Jill AND Mary

Jillian Noel Shennessy, born 25th November, 1968 in Canada is a Canadian performer and actress that was recognized for her significant contribution to American television. She has been praised for her outstanding performances on the American television show Law & Order in which she played Claire Kincaid as a prosecutor for three seasons, and Crossing Jordan, wherein she was Jordan Cavanaugh the main character over a period of six years. Hennessy has also showcased her acting prowess in movies like RoboCop 3 Most Wanted and the indie films Chutney Popcorn and The Acting Class in which she flexed her writing and co-directing muscles. Her acting career started in 1988, when she and her sister acted as twin Callgirls on Dead Ringers. She spent a short time on Broadway as part of Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story, after which she moved into the world of science fiction in 1993 as the character Dr. Marie Lazarus. Following that, her biggest break was when she joined NBC's hit show Law & Order to play the assistant district attorney Claire Kincaid. She mesmerized audiences in this role for three seasons until her departure in the year 1996. Mary Louise Parker.......................Mary-Louise Parker (born August 2 1964, height 5' 7 1/2" (1,71 m)) is an American actress best known for her current lead role on Showtime's television series Weeds portraying Nancy Botwin for which she has received several nominations and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in 2006. Parker has appeared on television and film series such as RED Fried Green Tomatoes Boys at the Side The West Wing Angels, for which Parker earned a Golden Globe Award as well as an Emmy Award. Parker received her 2001 Tony Award as Best Actress for the Broadway Show Proof.