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Catherine O’Hara was a remarkably talented actress whose career has spanned decades. She has been a constant presence in the background of pop culture throughout my life, and the charisma she brought to every role is truly unmatched.
Only Catherine O’Hara could make audiences empathize with Kate McCallister, the neglectful mother in Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2 (1992). She channeled her signature blend of quirk and eccentricity into Delia Deetz in Beetlejuice (1988) and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024). Her collaborations with Tim Burton further showcased her versatility, including voice roles in Frankenweenie (2012) and The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993).
While her resume is filled with iconic performances, her greatest achievement as an actress is undoubtedly Moira Rose on Schitt’s Creek (2015-2020). Her chemistry with the cast was extraordinary, her comedic timing impeccable, and her line delivery endlessly hilarious. The character gifted audiences with an abundance of unforgettable, highly quotable moments that continue to be celebrated.
Here are some of Catherine O’Hara’s best quotes as Moira Rose on Schitt’s Creek
- “Social media is an amusement park for clinical narcissists.”
- “You just…. fold it in.”
- “Never let the bastards get you down!”
- “Stop acting like a disgruntled pelican.”
- ”Gossip is the devil’s telephone. Best to just hang up.”
- “Motley crew of pale, dewey-faced salamander people.”
- ”You must prepare for any event. Miracles don’t take reservations.”
- ”There is nothing wrong with treating yourself.”
- ”Let’s all go to bed and pray we don’t wake up.”
- “Take a thousand, naked pictures of yourself now. You may currently think, ‘Oh, I’m too spooky.’… but, believe me, one day you will look at those photos with much kinder eyes”.
