for the day, and we would drive to the beach!”

Long Enough Mother Car Grew Summer Grew Up Beach Islands Packs Long Island

Author:Marissa Jaret Winokur

“Because dancing is way more fun than the treadmill, I downloaded the video of Beyonces Single Ladies and started to learn her dance. Let me tell you, if I ever did that dance in a club, I would still be a single lady! But what a workout!”

Ifs Way Stills Fun Let Me Dancing Clubs Video Workout Treadmills Beyonce Single Ladies

Author:Marissa Jaret Winokur

“On Dec. 10, 2000, I learned I was free of cancer.”

Cancer

Author:Marissa Jaret Winokur

“What happens when it’s 2 a.m. and you’re alone in a hotel room with the devil’s minibar? Minibar – one; Marissa – zero.”

Happens Rooms Devil Hotel Zero Hotel Rooms

Author:Marissa Jaret Winokur

“I know many people have said it before, but there is nothing a cup of coffee and a new pair of shoes can't fix!”

People Knows Said Shoes Coffee Cups Pairs Coffee Cup Pair Of Shoes

Author:Marissa Jaret Winokur

“I'm sure that blondes have more fun, but I think that as a brunette I might work more.”

Thinking Might Fun Brunette

Author:Marissa Jaret Winokur

About the Author

Born: February 2, 1973
Known for: Actress
Quotes: 10

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