Elisabeth Röhm didn’t set out to become an actress. As a student at Sarah Lawrence College, she studied writing and European history. “I like history, true stories and things like that,” Elisabeth, 50, tells Closer. “I ended up pursuing acting because I fell in love with telling the stories of specific people.”
For four seasons, Elisabeth played Assistant District Attorney Serena Southerlyn on Law & Order. “Jerry Orbach said to me when we first started working together, ‘We only do two takes, so come prepared!’ And so I never messed around. It was an invaluable lesson.” In the movies, Elisabeth has appeared in the features Bombshell, Joy and American Hustle. She is also a published author and in 2021 made her debut as a director. Elisabeth spoke with Closer before the start of the actors’ strike.
What’s your favorite childhood memory?
I grew up in upstate New York with this cathedral of trees around me. I was a horseback rider and we had a dog. My greatest impressions are of being in nature, being with animals, and using my imagination as I walked through the woods.
Do you still horseback ride?
No, I took a big fall. I said, “I’m a mom. I can’t do this anymore.” As you get older, you don’t heal quite like you used to. I’ve already done all the fun, exciting things on horseback, but I do think about it sometimes.
Was your family supportive of you becoming an actress?
This story is from the September 25, 2023 edition of Closer US.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the September 25, 2023 edition of Closer US.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
RELEASES FIRST NEW SONG AFTER STROKE
After suffering a debilitating stroke in 2013, country superstar Randy Travis thought he'd never be able to make music again.
Secrets, Lies & PASSIONS
THE ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING ACTRESS LED A COMPLICATED LIFE THAT INVITED RUMORS
What I've Learned From MY PARENTS
THE DAUGHTER OF BRUCE WILLIS AND DEMI MOORE SHARES WHAT MAKES HER GRATEFUL
How Struggles MADE HER STRONGER
A NEW BOOK ABOUT THE TELEVISION JOURNALIST'S LIFE REVEALS THE CHALLENGES THAT FUELED HER AMBITION
ALFONSO RIBEIRO I've Never Been HAPPIER
The DWTS host and Fresh Prince alum opens up about his life in and out of the spotlight with Closer
5 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR BRAIN HEALTH
THINK LONG AND HARD ABOUT THESE LIFESTYLE CHANGES
Delta Burke HOW LOVE Saved Me
THE DESIGNING WOMEN ALUM FOUND HER SOULMATE JUST WHEN SHE NEEDED HIM MOST
MY LIFE IN 10 Pictures
BOLD AND brash, Mary Kathleen Turner burst onto the scene in the ’80s to become one of the sexiest and most acclaimed actresses of her generation.
HOW TO SURVIVE ALLERGY SEASON
A FEW SIMPLE TRICKS FOR RELIEF ARE NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT
THE MAN Who Tried to Save Her
A YOUNG MUSICIAN SOUGHT TO CHANGE THE COURSE OF THE PERFORMER'S LIFE SIX MONTHS BEFORE HER DEATH