Today, actress Frances McDormand is one of the biggest names in the acting world.

But despite the wealth and success McDormand enjoys today, the actress is of very humble beginnings.

Mybirth motherwas white trash" (viaNew York Times).

Frances McDormand in good spirits at the 2021 Oscars

A life devoted to service

In January 2021, Dorothy retired from her lifetime of service.

“A named endowment for Week of Compassion in her name was gifted by her family.

Frances also based her character of Marge in “Fargo” on her sister.

Frances McDormand’s sister Dorothy addresses her congregation

“and Joel didn’t see it until I mentioned it to him” (viaIrish Times).

She loved the film, though she always finds it hard to be objective about the films I do.

To her, I’m still her sister and the director’s her brother-in-law!”