Mariette Hartley is an American actor who is best known for her character roles. She has had a long-term association with theater and has won a few awards for her stage roles. Mariette grew up in a dysfunctional family plagued by depression and alcoholism. Her maternal grandfather was a renowned psychologist who believed children were not meant to be nurtured. This had a significant impact on Mariette's upbringing, and she eventually resorted to acting. In her autobiography, she has mentioned about her bipolar disorder and how the production company 'MGM' once terminated a contract with her. Mariette's father committed suicide, and this led her to undergo psychological therapy. She also faced a financial crisis and sold clothes to support her family. After her initial struggles, Mariette began receiving acting offers. Mariette has made numerous guest appearances in various TV series, movies, and TV films. She has also done several commercials for both TV and radio. Mariette has married thrice and has two sons from her second marriage.