Colleen Hayes/HBOFill in the blank: The Comeback's Valerie Cherish is ________________
- "It"
- Iconic
- One of the best TV characters ever
- All of the above
The correct answer is "All of the above," naturally.
The Comeback graced the world with its presence 10 years ago today on June 5, 2005. Yes, Valerie Cherish is 10 years old today. The HBO series from Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King is indisputably one of the best TV shows…ever. The Comeback came back to life nine years after it was canceled and it was better than ever. Kudrow's Valerie Cherish is a sight to behold...all thanks to the actress behind the red wig.
When Kudrow puts on that wig, she disappears. She makes Valerie Cherish into a fully-formed, emotionally-compelling character. The raw emotion that Kudrow invests in the character is unparalleled. It's truly magical and something that should and will be appreciated for years to come. From the little ticks to the broad moments where she's punching her executive producer while in a giant cupcake suit, The Comeback's Valerie Cherish is the stuff of TV legends. The stuff other actors should strive for. Thank you for giving us Valerie Cherish 10 years ago and again nine years later. And while the season two finale will make you cry—seriously, every time—we want more. Is that too much to ask? Watching Valerie Cherish is a wild ride we never want to get off of.
Now, please celebrate The Comeback and icon Valerie Cherish with these GIFs and video.