Working With Mom

One of the fun things about my experience as an extra is working with my mother, Nancy.  Working with mom is super fun and I’m hoping to do more of it.

Working With Mom

Mom and I have only been able to work with each other twice.  The first time we both worked on Chicago Med.  The scene was at the gorgeous Bloomingdale Home Store which

used to be the Medinah Temple.  It’s a Chicago landmark that now has a new life thanks to Bloomingdales turning it into a store in 2003.  So that was pretty cool, being able to be in the store after hours.  For Chicago Med, it was supposed to be the department store owned by the character Cornelius Rhodes, the father of one of the principals, Dr. Connor Rhodes.

But the scene never made it into the episode!  Mom and I were pretty amazed that with all of the work that went into that scene, it wasn’t used.  It must have cost a fortune to rent the building and pay all of the cast and crew, including us–although we don’t make much at all.  And we were right behind the actors, center scene, pretending to shop while they spoke at a table.  We thought for sure you would be able to spot us on the show.  In fact, I haven’t yet seen myself on any show, which is fine as they still pay me.  But in all honesty, it would be pretty cool.  I’m sure it will happen soon enough.

Best Mother/Daughter Duo Around

At least we think so!  We do look quite a bit alike so if production is looking for a mother/daughter duo, we’re perfect.  Hopefully, production will think so too.  The second time we worked together was just this week on Proven Innocent, a Fox show that will air beginning in February, 2019.  It’s so nice having someone to hang out with during those long hours in holding.  I have only lived in the same area as my mother in the last five or so years so it’s super special that she is taking the time to share in my new little endeavor.  She’s even worked on her own, driving herself into the city from her home in the Northwest suburbs.  Thanks Mom!  I love working with you!