Polly Bergen Makes Her Way Onto Wisteria Lane

Between opening a new restaurant and having constant battles with her hubby over how it should be run, things have been tough for Felicity Huffman's character, Lynette. Well, leave it to the minds behind the hit show to throw yet another curveball her way! According to Reuters and the Hollywood Reporter, actress Polly Bergen will be joining...

Polly Bergen Makes Her Way Onto Wisteria Lane

the cast in a recurring role as Lynette's mommy dearest. Though the bulk of Bergen's appearances will be next season, she will be introduced during the Season 3 finale, on May 20. Best known for her role in the original "Cape Fear," the seasoned actress landed an Emmy in 1958 for an episode of "Playhouse 90," she starred alongside Johnny Depp in "Cry-Baby" and she played Geena Davis' mom in the drama "Commander in Chief."