Annie Potts

Annie Potts is an American actress who has had a dynamic career across film, television, and stage. She gained significant recognition for her role as Janine Melnitz in the "Ghostbusters" film series (1984, 1989, and 2021). Potts also starred in the popular 1986 film "Pretty in Pink" and voiced Bo Peep in the "Toy Story" series (1995, 1999, 2019). On television, she is well known for her role as Mary Jo Shively on the CBS sitcom "Designing Women" (1986–1993) and as Meemaw in "Young Sheldon" (2017–present). In terms of accolades, Annie Potts was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her performance in the 1978 film "Corvette Summer" and received an Emmy nomination for her role in the miniseries "The Boys" in 1991. Throughout her career, Potts has been praised for her versatility and ability to perform across various genres.