"It happens all. But the Hills For Life campaign, its a great opportunity to make an impact. On Reba, Garcia Swisher played McEntires eldest daughter Cheyenne Montgomery (ne Hart), who got pregnant during her senior year of high school and later wed her high school boyfriend Van Montgomery (Howey). Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews Subscribe on YouTube! Eliza Morse/Netflix/Kobal/Shutterstock (2), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). After the show ended, Garcia landed roles in TV movies like "Revenge of the Bridesmaids" and later. They are so special. "We have a good situation," she said, with a laugh. She gave birth to their daughter, Maddie, in 2008. We had a lot more topics to talk about, stories to tell.. The couple are parents of three children. He is what you think he is. Kailey Harless The Tony winner married Brian Musso in 2003. The actor tied the knot with Lisa Berry in 2018. Was homecoming queen at Florida's Tampa Catholic High School. However, this is not the first time the star has displayed her impressive post-baby figure. Hes like, I dont want you to think that Im some stereotypical athlete, she exclusively told Us Weekly at the time. Hes like, I dont want you to think that Im some stereotypical athlete, she exclusively told Us Weekly at the time. In the world we live in, its all a family affair. It's pretty adorable.". It's got it all. Garcia Swisher sees a connection. Adorably, Garcia Swisher's friend crew has been involved in each others' weddings. This sounds great. But the second I met him I went to go see him play a baseball game against the Mets and I thought, Wow, hes just really refreshing and hes really kind, she gushed. Her period piece, The Astronaut Wives' Club, makes for an excellent binge-watch. laughs Garcia, who's pretty relaxed about her own upcoming nuptials to New York Yankee Nick Swisher. It certainly wasnt the first type of profession for a guy that I wanted to date. She also talked about the admiration for Charlie Day and the rest of the cast. Scroll through the gallery below to see who the stars of Sweet Magnolias are dating off screen! You are going to be back as Ariel in ONCE UPON A TIME? The best advice I have ever received is to trust your instincts and make sure to take care of yourself too, the Astronaut Wives Club star said in November. I didnt find anything really to be terribly difficult. she laughed. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews Subscribe on YouTube! It's been over 10 years since Reba last graced our television screens, and now there's hope for a reboot show. A lot of times its hard to remember to know on what it felt like. LRM had a phone interview yesterday with the lovely JoAnna Garcia Swisher, who played the pregnant wife to Andy Campbell. JoAnna Garcia Swisher: Well, the script is very written. Garcia Swisher gave a very candid interview with Andy Cohen about their sex lifeand how they celebrate victory games. I love you more than I could ever describe and Im so proud and thankful to be your mommy.". Although the Reba alum shares several similarities with her alter ego on the show, her relationship status is quite different. Swisher hails from a baseball family. JoAnna Garcia Swisher has an update on Sweet Magnolias Season 3 that fans will love! Emerson Jay, 7, was born May 21, 2013. It would mean the world to me," she told People en Espaol. And in partnership with Minor League Baseball, theyre doing these incredible theme nights in 15 different markets., She continues, In all of those cities, theyre going to be helping shelter pets and really getting in with the local community and saying, Heres your shelter and this is what they need, and also celebrating these incredible animals that weve welcomed into our life.. I think its been more than just thought about and something that I think we would all really love to be a part of, she says while promoting her Hills Pet Nutrition partnership benefitting NBCs annual Clear the Shelters pet adoption campaign. How's this for a throwback: Between 1993 and 1996, Garcia Swisher starred on Are You Afraid of the Dark, Nickelodeon's horror anthology series for tweens. She's working to pass on her family's traditions to her daughters. JoAnna Garcia Swisher: I was literally so sick at the beginning of my pregnancy. Its hilarious. The guest list featured big names from the worlds of sports and entertainment. [Laughter] At the end of the day, you got to get there again. It's not lost on us that just like her character, Maddie, Garcia Swisher is also romantically linked to a former pro baseball player. