Margaret Julia “Marlo” Thomas is an American actress, producer, and social activist known for her starring role on the TV series That Girl. She also serves as National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Marlo is the recipient of four Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a Grammy Award, and the George Foster Peabody Award.
In 1996, she was awarded the Women in Film Lucy Award in recognition of her excellence and innovation in her creative works that have enhanced the perception of women through the medium of television.
This holiday season marks the seventh year of the Thanks and Giving campaign when shoppers, celebrities and national corporate partners unite to help St. Jude fight childhood cancer.
Caregiver.com editor Gary Barg sits down with Marlo to talk about family, supporting children and giving back.