So what does Drescher attribute to her phenomenal success? “It’s trying to see everything as an opportunity, which is absolutely very Buddhist and I do consider myself a BuJew – a Buddhist Jew,” Drescher said to First for Women. “I always say I’m not glad I had cancer and I don’t wish it on anyone, but I am going to own it. So by doing that it actually opens up a world of things that I probably would never have been involved with – starting my foundation, going to Washington, becoming a lobbyist, helping to make a law into legislation.”
Add to that array of accomplishments Drescher’s current job as President of Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, commonly known as SAG-AFTRA. Drescher says: “All of this kind of fueled my desire to stay relevant. I’m a passionate person about a lot of things whether it be civil liberties for those who are marginalized or health issues. I’m a writer. I do so many things creatively and I think I have to do a lot of things in order to feel satisfied. So I’m always trying to see why is this presented to me and how can I turn this experience into a learning one or something positive.”
On July 13, 2023, Drescher announced her union would strike, aligning themselves with the Writers Strike that began two months prior. At this time, the WGA is voting to accept conditions offered to them.
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In May of 2023, before the strike, Drescher went on SiriusXM’s The Julie Mason Show, revealing that a reunion was on the horizon. “At least pre-strike, we were in conversations with Sony, our parent company, to figure out what we could do that would be fun and exciting for the fans to tune into,” Drescher said. “Hopefully the strike will be over soon enough, a deal can be forged with the Writers Guild and the [Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers], and we’ll be able to go back to figuring out what we want to do for a Nanny kind of reunion.”
Until we know more, you can watch every season of The Nanny on COZI TV — and they will also be airing a special marathon in October to celebrate the show’s 30th anniversary.
Fran finds joy no matter what
With an infectious personality and contagious light that shines out of her, Drescher has helped make people laugh for decades. She also enjoys bringing joy into her own life. “I like cooking and hosting people in my home,” she says. “It’s really the simple things in my life that make me smile. I’m very blessed.” Drescher summed up her life’s journey to Marie Claire: “You’re dealt a hand of cards and you have to play it as courageously and elegantly as you possibly can.” We couldn’t agree more!
