Allison Janney is an acclaimed American actress. She first gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of C.J. Cregg on the NBC political drama The West Wing (1999–2006), earning four Primetime Emmy Awards for the role. Janney’s film career includes standout performances in American Beauty (1999), Juno (2007), and I, Tonya (2017), for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She is also known for her comedic work, particularly as Bonnie Plunkett on the CBS sitcom Mom (2013–2021), a role that earned her two additional Emmys.