>• The ex-Desperate Housewife, 56, stars in American Violet, about a mom fighting false drug charges.
ON THE TRUE-LIFE STORY This was a story of local law enforcement wreaking havoc in the lives of people who didn't have the money to fight back. I was so excited to work on it.
ON SHOCKING A RAPPER In one scene I swear at [costar] Xzibit. He burst out laughing and said, "I can't believe Alfre Woodard said that!"
ON HER SON MEETING PRESIDENT OBAMA I wanted Duncan [15] to see a workingman in proper attire—who doesn't receive applause at the end of the day!
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