Perkins was a seasoned stage actress in both New York City and Chicago and a regular supporting player in some well-received films like 'About Last Night' (1986), and was named Screen World's 'Most Promising Actress' in 1986. Best known for her Emmy-nominated role as Celia Hodes on Showtime's dark comedy 'Weeds' (2005-12), Elizabeth Perkins enjoyed a career of steady work in films including 'Big' (1988) and 'The Flintstones' (1994), before finally snaring her big critical breakthrough on the small screen at the age of 45.