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Is there something wrong with her leg?


I first noticed it on SVU years ago when she would walk around the courtroom. Kind of a manly walk... Almost like on leg is shorter than the other. Anybody else notice this?

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Yes and it is driving me crazy when I watch How To Get Away With Murder

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Came on here to talk about the same thing. I first noticed it in The Help, but I had just thought it was an acting choice to show that she was an overworked maid. Now that I see it on How To Get Away With Murder, I'm curious as to why she does have such a distinct walk.

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She's talked about it in interviews. One of her legs -- I'm not sure which -- is six inches shorter than the other. She compensates with a built-up heel. But sometimes, it's still noticeable in her gait.

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Six inches?? Are you sure? that's a BIG difference

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I noticed it as well, to me it looks like she is wearing a very tight corset or girdle. Jeri Ryan had a very similar gait on Voyager, because she was wearing a very tight corset. Worked well for her character however.

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If that is true, poor lady! That sounds painful.

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I'm on the first episode of How to Get Away With Murder and I've noticed it already.

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