Rachel Bay Jones Shares the Sweet Reason Her Daughter Does Her Event Makeup

Rachel Bay Jones Shares the Sweet Reason Her Daughter Does Her Event Makeup

As an actress with an expansive body of theater work, including her recent gig in the new TV show "Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage," Rachel Bay Jones is thrilled to be taking on a new chapter in her career. The show, which premieres tonight on CBS, follows the story of Mandy, played by Jones, and her sister, Georgie, as they navigate their complicated family dynamics. In the sitcom, Jones portrays Audrey, Mandy’s overbearing mother, who brings a ton of comedic relief and nostalgic ’90s beauty moments to the show.

As the show’s debut approaches, we caught up with Jones to talk about her upcoming project, her character, and her must-haves for a stress-free life.

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How are you feeling as you lead up to the debut of "Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage"? There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding the show.

I’m super excited, obviously. We’ve been recording and filming since July, and it feels like we’re making this semi-secret thing that’s going to explode, and everyone watching gets to share it with us. I’m really excited for that part of it, like, "I made you a surprise!"

That’s exciting. Congrats. Your character, Audrey, is a unique one, and she exists in the ’90s on the show. What did you have to do to get ready to play her?

It’s been interesting! They wanted to give it a feel of the period but not be overtly recognizable. It’s been a little bit of a journey because I had to cut my hair. I had long hair for Audrey and "Young Sheldon," but then I cut my hair for a film I did over the hiatus and came back to do "Georgie and Mandy’s" with short hair. There was a big decision about whether or not Audrey was going to live in that new reality – like, did Audrey get a haircut, too, or should we just do extensions? But the team and I really liked the haircut. We’ve been making minor adjustments to it as we go along. It’s been really fun.

I heard that you went to the WB party last night and it was sponsored by Fenty. I also heard that your daughter helps you with your makeup. How does that work when you’re hitting up all these events?

She’s not a makeup artist, but she’s so good at it! She’s so much better at it than I am! Oftentimes, if she can, she’ll come over and do my glam for me, which is really fun and sweet. There’s nothing sweeter than having your daughter put makeup on your face. It reminds me of when she was little. We just have much better results now – less colorful eyeshadow and no lipstick hearts on my cheeks.

That’s very sweet. You’re also a theater kid at heart. Are there any products that you love to wash off your face when you wrap the day?

Yes! Well, to take everything off is always a challenge [laughs]. It usually requires at least two different cleansers! Clinique Take The Day Off ($44). Then, I followed up with DHC Deep Cleansing Oil ($26). And then, I have to have a soap because I’m a child of the ’80s and ’90s. The skin has to be squeaky clean. Then, my all-time favorite product – this is the one thing that I swear by, and I use it all the time – is Dermaviduals. They have an amazing Vitamin Cream Mask.

Besides washing away the day, what do you do after work to keep your head clear?

I swim! As I get older, it feels like this beautiful, gentle meditation. It is the most wonderful way to relax and clear your mind. I feel like a mermaid.

Conclusion

As an actress and a mother, Rachel Bay Jones is living her best life. With the premiere of "George & Mandy’s First Marriage" just around the corner, fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of this new sitcom on CBS. With her extensive theater background and her unique take on the character of Audrey, Rachel Bay Jones is sure to bring her A-game to the small screen.

FAQs

• What inspired you to take on the role of Audrey in "Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage"?
  The character was just so different from anything I’ve played before. I loved the idea of playing a mom in the ’90s, and I knew it would be a fun challenge for me as an actress.

• How do you balance your work and personal life as an actress and a mother?
  It’s not always easy, but I’m grateful to have a supportive family and team that helps me navigate my schedule. My daughter is also very understanding and often helps me with my makeup for events, which is a sweet treat.

• What are some of your must-haves for a stress-free life?
  Swimming, gentle meditation, and a good skincare routine!