Meghann Fahy, 36, was born in Massachusetts. In 2008, she worked as an understudy for the musical Next to Normal, and from 2010 to 2011, she played a lead role on Broadway. On TV, she joined the soap One Life to Live in 2010 and starred in the comedy-drama The Bold Type from 2017 to 2021. She appears in The White Lotus season two, The Perfect Couple, Sirens, and the upcoming The Good Daughter. Her films include the thriller Drop and Rebuilding with Josh O’Connor, which is in theaters now. Her partner is actor Leo Woodall, and she lives in New York City.
When were you happiest?
When I realized I could handle anything that came my way.
What is your greatest fear?
Crashing in an airplane into the ocean at night.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
My tendency to avoid things.
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Not being able to be authentic.
What was your most embarrassing moment?
In my 20s, I was in a show called The Unauthorised Autobiography of Samantha Brown. The actor playing my dad messed up his lines, and I laughed so hard I peed my pants.
Describe yourself in three words
Curious, thoughtful, and kind.
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
A singer.
What does love feel like?
Peace.
What is the worst thing anyone’s ever said to you?
A casting director once stopped me mid-audition and told me to wash my face because my makeup was too distracting—but I wasn’t wearing any. It was mortifying. It felt like a power play, and I was so young I didn’t know what to do.
To whom would you most like to say sorry and why?
To myself, for ignoring my gut feelings until recently.
What was the best kiss of your life?
The first kiss I had with my now-partner. It was in Sicily.
Have you ever said “I love you” without meaning it?
Yes.
What is the worst job you’ve done?
I’ve never really had a terrible job—I liked working in restaurants and being a nanny when I wasn’t acting.
If not yourself, who would you most like to be?
I’d love to be a killer whale. Everyone’s afraid of them, but they’re just having a blast in their little pods.
Would you choose fame or anonymity?
Anonymity. 100%.
What is the closest you’ve ever come to death?
A blood clot in my artery when I was 23.
What single thing would improve the quality of your life?
Someone to clean my apartment.
What keeps you awake at night?
All the anxious thoughts you can escape during the day, but somehow find you when you lie down to relax.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
Your lowest moment is temporary.
What happens when we die?
Being alive on Earth is challenging, and I like to believe that whatever comes next is filled with peace and ease.
Tell us a secret
I ultimately want to live in the woods. I’ve lived in New York for almost 20 years, but deep down, I think I belong among the trees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs about Meghann Fahy based on the provided quote and her career
BeginnerLevel Questions
Q Who is Meghann Fahy
A Shes an American actress best known for playing Daphne Sullivan on The White Lotus and Sutton Brady on The Bold Type
Q What is the most embarrassing thing Meghann Fahy says has happened to her
A She says she once peed her pants while performing on stage
Q Did she say why she peed her pants on stage
A Yes She was laughing so hard at a costars improv that she lost control She couldnt stop the laughter
Q Was she in a famous play when this happened
A No She was in a school production of The Boy Friend She was a teenager at the time
AdvancedLevel Questions
Q How did Meghann Fahy handle the accident during the performance
A She kept performing She said she just stood there wet and finished the scene The audience didnt seem to notice
Q Did her costar get in trouble for making her laugh
A No She said it was entirely her fault for laughing She doesnt blame the other actor
Q Has Meghann Fahy talked about this story in interviews
A Yes Shes told the story on podcasts and in interviews using it as a funny relatable example of onstage mishaps
Q What practical tip does Meghann Fahy give about embarrassing moments on stage
A Her main advice is to just keep going The show must go on and the audience is usually more forgiving than you think
Q Does this story connect to her acting advice for beginners
