Swoosie Kurtz is an American actress who has been active in the entertainment industry since the 1970s. She is best known for her roles in the films 'The World According to Garp' and 'Fatal Attraction', as well as her Emmy-winning performance in the television series 'Pushing Daisies'. She has also appeared in numerous Broadway productions, including 'The House of Blue Leaves' and 'The Sisters Rosensweig'.