Constance Saunders — How to Make an American Quilt Character Profile

About Constance Saunders

An elderly friend of Hy who recounts her lifelong marriage marked by her husband’s infidelity. She illustrates how love can endure through pain and forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of communication and mutual respect in a lasting partnership.

Character Facts

Played by

Kate Nelligan

Appears in

How to Make an American Quilt (1995)

Role

Supporting

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