Megan Mullally

Megan Mullally is an American actress who played Karen Walker on Will & Grace.

Karen Walker

Casting

Mullally initially auditioned for the role of Grace Adler, and admitted that she did not want to audition for the part of Karen.^[1]

Portrayal

Karen's voice

One of Karen's most distinct characteristics, her squeaky high-pitched voice was made up for the show. Mullally used her real speaking voice with Karen during the pilot only. She has stated in interviews that as the series progressed, her portrayal of Karen's voice naturally became more high-pitched.

Awards and Nominations

Year	Award	Category	Result
2000	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series	Won
2001	Golden Globe Awards	Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film	Nominated
2001	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series	Nominated
2001	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series	Won
2001	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series	Nominated
2002	Teen Choice Award	Choice TV Comedy Actress	Nominated
2002	Golden Globe Awards	Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film	Nominated
2002	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series	Nominated
2002	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series	Nominated
2002	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series	Won
2003	Golden Globe Awards	Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film	Nominated
2003	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series	Nominated
2003	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series	Won
2004	Golden Globe Awards	Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film	Nominated
2003	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series	Nominated
2004	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series	Nominated
2004	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series	Nominated
2004	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series	Won
2005	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series	Nominated
2005	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series	Nominated
2005	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series	Nominated
2005	People’s Choice Award	Favorite Female TV Performer	Nominated
2006	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series	Won
2006	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series	Nominated
2007	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series	Nominated

Notes

Mullally won the most Emmy out of the main cast with two during its entire run. She won on the first and last seasons.
Mullally appeared as Karen and as herself in promoting The Megan Mullally show. She also appeared as Karen during the 2006 Emmy awards, singing The Green Acres theme song with Donald Trump, becoming the only character to be portrayed outside of the show.
Mullally was first cast as the lead Elsa in Frozen during the early stages of production, in which the character is portrayed as a villain. When the direction of the character was changed, she was replaced by another Broadway star, Idina Menzel.^[2]

Media

John Goodman & Megan Mullally McDonalds commercial (1983)	[[File:The Megan Mullally Show Promo (with Karen Walker)\|centre\|thumb\|320x320px]
Megan Mullally wins 2000 Emmy Award for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series	Megan Mullally 2nd Emmy Acceptance Speech