The Great Read: Michelle Pfeiffer Makes It Look Easy. It Isn’t.
At 67, the actress is still reinventing herself, with two new TV shows, “The Madison” and “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” and an evolving attitude about her work.
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March 10, 2026, 2:01 p.m. Eastern time

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Michelle Pfeiffer Makes It Look Easy. It Isn’t.

At 67, the actress is still reinventing herself, with two new TV shows, “The Madison” and “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” and an evolving attitude about her work.

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