Cynthia Grimes — Private Life Character Profile

About Cynthia Grimes

Richard's sister-in-law and Sadie's mother. Her husband lends Richard $10,000 for his fertility surgery. She expresses disapproval when Sadie announces her decision to donate eggs at Thanksgiving.

Character Facts

Played by

Molly Shannon

Appears in

Private Life (2018)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Cynthia Grimes — Family Spouse — Charlie Grimes (John Carroll Lynch)

  Married couple managing family finances and expectations.

• Cynthia Grimes — Family Daughter — Sadie Barrett (Kayli Carter)

  Mother-daughter relationship marked by disapproval of the donation.

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• Rachel Biegler (Kathryn Hahn)
• Sadie Barrett (Kayli Carter)
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• Charlie Grimes (John Carroll Lynch)
• Uncle Bob (Fenton Lawless)
• Jonathan (Danny Deferrari)
• Fiona (Francesca Root-Dodson)
• Female Doctor (Hettienne Park)
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• Receptionist (Kerry Flanagan)
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