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. It was pretty epic. I cant say I didnt enjoy every minute of it. "She's very much Auntie Reba,". Its such a great show. [jwplayer I2wOzlJ7] JoAnna Garcia Swisher: [laughter] I loved the fact that I married him too! "The holidays can be really tough when someone new comes into the family," says Garcia. Have Your Cake: Directed by Will Mackenzie. She uses the feed to give a peek into her life with her husband and daughters. Bless their hearts! But at the same time, she is so sweet and excited. The actress wore her hair in a low ponytail and showed off her toned abs against the fading afternoon light. Not just with Charlie and Ice Cube, even with the background actors were very much connected to the whole feel, vibe and the epic-ness. I really hope for their success and their future. I rely heavily on my partnership with my husband, and my girls are always up for an adventure and willing to go on the road to the next location for me. And I think we both have that spirit. She was able to go out there and do it. Hes a good egg. I played it much more cool than he did, she recalled. You cant disappoint on that level. When I was able to get the opportunity with things working out and Im able to go back. JoAnna Garcia Swisher: [Laughter] I didnt find anything to be particularly difficult. Some days, I think Im killing it and some days I think Im just failing at everything. The couple tied the knot in December 2010. [Chuckles]. Other notable cast members include Linda Cardellini, James Franco, Jason Segel, Seth Rogen, Busy Phillips, and Lizzy Caplan. A year later, in 2015, Bass officiated Sigler's nuptials. Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. So, yeah, Im along for the ride. [Laughter]. I loved to be able to [be back on the show]. I called Sherryl and told her, You better not put two of my kids in that car!", Gayle Says March Is a Good Month for TV Lovers, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. So we work hard at staying close and connected. The American Pie star was engaged to Katie Holmes from 2003 to 2005. JoAnna Garcia Swisher keeps busy. Nick Swisher retired from professional baseball in 2015but not before winning the World Series with the Yankees in 2009, and being named an All-Star in 2010. I was pretty smitten from the very beginning but I was playing it cool. I was really excited to work with Tracy Morgan, Jillian Bell and Charlie, who is such a wonderful actor. Just like the rest of us, JoAnna Garcia Swisher is eagerly waiting for Netflix to drop the second season of Sweet Magnolias. JoAnna actually found Nicks career to be a turnoff initially after they were set up by a mutual friend. "I think for the first time in my life, I have a woman who I could not be more proud of," he told People. JoAnna Garcia Swisher was considering a break from acting when Sweet Magnolias came along. Kailey Harless Part of the a360media Entertainment Group. LRM: [Laughter] Awesome. The 34-year-old actress is expecting her second child - a . With Reba McEntire, Christopher Rich, JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Steve Howey. After their split, she began dating Nick in 2009, and they got engaged the following year. JoAnna was understandably nervous about displaying her figure to millions of viewers. Charlie had that ability. In addition, she also talked about her other upcoming projects like ONCE UPON A TIME, PITCH, and recalling the good times with REBA. I would love to have my daughters to be anything like that. Garcia Swisher said she learned something important about her acting abilities while on Are You Afraid of the Dark. Wed love to bring back the Reba TV show, the singer, 66, previously said on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. I've been trying to get answers. He was very honest about that. After all, she donned a preggie pillow not once but twice as knocked-up teen Cheyenne on Reba. Lifelong friends Maddie, Helen and Dana Sue lift each other up as they juggle relationships, family and careers in the small, Southern town of Serenity. "He's already in a panic.". He is so prepared in that regard. JoAnna Garcia knows plenty about rocking a chic baby bump. I was just so excited. JoAnna Garcia Swisher: I did actually get pregnant halfway through the filming of the movie in real life. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Powered by WordPress VIP. The bonus would be to get those hidden gems, when you hire comedians. He was really consistent and he was very willing to prove himself. I know you have a very busy day today. She is happily married to retired MLB player Nick Swisher something else she has in common with her character: a thing for guys who love baseball in real life. After that scene, she definitely has some kind of future. But Shanna [Goldberg-Meehan] promised me that she did a great job with Jennifer Aniston on FRIENDS and I though, "All right, I can do that." . In 1999, she appeared in Freaks and Geeks, the short-lived Judd Apatow high school drama that became known for casting many stars before they were famous. 