She’s a new generation, tries to drag Don out of the 50s hangover and into the 60s and reminds me of so many girlfriends (friends as well as my own). Don just makes her old and her return to acting is her reaction to that - she doesn’t want to be the boring person you see! I am completely obsessed with Mad Men. The fact she thought Don would enjoy it proved that they didn’t know anything about each other yet, but could you blame her? Mad Men showrunner Matthew Weiner is famously precise about every single aspect of the show, particularly when it comes to getting the the tumultuous 1960s correct.So it’s … I think she ended up doing quite well though, which she deserved. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. She really tried to make most out of her marriage. When he gives her the check, it is almost a call back to Betty telling him he doesn't understand money, and a way to say "you'll never be happy" to Megan … Megan at this point is very judgemental of Don and is clearly judgemental of anyone sympathetic to him. I liked she was Catholic but not religious LOL. The evidence is compelling. Maybe the dream of Don got old for her really fast. 80.7k members in the madmen community. The Mad Men conspiracy theories are out there, and they may or may not lead to … It's Weird To Think That She Couldn't Secure A Job In Los Angeles. I have watched Mad Men too many times to count and I ALWAYS skip the zou bisou bisou scene I cannot stand it to the point where my friends and my ex who have watched the show torture me with it and try to sing it. Megan isn't perfect but no one can say she didn't try. What I don’t understand is why so many people seem to dislike Megan Draper. Honestly, though, I think Megan really is a good person. Too much to bear. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. Comment. Megan Draper is Sharon Tate. She gets a ton of hate, but I see her as a fun, smart, naive, young woman. To some Megan may not be as conventionally “pretty” as Betty; but she was a solid and positive change for Don, the character, which was intentional for the story that Matthew Weiner was telling. And I cannot stand her mouth which they joke about on the show a couple of times. And her good qualities are all superlative. Haven't finished the 6th season yet so I'm interested in how their relationship ends. I couldn't stand her while watching, but when I take a step back and look at it, she did her best with a very difficult man. COLOGNE, Germany – Jessica Paré, the actress who plays Megan Draper in Mad Men, will attend the Asian Pacific Pay TV Operators Summit in Bali, Indonesia this … That was sweet. People say Betty is immature but I find Megan to be much worse. It’s no surprise to me that his reaction against her fresh outlook and modern mindset is to hook up with Sylvia, who drags Don back to 1960 in terms of appearance and behaviour. Stops Being A Good Stepmom. Eagle-eyed Mad Men fans over at Reddit have developed a thrilling theory after noticing a tweet from show costume designer Janie Bryant regarding the similarities between Megan Draper’s shirt … Megan Draper is Sharon Tate. I thought it was super well acted and incredibly well executed, I really liked her too, and her character development was interesting to watch. Betty said it best when she summed up Megan, “That poor girl. At least that's what I think. I don't think I personally know any Dons or Joans. I find those episodes so claustrophobic and dark, completely opposed to the light and bright new life (and apartment) he has with Megan. But that's not why I hate her character it's just one little superficial thing. To be honest, she kind of was one of my fav characters. Megan Draper (Jessica Pare) - Mad Men - Season 5, Episode 1 - Photo Credit: Ron Jaffe/AMC AMC Megan was guilty of the worst sin a Mad Men character can commit — she was boring By Libby Nelson @libbyanelson Apr 14, 2015, 9:30am EDT Share this story She wanted Stephanie gone because it reminds her that she will never be comfortable with Don the way Stephanie is. But for Don Draper, the idea of going through life without alcohol would be like ripping a Band-Aid off a third-degree burn. Don's tragic past is repeatedly brought up throughout the entirety of … Megan Draper (Jessica Paré) ... News Tips Submitting letters to the editor Podcasts Newsletters Mobile Apps Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest YouTube Reddit Flipboard RSS. She acts like she's such a victim. She then went onto made-for-TV movies, starting with a small role in Bonanno: A Godfather's Story (1999). Every so often, though, I had a sneaking wish that Mad Men would suddenly be about just Megan. She doesn't know that loving you is the worst way to get to you.”