#10: Katherine Helmond Now
After the series, Helmond kept working steadily in both television and film. Audiences loved her turns on Coach and Everybody Loves Raymond, while younger generations met her through Pixar’s Cars. She was equally adept at silly comedy and heartfelt sincerity, a versatility that kept her in demand.
Helmond’s passing in 2019 was widely mourned in Hollywood. Colleagues praised not just her talent, but also her warmth and generosity off-camera. She left behind a body of work that stretched across decades, a reminder of how much joy she brought to audiences through her fearless and funny characters.