Bridget Moynahan, 52 , Shows Off More Than She Wanted To
a recent red carpet appearance, Bridget Moynahan, the renowned actress celebrated for her roles in hit TV shows like “Blue Bloods” and movies like “I, Robot,” inadvertently grabbed headlines for an unexpected reason. At 52, Moynahan exuded her usual grace and elegance, but a wardrobe malfunction put her in the spotlight for more than just her acting prowess.
During a premiere event for her latest film, “The Unseen,” held at a prestigious venue in Hollywood, all eyes were on Moynahan as she made her entrance. Dressed in a stunning gown that hugged her figure exquisitely, she undoubtedly turned heads. However, what she didn’t anticipate was the garment’s zipper betraying her at the most inopportune moment.
As photographers’ flashes illuminated the red carpet, capturing every moment of the star-studded event, Moynahan experienced a fashion faux pas that she surely didn’t foresee. The zipper on her gown, perhaps overwhelmed by the attention, decided to make a dramatic statement of its own. With a sudden sound that reverberated through the venue, the zipper made its bid for freedom, descending swiftly down the back of her dress.
For a fleeting moment, Moynahan found herself exposed to more attention than she bargained for. However, being the consummate professional that she is, she swiftly handled the situation with poise and grace. With a quick adjustment and an understanding smile, she seamlessly rectified the mishap, reaffirming her status as a seasoned veteran of the entertainment industry.
Despite the unexpected wardrobe malfunction, Moynahan remained the epitome of elegance throughout the evening, captivating the audience with her charm and charisma. Her ability to navigate such situations with grace only serves to underscore her reputation as not just a talented actress but also a role model for grace under pressure.
As the premiere continued and Moynahan took her place among her colleagues and peers, the incident served as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of live events and the importance of remaining composed in the face of adversity. While the mishap may have momentarily stolen the spotlight, it was Moynahan’s unwavering professionalism and grace that ultimately shone the brightest, leaving a lasting impression on all in attendance.
In the end, Bridget Moynahan’s unintentional moment in the spotlight served as a testament to her resilience and ability to rise above the unexpected challenges that come her way, solidifying her status as a true Hollywood icon.
Now she’s gearing up to say goodbye to the show that changed her life. Moynahan, 52, is currently filming her 14th and final season of the popular Friday night CBS drama (which premieres Feb. 16 at 10 p.m. ET). No standard procedural, the series has cultivated a large and devoted fan base because of its rich connections among the formidable but endearing Reagan family played by the likes of Tom Selleck, Wahlberg and Will Estes. Over the course of the series, which will air its last episode in the fall, Moynahan’s hardworking Erin Reagan has become NYC’s Assistant District Attorney and raised her now-grown daughter, Nicky (Sami Gayle), all while enduring major physical trauma.
Moynahan sits down for her Parade interview inside a Bronx mobile trailer on a Friday afternoon during a break from production, looking effortlessly gorgeous on the Zoom screen in her chunky glasses, cardigan and jeans despite her insistence to the contrary. A former model, Moynahan popped up on TV for the first time in 1999 via a memorable arc on Sex and the City as the glamorous 20-something who wed Chris Noth’s Mr. Big. (In one episode, Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw and her girlfriends snidely refer to her Natasha character as “the idiot stick figure with no soul.”) She’s also appeared in the watchable hits Coyote Ugly (2000), Serendipity (2001) and The Sum of All Fears (2002), and has portrayed Keanu Reeves’ wife in the John Wick saga since 2014.
As if that’s not enough, Moynahan—married to businessman Andrew Frankel since 2015—boasts a lovely-and-spunky personality to match. Co-star Steve Schirripa, who plays Erin’s private investigator, reports that she once brought him a portable mini-air conditioner to wear around his neck when the two were filming on the hot NYC pavement during the summer. “She is such a thoughtful person,” he says. Plus, he notes, “She is talented and smart and always steps on the set fully prepared, which is why it’s so great to have scenes with her, and even more so when she directs. She and Erin do share some terrific qualities.”
Moynahan shows many of those qualities in this week’s Parade cover story.
Mara Reinstein: Sharing a Zoom screen with a former model is always a mistake.
Bridget Moynahan: Yeah, this is other people setting up stuff for me. This would not be me at home if we were scheduled [for this interview] on a normal day. One-hundred percent.
How are things going on the set during Blue Bloods’ final hurrah?
It seems to be going OK. I hate saying “final hurrah.” But it’s going well.
Without getting into trouble, what can you say about Erin’s developments thus far?
Well, I can’t get anyone in trouble because nobody tells me anything! These are just good episodes. Erin’s ex-husband Jack [Peter Hermann] is coming back, so we’ll see about that.
She’s had a rocky time with her ex and has held off on running for district attorney. Do you think a happy ending is in store?
Yeah, maybe she’s happy with neither of those options!
Those Sunday night dinners with the family are such a pivotal part of every episode. How have those big cast scenes evolved over the past 14 years?
For that very first episode, we all shook hands and said “Nice to meet you” and sat down at the dinner table and just fell into some very natural roles of brother and sister and grandfather and father, and it was such a good fit. You knew instantly that it was cast well. And it’s just grown over time.
How so?
In those 14 years, there have been births and deaths and marriages and divorces, and we’ve gotten to experience it together as a family around that table. Even the crew has been with us since day one. We’re definitely going to miss spending time together. We film that scene in about three hours now. And I have learned over time not to eat the mashed potatoes take after take. Yeah, that was a bad move.
So, does it get better with age?
What is “it”?! I will say that life is very odd right now, no matter what age you are. So hopefully the world will settle down and we can all just take a breath and enjoy each other.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length