. Don honestly wouldn’t even begin to know what to do with Stephanie’s situation, besides give her money. She’s vivid and youthful and exudes the sunny, shimmery pop sexuality of the late 1960s. There's No Way Megan Draper Is Already Dead, but Don Draper Might Be. When Megan first starts her relationship with Don, she is fully aware … It's understandable because she's younger, but I find that all she does is whine meanwhile she can basically get whatever she wants. Share Share Tweet Email. This is a big deal that Stephanie called Don for help over her own family, and it bothers Megan even though she does a good job of covering it up (until she sends Stephanie on her way). He can’t offer emotional support because he doesn’t know how, so he offers financial support instead. She seemed so genuine and cheerful. Megan thought she could change Don, and it was a huge let down when she realized not only is he unchangeable, but that she practically married a stranger. Mad Men showrunner Matthew Weiner is famously precise about every single aspect of the show, particularly when it comes to getting the the tumultuous 1960s correct.So it’s … i liked her until that episode, singlehandedly the hardest scene to watch in the entire show for me. Just because it’s not a popular opinion doesn’t mean it isn’t right, Attractiveness is subjective— believe it or not, there are some people on this planet who find Aishwarya Rai to be ugly. (I use her as an example because she is generally accepted to be the most beautiful woman in the world.). The Internet went bananas this week for this notion, which started (as these things so often do) on Reddit and was further developed over at … They didn't know each other and I just can't fault her for pursuing her dream. reading this i remember betty saying "that poor girl..." in reference to megan when she and don sleep together the last time. I don't see Megan as a cheerful person at all. 7 years ago. She's the second wife he was "destined" to have: younger, more relaxed, and from the office. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe she was being petty. A Reddit theory links Megan Draper to Sharon Tate, who was murdered by the Manson family in 1969. With Megan we only get the good. You can see that when she’s with her friends in SE5EP1 (as well as that later ep where she’s being hit on by the double denim guy) she’s the life and soul and fun to be around. Peggy and Joan are … Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Don treated her a million times better than he did with Betty and Betty almost never complained. Women are so much more than their appearance. He surprise-proposed to her after a week or so. I love her. It may be worth mentioning that the Manson murders took place in CA, where Tate was living (with Roman Polanski). We use cookies on our websites for a number of purposes, including analytics and performance, functionality and advertising. The very few times Don was pissed at her was when she almost went to Boston which was understandable in my opinion because she's his wife and she would be gone for so long. One of the best things about Megan was the texture of her family, especially her mom. Marie Calvet (English IPA /kælveɪ/) is Megan Calvet's mother and Emile Calvet's wife. Don’s answer to mostly everything is to just throw money at the situation and hope the person goes on their way, because he knows he’s toxic to everyone in his life at some point or another. I kept rooting for her since the ‘zou bisou bisou’ episode. I had a little bit of faith in the beginning that Don would stay faithful to her but I guess I was being naive and hopeful too lol. Two months ago I started watching the series and I finished in about 3 weeks hehe. She seems rather unhappy with her husband, possibly jealous of the attention he gives their daughter, Megan. But EVERY time we see Megan in these episodes she always says and does the right thing. I think a lot of people look in the mirror with rose-colored glasses and identify themselves (erroneously) with Faye, and they see Megan as a parallel to the real-world threat of some bouncy, carefree beauty coming in off the street and stealing The Man from the hardworking, intelligent, truly deserving woman. It drives me crazy. I think that Jessica Paré is a very beautiful woman. I think Megan lied because Stephanie was too comfortable with and accepting of Don, despite knowing his past and what he’s done. I agree with this. Yes!! All it takes is one short conversation for Megan to realize this. By David Mello Published Jul 13, 2020. The theory: Megan Draper is Sharon Tate. To some Megan may not be as conventionally “pretty” as Betty; but she was a solid and positive change for Don, the character, which was intentional for the story that Matthew Weiner was telling. that's not to say that I don't think everyone on this show is drawn out beautifully and is relatable, but Megan could be someone I know. Don's Melodramatic Upbringing. She got in over her head with Don, but she definitely tried her best. Megan had so much vibe. Two months ago I started watching the series and I finished in about 3 weeks hehe. She dealt with his shit enough to bother him for money after the divorce and steal all his furniture lol. Megan basically lied and told Stephanie that Don wouldn’t allow her to make decisions for herself, which couldn’t be further from the truth. I think for her being so young and getting married pretty quick, she was a good partner for Don and she parented his kids pretty well. Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place. I wasn't thrilled to see Don date someone from the office OR that she wanted to act/sing. Jessica Paré, Actress: Wicker Park. I liked her until she pretty much shipped off Anna Draper’s niece and lied to Don about it. I think part of what drew him to her was her stress-free interactions with the kids at Disney. Adding a socialist (doctoral) professor and his hard-drinking, curt, one-liner-ready wife is fun to watch. This, too, comes from Reddit: "The FBI was worried about espionage and there is a war and Dow Chemical … I kept rooting for her since the ‘zou bisou bisou’ episode. I was ambivalent about Megan initially and actually grew to dislike her as a character, but I still vehemently disagree with your comment about her looks. Megan Draper (née Calvet) was ahead of her time and one of Mad Men's most modern characters– for better and for worse. The u/Megan_Draper community on Reddit. You mean it was like cringeworthy? She seemed annoyed a lot of the time. The role of Don Draper’s secretary has always been a thankless job – just ask Ida Blankenship – but a few savvy women, including Peggy Olson, Jane Sterling and Megan Draper … DON IS JEWISH. 0. We use cookies on our websites for a number of purposes, including analytics and performance, functionality and advertising. Roger also declares his intention to marry Megan Draper's mother, Marie, and the last we see of Roger, he's having a ball in Paris with his new bride. Mad Men fans always seem to trump up her sins and focus on her teeth. Her character completely changed from sweet secretary and loving wife to conceited actress. I liked her as a character and, at least comparing her to the people I know and hang out with, I thought she was the most down-to-earth and relatable of all the characters. Yes, Megan's character does lurk in the background for many episodes before she dramatically shifts to the center of the show's narrative. After Megan confronted Don at the end of episode eight, while wearing a plain white T-shirt with a red star on it, Reddit users … While Megan, the character, certainly had her flaws (IMO, being bitter toward Don because she “gave up everything for for him,” even though she wouldn’t even have an acting career at all and would still only be a secretary if she hadn’t married him)— it still is not fair to judge her, as both a fictional character/a real human being based on your comment, on your sole perception of their attractiveness. Hahah i loved it! Megan is definitely a child and warps the relationship and Don's behavior into something that she can complain about and get sympathy over. Its not that she’s boring it’s that she’s real and doesn’t really have much in common with Don, who in many ways has an outwardly pretty ‘boring’ personality. To be honest, she kind of was one of my fav characters. She certainly took on more responsibilities with the Draper children and Betty and Henry. This one isn’t so much a fan theory as it is one fan’s theory. I know it's the opposite of what the post is saying, but I wanted to explain my point of view as to why she's disliked. I watched the Zou Bisou Bisou scene once, and ever since (I think I've rewatched the series 4 times since then) I absolutely have to skip past it. I liked her until (so did don now that i think about it) her whole "i wanna be an actress" bullshit and begging don for a commercial and being super dramatic and saying "that's all im good for". The oft-debated idea is that Don Draper’s most recent ex-wife, Megan (Jessica Pare), is somehow a proxy for Sharon Tate, the pregnant wife of director Roman Polanski. California is … She definitely DOESNT want to be just the brunette Betty, however much Don wants her to be. Jessica Paré first turned heads in Stardom (2000), broke our hearts in Lost and Delirious (2001), played the catalyst for karmic intervention in Bollywood/Hollywood (2002) and, somehow, pulled off being a secret villain in Posers (2002). I think she just got tired of his shit and realized that she was young and didn’t have to deal with it. I love her too. That's how noxious his issues probably feel to him." What I don’t understand is why so many people seem to dislike Megan Draper. 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