Played Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz as a junior at her high school. Was nominated for Broadway's 2003 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role - Musical) for her performance as Gypsy Rose Lee in a revival of "Gypsy." Has a knack for portraying famous women. She won an Emmy Award for playing Judy Garland on television and was nominated for a Tony Award for playing Gypsy Rose Lee on stage. Before they were more famous, Blanchard acted opposite Bethany Joy Lenz ("One Tree Hill") on the daytime serial "Guiding Light."
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