Monaghan, however, doesnt think Jaclyn is the raging narcissistmany fans have decided she is.
I dont see her as being manipulative or malicious.
Maybe one of her flaws is that shes very impulsive, she tells Bustle over Zoom.
And shes someone that does seek external validation.
Theres also a little more to the story than fans have gotten to see.
But Monaghan says a deleted scene gives that moment a new meaning.
Theyre pointing fingers and laughing at them, Monaghan explains of a cut moment from the show.
And Jaclyn was like,Oh, hell no.Were going downstairs.
Will Jaclyn ultimately redeem herself in viewers eyes?
Theres only one week left to find out.
In Episode 7, after her friends call her out, Jaclyn says, Ill be the bad guy.
Im used to it.
What do you think that line really means?
Jaclyn has been put on a pedestal, maybe because shes famous and people set unrealistic expectations on her.
Shes flawed like the rest of us, but when she makes mistakes, people are hyper-aware of that.
And at this exact moment, shes feeling a bit of self-pity.
Shes realizing that shes been pretty hurtful to Laurie and really lacked compassion.
But at the same time, shes not taking complete ownership of it.
I love that line.
Whats interesting about the women is the ambiguity, right?
Because they all have the shared history, but we all remember experiences differently, if at all.
So I think Jaclyns sincere.
Shes like, What are you talking about?
A long-running medical drama?
Do you have an idea of your own?
I made a conscious choice not to.
All my fellow castmates were super keen to know.
Theyre like, Oh my God, whatsthe show?
Shes fabulous thats it.
I loved seeing the books Jaclyns reading.
At one point, she picks up Barbra Streisands memoir.
And then in Episode 7, theresThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
Oh, thats so interesting.
What scene in Episode 7?
Its around when Jaclyn says shes always the bad guy.
You sit down, and the books already there, so its unclear if its hers.
But still, these books are about iconic women looking back on their careers.
There were two things about the Barbra book.
First, its an amazing book.
But I was also making the connection that Jaclyn loves an autobiography.
Thats why shes keen on reading Sritalas book as well.
I chose to make it Barbra Streisand because it was quite current last year.
She might aspire to be her or certainly is a fan of her work and who isnt?
Its just not going to happen.
What was your reaction to that?
Itll be interesting because we havent seen them take any responsibility for their actions.
Its coming to a head.
But instead, theyre trying to keep up appearances.
I learned that you studied journalism before becoming an actor.
Listen, I think theyve just got a great PR team.
Where would a reporter start?
First, youd have to book a week there, and then basically hope for the best.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
