Fran Drescher | The Nanny

Fran Drescher has undeniably made a mark in Hollywood throughout her more than 40 years in the industry. She made her debut in 1977 in Saturday Night Fever. She then established herself as a comedic actress thanks to her film appearances during the ‘80s. However, what made her famous to many is her leading role as Fran Fine in the iconic sitcom The Nanny. Her performance led to her getting two Emmy nominations and two Golden Globe nominations and can be credited for her becoming an icon for the decade.

While she is away from the cameras, she has been romantically involved with two people over the years. She was first in a relationship with Peter Marc Jacobson, who she married from 1978 to 1999. Their relationship was marked heavily by their joint work on The Nanny. Her second was with Shiva Ayyadurai from 2014 to 2016. Since 2021, Drescher is the president of SAG-AFTRA, which is a trade union of actors and professionals in the acting industry.