It’s no secret – even to January Jones – that the character of Betty is not one who is liked on AMC’s Mad Men.
Speaking to the channel’s official blog today, Jones (who plays Don’s ex-wife Betty Draper) says that fans only started to become sympathetic towards Betty when she gained weight in season 5.
“She became much more sympathetic when she got bigger,” the actress said. “I think people liked her again, which I find very interesting… When she’s, you know, trying to be independent or to better her own life, people have a negative response to it. So, it seems like a very un-modern approach… I find it very confusing at times.”
In our opinion, Betty hasn’t been liked on the show because she’s been rude and robotic towards nearly every character on the show. We were shocked to see her crack a smile earlier this season when her husband informed her that he’d be running for office.
Elsewhere in the interview, Jones admits that Betty is changing every season and holds a character flaw in which “she’s always wanting what she doesn’t have.”
When asked whether either Don or Betty will end up happier, Jones is confident her character has a better shot. “I think there’s too much baggage in Don’s history for him to ever…know who he truly is or what role he’s really playing in life. He marries the people he thinks he’s supposed to be attracted to, and then isn’t or loses interest. I think that Betty will have an easier time if she chooses to,” she explained.”
The latest episode of Mad Men season 6 aired last night – read our recap and analysis here. Check out more from Jones over on AMC.
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