Alanis Morissette Was Hungry For Weeds Role

4 months ago 06th Jul 15:40

Alanis Morissette starred in 'Weeds' because it helped her detox.

The 'Ironic' singer - who is about to play doctor Audra Kitson in the US TV show about a marijuana dealer - jumped at the chance to star in the comedy series because it helped her overcome the unhealthy eating habits she picked up on tour.

'Weeds' was my solace and respite in the back of the bus on tour. I was in the middle of detoxing at the time, and it was my replacement addiction for food. 'Weeds' helps me. The irony is hilarious.

Alanis said: "'Weeds' was my solace and respite in the back of the bus on tour. I was in the middle of detoxing at the time, and it was my replacement addiction for food. 'Weeds' helps me. The irony is hilarious."

The Canadian rocker's character is a doctor who helps look after the show's main character, a pregnant drug-dealer called Nancy who is played by Mary-Louise Parker.

The 35-year-old singer - who will appear in seven episodes of the programme - insists she really empathises with Nancy.

She said: "Somehow, they make very fantastical things seem very mundane and commonplace, which I love.

"I have a lot of empathy for the Nancy character, and I thought it could be interesting to offer someone who could be in a supportive position with her."