Leslie Grossman
Leslie Erin Grossman (born October 25, 1971) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Lauren on The WB sitcom "What I Like About You", and for her frequent collaborations with Ryan Murphy, appearing as Mary Cherry on The WB’s comedy-drama series "Popular" (1999–2001), and as various characters on the FX anthology series "American Horror Story" since 2017. Early life and education. Grossman was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She attended Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences, where she directed plays. She started acting in her senior year at Sarah Lawrence College . Career. In 1999, Grossman was cast in her first major role, playing supporting character Mary Cherry in The WB high school drama series "Popular". She had auditioned for the roles of Sam McPherson and Nicole Julian on "Popular" before having the part of Mary Cherry written for her. After "Popular", Grossman joined the cast of The WB sitcom "What I Like About You" with Amanda Bynes and Jennie Garth. She had a recurring role in the first season before being added to the main cast in the second season. She played Lauren, the co-worker and best friend of Val  Tyler (Garth). On television, Grossman has appeared on "Nip/Tuck", "Charmed" and "", amongst other television series. In 2011 she guest starred on ABC Family's "Melissa and Joey", and in 2012 she appeared on "The New Normal" and "Ben and Kate". On film, Grossman appeared in "" in 2005. She appeared in two movies in 2006, "Running with Scissors" in an uncredited role and in "Itty Bitty Titty Committee" as Maude. In 2017, she joined the cast of the of "American Horror Story" as and a flashback version of the infamous serial killer and Manson Family gang member, Patricia Krenwinkel. In  2018, she was promoted to series regular for its portraying witch . She later appeared in the as Camp Redwood’s owner Margaret Booth. She returned for the as a strong-willed literary agent named Ursula. Her appearances on the show mark the fourth collaboration between Grossman and Ryan Murphy, having appeared on "Popular", "Nip/Tuck", "The New Normal," and "American Horror Story". Personal life. Grossman has a daughter, Goldie. Grossman is Jewish.