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From the moment I saw her on the first episode of House of Cards I was absolutely smitten. I mean, I've loved a ton of stuff Robin Wright has been in (Princess Bride, White Oleander, Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, etc. etc.) but nothing compares to this role.
In order of things I love most about Claire:
- Her sass – this woman knows what she wants and gets it
- Her hair & style – simple, sleek, bold, her hair was part of my inspiration for my own dramatic haircut
- She's her own, very separate person from her husband – this might be controversial but when she leaves to NYC without telling Francis and could care less if he figures out where she is. She has her own non-profit and while she relies on Francis to help maneuver more money for her cause the two are not inexplicably linked.
- She's not an "ice bitch" as some have claimed. She's a woman who has her own business and a marriage and deals with things the way she sees fit. Honestly, if I were married to a high-level politician my marriage might look similar to hers (perhaps without the accepted open marriage, perhaps not!) and certainly she's living her own life.
- She reminds me of Abbey Barlet! Strong, independent women behind strong political men makes for wonderful television.
Friday I will not be eating a romantic dinner, I will be stuffing my face with pizza binge-watching House of Cards season 2 for more amazing Claire Underwood moments.
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