Although she had a rough start getting roles in Hollywood, Patricia acted in small parts throughout the 80s and 90s. But it wasn’t until she landed the role of Ray Romano’s wife, Deb Barone, on the blockbuster comedy Everybody Loves Raymond that she gained the popularity she deserved. Despite her 5’2″ frame, audiences loved her command of her home and her husband, Ray. She earned her first Emmy in 2000 for best actress in a comedy series, the primary for the forged. A number of years later, she starred in ABC’s The Middle as Frankie Heck, the irresponsible mom of the Heck family who lives in fictitious Orson, Indiana; she played that role for nine years, becoming the star of two consecutive comedies. She is considered one of the one women to do that besides Betty White, which proves she has undeniable talent while keeping her conservative catholic beliefs on the forefront. She also starred within the Pure Flix film Mom’s Night Out, based on the book, in addition to other Christian movies.
In an interview with World Vision, Heaton speaks boldly about her relationship with Christ:
“There’s a saying, ‘Jesus died for us publicly. So don’t live for Him privately,’ she shared in a video interview. ‘But I also think you’ve gotten to speak about why you’ll be able to love in difficult circumstances. Now, it’s because He first loved us. While we were still in our sin, He died for us.”‘
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