Was fired during the 8th season of Dallas (1978) after she asked producers to
let her direct a few episodes of the series. Her job was spared when
Larry Hagman threatened to walk out in protest.
For The Graduate (1967) publicity poster, Gray landed the body-double gig for Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft's leg) through a photographer friend. She received a reported $20 for her efforts.
Best friends with Larry Hagman from 1977 until his death in 2012.
Served as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations.
"I think people love entertainment like that. If you do it right and
the writing is well done, I think people will tune in. Desperate Housewives (2004) has a
bit of humor, a little satire going on.... Sue Ellen was the original
desperate housewife." Interview with Devin Owens.
[on the death of Larry Hagman] He brought joy to everyone he knew. He was creative, generous, funny, loving and talented, and I will miss him enormously. He was an original and lived life to the fullest.