| Patty Hewes | |
|---|---|
| Damages character | |
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| First appearance | "Get Me a Lawyer" |
| Last appearance | "But You Don't Do That Anymore" |
| Created by | Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler & Daniel Zelman |
| Portrayed by | Glenn Close |
| In-universe information | |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Family | Kate Franklin (half-sister) |
| Spouse | Phil Grey (divorced) |
| Children | Julia Hewes (stillborn) Michael Hewes (deceased) |
| Relatives | Catherine Hewes (grandchild; legal guardian) |
Patricia "Patty" C. Hewes is a fictional character on the American legal thriller Damages, portrayed by Glenn Close. Being described as "ruthless", "master manipulator" and "brilliant", Patty is a high-stakes litigator managing her own law firm called Hewes & Associates. Conceived as a "woman who commands power and influence in a male-dominated world" the character and its portrayal by Close has garnered significant praise.[1][2]
Serving as the show's protagonist, Patty's and Ellen's mentor-protégée relationship is the focal point of the show. Starting as ordinary associates and eventually progressing to a mother-daughter like relationship. Patty's behavior towards her opponents (most notably Arthur Frobisher), clients and her estranged relations with her son Michael are recurring storylines that are frequently explored.
Since the show's pilot episode Patty's character and Close's performance are subjects of frequent praise. One example is Tim Goodman of the San Francisco Chronicle who wrote that "it's Close who makes Damages a series to contend with" and called her "compelling".[3] Close's portrayal earned her numerous awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and one Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama among others.[4][5][6]
- ^ Josh Wolk (July 23, 2007). "'Damages': Shock and Law". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on September 11, 2007. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
- ^ Robin Oliver (September 16, 2007). "Damages". The Age. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
- ^ Tim Goodman (July 24, 2007). "Glenn Close snarls, a CEO plots - go, 'Damages'". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
- ^ "60th Primetime Emmy Awards". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. 2008-07-17. Retrieved 2008-07-25.
- ^ "61st Primetime Emmy Awards". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. 2009-07-16. Retrieved 2009-07-16.
- ^ "65th Golden Globe Awards". Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Archived from the original on 2010-12-29. Retrieved 2010-02-03.