E-mail a friendJanuary 26, 2005
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich weighs in on the state of politics today. Oscar nominee Virginia Madsen, star of Sideways, just wants to continue being a working actress.
Newt Gingrich
Newt Gingrich
Newt Gingrich has been busy since leaving his post as U.S. House Speaker. He founded the Center for Health Transformation and chairs the nonpartisan American Solutions. He's also a Fox News Channel analyst and best-selling author. Gingrich's books include Real Change and Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less. Long involved in various environmental initiatives, he co-wrote A Contract with the Earth. Gingrich has a Ph.D. in history and taught environmental studies before his election to Congress.
Virginia Madsen
Virginia Madsen
Actress Virginia Madsen can adapt to any role. Born and raised in Chicago, she comes from a show biz family—her mother is an Emmy-winning filmmaker and brother Michael is an actor. Perhaps best known for her role in The Rainmaker and her Oscar-nominated turn in Sideways, Madsen's also made numerous TV appearances. She has three movies in the pipeline: Amelia, The Haunting in Connecticut and Diminished Capacity. She's also promoting a voting-awareness campaign sponsored by the League of Women Voters.