Q: Do you have any contact with Marg or her management company?
A: No, I do not. My site is unofficial. I just do it for fun and to serve as a resource for those who would like to learn more about Marg, but I have never had any contact with her, her family or friends, or with anyone who represents her.
Q: Can you get a personal message to Marg for me?
A: No, I cannot. As stated above, I have no way to contact her.
Q: Do you know how I can get Marg’s autograph?
A: I don’t know of any guaranteed way of getting an autograph. I’ve heard people say that they have gotten autographs by writing to the following addresses, but I’ve never personally tried so I can’t say with any certainty. I would recommend including a self-addressed, stamped envelope to increase your chances of receiving an autograph.
Best address for fan mail:
Marg Helgenberger
212 26th St.
Ste.#245
Santa Monica, CA 90402
USA
Q: I know several of Marg’s family members and also some other people who personally know her have accounts on Facebook, Twitter, etc. Do you follow them?
A: No, I do not. I know there are some who do that, but it’s a line that I personally choose not to cross because I consider it an invasion of Marg’s privacy.
Q: Is Marg short for Margaret?
A: No, Marg is not short for Margaret. Marg’s given name is Mary Marg Helgenberger. Marg’s mom was working at an orphanage and came across a baby named Mary Marg and thought it would be a lovely name for a little girl, so that’s where Marg got her name.
Q: I know Marg supports numerous breast cancer charities because of her mom, but does she support any other charities?
A: Yes. While breast cancer charities are her primary focus, Marg has supported many charities over the years, particularly those who deal with children. A comprehensive list of charities Marg has supported in the past can be found here: Marg the Philanthropist
Q: Has Marg won any awards for her acting? It seems like she should have a shelf full of Emmys by now.
A: She has a few awards to her credit, including a Best Supporting Actress Emmy for her role on China Beach and most recently an award for Artistic Excellence from the 2010 Roma Fiction Festival. She has also been nominated for countless others. You can see the complete list here: Marg’s Awards & Nominations
Q: Why don’t you have any nude photos or video clips of Marg on your site? She has done some nudity in films so it seems like that should be part of your collection.
A: That is a personal choice that I have made. There are plenty of other places to find those kinds of photos if that’s what you are interested in, but I prefer to keep my site as family friendly as possible.
Q: Why don’t you post all of the candid photos of Marg that are available?
A: Candid photos are tricky. I am not a tabloid and try to be responsible about what I post. I try not to include any photos where I don’t think Marg is aware that she is being photographed or where I think the photographer has gotten too close to her at her own residence. If she’s at home, then she’s obviously not out in public and my opinion is that they have invaded her right to privacy. I also try to weed out any photos that I don’t think are flattering. Even as beautiful as Marg is, she’s a human being and like the rest of us, occasionally has photos that aren’t so great. My rule of thumb is that if I think a particular photo would make Marg cringe if she ever saw it, I don’t put it on the site. It’s a judgment call though, and I’m human too, so I probably don’t always make the right call. I just try my best not to embarrass her and that’s all I can do.
Q: I’ve seen a lot of interviews where Marg mentions bands that she likes. Seems like she’s a big music fan. Do you know what kind of music is her favorite?
A: Marg is a huge music fan, and based on the artists she has mentioned, she seems to enjoy music from a variety of genres – Classic Rock, Alternative, R&B, Hip/Hop, Pop, etc. I keep a list of artists that she mentions and you can see the variety I’m referring to there: Marg’s favorite musical artists
Q: Marg seems to talk about books a lot. Is she really a big reader?
A: Yes, she is. She is an avid reader and has a book club that she has been doing for many years now, even before Oprah made book clubs fashionable. If you’re interested in some of the titles Marg has mentioned reading over the years, you can find a list here: Marg’s Bookshelf
Q: Marg is in such amazing shape. Do you know what kind of workout routine she has?
A: Marg is very athletic and has said that keeping in shape is as much a hobby as it is a necessity because of her line of work. She doesn’t talk about her workout routine in great detail but does mention many of the activities that she likes to do to stay fit. You can read more about those here: Marg the Athlete
Q: Do you run All About Marg by yourself?
A: No. I, Suzanne, am the admin and listed owner of the website, but this year I added a co-admin, Sharon, to my ‘staff’ to help me run things because we branched out onto twitter and facebook and I needed the help. I also have a graphics artist, Andry, who is responsible for all of the beautiful artwork on our layouts.
Q: Why are you slower to post news items than some of the other fansites?
A: I didn’t realize I was slow enough to warrant a comment about it, but all I can really say is that I post the news items as fast as my schedule permits. This is my hobby, not my job, and as much as I love Marg, I refuse to let the running of this site consume my entire life. My goal is to be supportive of Marg without being obsessive, and I do the best that I can do with the time that I have.
Q: What kind of traffic does All About Marg get?
A: I had to go look this one up because I’m not much of a numbers girl and don’t actively keep track. Although the site has been in existence since 2003, the stats program only contains data from the last two years, from August 2008 to August 2010 as I’m answering this question. During that two-year timeframe, we have had just over 17 million hits.
Q: How long have you been a Marg fan?
A: I’ve been a Marg fan since 1988 when I first saw her in China Beach. K.C. is my favorite Marg character to date.
Q: Do you accept donations from fans?
A: No. Since I do this for fun, I don’t expect anyone to help me pay for my hobby. I do, however, love to receive Marg-related items if a fan has a photo or an interview or something else that I don’t already have and wants to share it. If you have items you would like to contribute to the site, feel free to contact me at suzanne@allaboutmarg.com.
Q: Can fans suggest ideas for your site?
A: Sure! I consider the site a work-in-progress and I’m always open to suggestions for how to improve. I can’t guarantee that I’ll always implement a suggestion, but if I think it’s a good one, I’ll certainly try to. If you have ideas, feel free to send them to me at suzanne@allaboutmarg.com.
Q: Why don’t you have any affiliates?
A: It’s not something that I’ve really pursued, I guess mainly because I’m not sure what is involved with being an affiliate and prefer to just do my own thing with no strings attached. I do have many websites that I enjoy, however, and am on very good terms with several of the admins. A list of my favorite sites can be found here: AAM’s Faves.