Caleb got there first and said that he could be her boyfriend. [2] He clarified: "There's nothing strategically black about her character. [4] Betty grew up in a very religious household, and is a gifted pianist. Birthplace She went on to study acting at Boston University and enjoyed a brief stint on Broadway before moving to LA. Biography. Fox News’ Jessica Sager contributed to this report. Betty is an astute woman not to be trifled with, as revealed in unpleasant and threatening exchanges with Bree. Betty and Virgil had two sons named Matthew and Caleb Applewhite. "[1] Woodard commented that her character "never means harm... Let's just say she has flaws. We’re all doing the best we can, we’re making it up as we go. All market data delayed 20 minutes. In 1997, she won her third Primetime Emmy for Miss Evers' Boys (1997) (TV) against stiff competition from the likes of Meryl Streep, Glenn Close and Stockard Channing. And it's pretty gothic. Williams explained to Entertainment Weekly, "[Betty] had her son in chains in the basement. Matthew had Caleb blamed. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Betty argues that she was the only person Caleb was going to receive love from. Betty Applewhite is a fictional character played by actress Alfre Woodard on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives. After they compared storylines, Woodard recalled that she became "instantly hooked" on the series.[2]. Woodard has starred or appeared in the following: Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. She was named by her godmother, who claimed she saw a vision of Alfre's name in written out in gold letters. Because of the way she bought her house, she arouses the suspicions of the housewives. Bree finds out and informs Betty that she will call the cops and send Caleb away forever. Danielle is exposed to the man Matthew really is, and just as he is about to pull the trigger, he is killed by a SWAT team policeman. However, her mystery as a whole had mixed reviews. "Alfre Woodard Joins 'Desperate Housewives'", "With the Secrets Revealed, 'Housewives' Turns to New Mysteries", Desperate Housewives Season 2: The Extra Juicy Edition DVD Review, "'Desperate Housewives' recap: Vegeterian [, "Vanessa Williams On What 'Desperate Housewives' Got Wrong", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Betty_Applewhite&oldid=967306981, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 12 July 2020, at 13:54. She won her first Primetime Emmy in 1984 as Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for a three-episode guest stint on "Hill Street Blues" (1981), as the mother of a young boy accidentally killed by a police officer. “I always support her. She and Matthew flee, leaving Betty on the basement floor. All rights reserved. Biographical information Alfre Woodard (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic), “She’s my friend, I love her,” Woodard told the outlet. LORI LOUGHLIN LIKELY TAKING FELICITY HUFFMAN ROUTE, COPPING PLEA IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS SCANDAL: REPORT, Actress Alfre Woodard opened up about her 'Desperate Housewives' co-star Felicity Huffman. The actress apologized to her daughters and husband during her sentencing. Regarding Betty Applewhite and the mystery storyline of her family, series creator Marc Cherry stated: "They come on the street; they seem like nice people — but they've got a secret. All market data delayed 20 minutes. Alfre Woodard portrays the role of Betty Applewhite on Desperate Housewives. "[6] Woodard stated that she had never seen the show before accepting the role, something that led the producers to send her fifteen episodes of the show, which she divided amongst various family members. Melanie wanted to make it a real goodbye so they decided to meet in a lumberyard. Alfre Woodard est une actrice et productrice américaine, née le 8 novembre 1952 à Tulsa, dans l'Oklahoma (États-Unis). As of September 13, 2003, she now holds the record of being the most honored African American actress in Primetime Emmy history. "[10] While reviewing the third episode of the fifth season, Tanner Stransky of Entertainment Weekly hoped that, after finding the truth behind the mystery of Dave Williams (Neal McDonough), the audience would not feel "Applewhited", commenting that "After episodes of buildup and rattling chains coming from her basement, the story line was such a disappointment. "[13], Audio commentary on "One Wonderful Day" with. After Melanie laughed in his face, he started beating her with an axe. After she comes to, Betty decides to leave Wisteria Lane. Woodard spoke with People at the premiere of her upcoming Apple TV+ series, “See,” in Los Angeles. [9], Even several seasons after Betty's departure, her mystery was a target of negative reviews and comparisons.

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