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Starring: Joanna Garcia, Scarlett Pomers, Christopher Rich, Mitch Holleman, Melissa Peterman, Reba McEntire, Jon Paul Defabry, Lila Braff, Steve Howey. LRM: Could you talk about working on this project as a pregnant wife? On Reba, Garcia Swisher played McEntire's eldest daughter Cheyenne Montgomery (ne Hart), who got pregnant during her senior year of high school and later wed her high school boyfriend Van. Reba McEntire Wants to Bring Back Her 'Reba' Sitcom: 'We've Really Been Trying Hard to Do a Reboot' JoAnna Garcia Swisher Raves About 'Having the Most Fun' Filming 'Sweet Magnolias' Season 2 All we want to do is to make people laugh. He was completely prepared, but he knew on what he was getting himself into when you hire all these crazy animals. I Image: Getty Images. Meet JoAnna Garcia Swisher of "Sweet Magnolias", The Best Shows to Watch After "Sweet Magnolias", Get to Know the Cast of "Sweet Magnolias". Shes really close with her family, and her mom was there with her, helping her with the baby. [Chuckles] Its definitely not easy. On Reba, Garcia Swisher played McEntire's eldest daughter Cheyenne Montgomery (ne Hart), who got pregnant during her senior year of high school and later wed her high school boyfriend Van. Hes exactly what people would imagine him to be. In January, JoAnna and Nick attended the wedding of pals Jamie-Lynn Sigler and pro baseball player Cutter Dykstra in Palm Springs, California, and we can only imagine her famous friends will be showering her with baby gifts! 'To be able to play a Disney princess, it just really doesn't happen too often in real life.'. The film is about two high school teachers prepared to solve their differences the hard way after school. I using all of that to help me fuel the uncomfortable waddle that every girl gets before they were about to deliver. All rights reserved. Shes so beautiful and shes such a great mom, and we connected on so many levels, the Gossip Girl alum exclusively told Us in May 2020. Reba McEntire proved she really is a comedic genius and talented actress as well as an amazing singer, and was supported by a cast including Christopher Rich, Melissa Peterman, Steve Howey, Scarlett Pomers and JoAnna Garcia. Hes a very generous co-star. I think it would be really fun to get together again professionally. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. LRM: So was it odd in a way that in your mind you know you were pregnant, but you were dressed up to be more pregnant? JoAnna Garcia Swisher: I dont. The Drop Dead Diva alum keeps her love life out of the spotlight. I would be really proud if Alexa was my real daughter. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. Its a completely different level for a person to tug at the heart string and make someone laugh all in a minute. Read on to find out more about the woman who brought Maddie Townsend to life. Youll definitely will be seeing a lot more of her in the future. Shes so beautiful and shes such a great mom, and we connected on so many levels, the Gossip Girl alum exclusively told Us in May 2020. Sailor Stevie, 3, came into the world three years later, on June 28, 2016. I flew to Los Angeles, when I was out of town at the time, to meet with Charlie and Richie Keen. Free shipping for many products! You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. "He's like, 'I don't want you to think that I'm some stereotypical athlete'. And I've never felt so incredibly embraced and taken care of, from the organization to the incredible wives to Nick being embraced by all of his teammates. Shes incredible. And I think we both have that spirit. JoAnna Garcia Swisher: She is a really special young lady. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. JoAnna and Nick Swisher, a former New York Yankees player, tied the knot in 2010, as reported by US Weekly. The actress, who played Cheyenne Hart on the show, shares daughter Emerson, 6, and son Sailor, 2, with her husband, Nick Swisher, and her eldest reminds her a lot of herself. On Tuesday, the "Reba" actress and her husband welcomed their first child, a daughter, Garcia's publicist confirms to ABC News. "And that felt really warm and lovely. LRM had a phone interview yesterday with the lovely JoAnna Garcia Swisher, who played the pregnant wife to Andy Campbell. Per an interview with Southern Living, she even called Sherryl Woods, the author of the Sweet Magnolias book series, for spoilers: I've been trying to get answers. She doesnt babysit because when I see her, I want to be with her.. After all, she donned a preggie pillow not once but twice as knocked-up teen Cheyenne on Reba. She and her two best friends, Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley), navigate life's curveballs and delights together. JoAnna Garcia Swisher: Oh, yeah. Reba McEntire played JoAnna Garcia 's mom on Reba for six seasons, and now the country singer hangs out with her former costar's kids. [I saw] how much work theyve done; how injured they got; and how it was a complete free for all. Garcia Swisher writes sweet tributes to her daughters on their birthdays. I love funny people. 18:08 GMT 08 Nov 2013 I called Sherryl and told her, You better not put two of my kids in that car!". In order to view the gallery, please allow Manage Cookies. "It's a story about friendship.". and He is such a talented actor. Im just excited for whats to come. "I'm not nearly as much of a concerned bride as I thought I'd be," she says. Reba McEntire and JoAnna Garcia on ABCs Better With You. Played the President's daughter in the original pilot for the TV show DAG (2000). 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