By Marian Venini via El Planteo
When we think of shows from the '90s, chances are that cases come to mind that, to put it kindly, didn't age very well. The zeitgeist of the time was marked by banal themes, goofy and often misogynistic humor, and underdeveloped or nonexistent female or racialized characters.
But there is a series that is different: The Nanny, the sitcom about a cosmetics saleswoman from Queens, NY, who ends up as a nanny for a wealthy family. This year, the legendary series turns 29 years old. And while it's not perfect or progressive, it contrasts with the rest of the production of its decade, managing to stay fresh, with intelligent and sensitive humor... And iconic costumes that do not go out of style.
What many people don't know is that, over the years, Fran Drescher has had the marijuana plant as an unconditional ally. Surprisingly, she has not made her love for cannabis so public. Not even after playing a stoner aunt in an episode of Broad City.
However, the star has been very vocal about her relationship with the plant of late. And like all of her relationships, hers was changing over time.
In fact, her therapist had to put a limit on her not going to her sessions high on her. Thus, she was able to change the way she used the plant: “I used to wake up and smoke! But now I understand the medicinal attributes of it,” she confessed.
These medicinal attributes came to hand after her diagnosis of cancer (which, by the way, was very difficult for her to obtain, after 8 doctors and two years of misdiagnosis).
Indeed, the star often has cannabis panels at Cancer Schmancer conferences, and she speaks about the benefits of the plant at conventions. In addition, she places a lot of emphasis on the dissemination of natural medicine and the use of 100% organic products.
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