Minnesota | Nan McNamara

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

My team lost. And I am still thinking about it two years later.

I actually cried stone-cold sober tears over the loss, the third time in the past two decades (The tally now stands at sports tears shed in 2009, 2016 and 2018 to be exact).

For those of you who love a team, you know the pain.

If you’re a college basketball fan, March Madness provides its own special pain. 63 out of 64 teams will will ultimately end their season in defeat. Even though we’re in basketball season, I’m still stuck on footballs, touchdown passes and field

March 29, 2018

ACTOR'S LIFE, ACTRESS, CONFIDENCE, INSPIRATION, MINNESOTA, PERSONAL GROWTH

What I Learned Walking the Emmy Red Carpet (and Other First World Problems)

Nan McNamara

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What I Learned Walking the Emmy Red Carpet (and Other First World Problems)

Have you ever flown First Class? I’ve experienced it a couple of times and while I enjoyed every second of it, there was a part of me that regretted knowing how wonderful it was – because I was more than likely going to be flying coach most of the time.

So, I went to the Emmys. And I walked the Red Carpet. And now I know what it feels like.

Darn it.

But let me back-up to the preparation. How did the hair and make-up turn out? What about the dress and shoes? And

September 21, 2017

ACTOR'S LIFE, ACTRESS, AWARDS, FASHION, INSPIRATION

Walking the Emmy Red Carpet: A Do-It-Yourself Guide

Nan McNamara

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Walking the Emmy Red Carpet: A Do-It-Yourself Guide

When I was a kid growing up in Minnesota, televised awards shows were appointment viewing. The Oscars were King, but the Emmys took a close second. At nine years old, I never imagined I would actually get to GO to one of these events.

My good friend Paul is actually nominated for an Emmy this year (yay Paul!) and he asked me to be his date.

Mmmmm. Well, I guess I could do that.

But, what to wear? How should I do my make-up? What about shoes? My hair? The list of questions

September 13, 2017

ACTOR'S LIFE, AWARDS, FASHION, MINNESOTA