SPOILER ALERT: The following contains details from Being Kara, Tuesdays episode ofBeing Mary Jane.
Being Mary Jane, as its title suggests, is pretty much all about Mary Jane.
This week, though, was decidedly different.
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(Um, you think?)
What triggered her meltdown?
Can she pick the pieces and move on as a confident mom?
Will her plan to move in with her ex-husband help her get there?
And did Kara really dump Gael?
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Ultimately, what do you think was the event or emotion that triggered Karas breakdown?
This is the very first time weve ever seen her like this.
LISA VIDAL:I think its a feeling of guilt.
I understand that feeling, and its something that Mara and I talked about incorporating into Karas story.
That feeling stems from her divorce, and what divorces can do to a family and a relationship.
Its her feeling like, Even when Im there, Im not good enough.
Its a consistent pressure that working women feel when they have kids.
I know Ive felt it.
Have you had any experiences that have helped inform your approach in playing Kara?
I think the biggest thing would be the fact that Ive been a working mom for so long.
I think were incredible in what we can accomplish and what we can juggle.
One of my aunts was one of the first Puerto Rican judges on the New York Supreme Court.
My mom worked my whole life.
Its a great story to tell on screen, because so many women can relate.
What was the most challenging scene to film?
It was a bit of an emotional roller coaster, but we had some laughs on set.
What needs to happen for these two become less co-dependent?
I think that Kara needs to be more honest with Mary Jane.
But shes also so afraid of Mary Jane going off the deep end.
She doesnt really allow her to deal with her own consequences.
And Mary Jane definitely has issues with control.
She needs to start making better choices for herself.
I think both of them need to let go in a lot of ways.
Thats what makes their friendship so tight, but also makes them butt heads.
Karas character was quick to jump to the conclusion that Marisol a fellow Latina was sleeping with the boss.
Was she justified in doing that or was that a mistake?
She was not justified in doing that at all.
And Kara is a pitbull.
Shes like, Nothing will mess up what Ive worked for.
I dont think its going to be successful.
But I think shell try anything about this point to be part of her kids lives.
I just dont think this will be the way to do it, you know?
It might not be the right choice.
I have to ask: are Kara and Gael really broken up?
We left it that way, but I dont know.
Mara doesnt like to give anything away.
I have no idea whats going to happen!
Youre going to have a guest role onRosewoodthis season.
How will your character be different from Kara?
Daisy is a very complicated, funny, over-the-top, inappropriate mom.
Shes the jot down of woman who does not hold her tongue and says exactly whats on her mind.
Daisy is the opposite of Karas more conservative, classic approach to style and dress.
Shes a really fun character to play.
