Annaleigh Ashford
Annaleigh Amanda Ashford (born June 25, 1985) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She is known for her work on Broadway as Glinda in Wicked (2005–2006; 2007–08), and Margot in Legally Blonde (2007), as well as for originating the role of Lauren in Kinky Boots (2013–14), a performance for which she received a 2013 Tony nomination. Ashford won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance as Essie Carmichael in the revival of You Can't Take It with You (2014–15). In 2017, she starred as Dot/Marie in the critically acclaimed, limited-run revival of Sunday in the Park with George. Additionally, she is known for portraying the role of Betty DiMello on the period drama television series Masters of Sex, which ran for four seasons on Showtime. In 2019, she starred as Jenny Aquila in Bad Education, and, in 2020, as Paula Jones in Impeachment: American Crime Story.
Acting
- 2026Mating SeasonAddy (voice)2 ep.
- 2025StumbleJolene Tittel2 ep.
- 2025Happy FaceMelissa Reed8 ep.
- 2025Hollywood SquaresSelf1 ep.
- 2022Welcome to ChippendalesIrene8 ep.
- 2021Secret Celebrity RenovationSelf1 ep.
- 2020B PositiveGina34 ep.
- 2020The UndoingAlexis Young6 ep.
- 2019EvilBridget Farrell1 ep.
- 2019UnbelievableLilly Darrow3 ep.
- 2018God Friended MeFliss2 ep.
- 2017The Good FightRoisin Orbinson2 ep.
- 2016American Crime StoryPaula Jones14 ep.
- 2015The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - Musical Guest3 ep.
- 2015YoungerShelly Rozansky4 ep.
- 2015The Late Late Show with James CordenSelf - Guest2 ep.
- 2014Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf - Guest4 ep.
- 2013Masters of SexBetty DiMello37 ep.
- 2012Made in JerseyJackie1 ep.
- 2012SmashLisa McMann2 ep.
- 1976Live from Lincoln CenterHerself2 ep.
- —The Off WeeksJade
Guest appearances
- 2026Mating SeasonAddy (voice)2 ep.
- 2021The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - Musical Guest3 ep.
- 2026StumbleJolene Tittel2 ep.
- 2026RuPaul's Drag RaceSelf - Guest Judge1 ep.
- 2025ElsbethSharon Norman1 ep.
- 2025Hollywood SquaresSelf1 ep.
- 2021LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf, Self - Guest2 ep.
- 2021Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest5 ep.
- 2017Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf, Self - Guest4 ep.
- 2023NPR Tiny Desk ConcertsSelf1 ep.
- 2023The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf1 ep.
- 2021The Late Late Show with James CordenSelf - Guest2 ep.
- 2022The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2022Secret Celebrity RenovationSelf1 ep.
- 2020The Good FightRoisin Orbinson2 ep.
- 2019EvilBridget Farrell1 ep.
- 2019UnbelievableLilly Darrow3 ep.
- 2019YoungerShelly Rozansky4 ep.
- 2017Live from Lincoln CenterHerself, Self2 ep.
- 2018God Friended MeFliss2 ep.
- 2018American Crime StoryElizabeth Cote4 ep.
- 2014Tony AwardsSelf - Presenter1 ep.
- 2013Law & Order: Special Victims UnitLindsay Anderson1 ep.
- 2013Masters of SexBetty DiMello3 ep.
- 2012SmashLisa McMann2 ep.
- 2012Made in JerseyJackie1 ep.
- 2012Nurse JackieCori1 ep.
- 2010Law & OrderMia1 ep.
Also known as: Annaleigh Amanda Ashford