actresses who could have more convincingly played mother and pulitzer prize winner lois lane

Katie Holmes: Yes, even little Miss D.A. from Batman would have been better. Not because she can act all that well, but because she was born in the 70s, and is solid enough that I can imagine that being tossed around at high speeds in a falling plane might not kill her.

Carla Gallo: I've been watching a lot of Undeclared lately, and I realized two things. First, that show was fucking hilarious. Second, Carla Gallo has kind of disappeared, which is lame. She's cute, she's got sass, she's a natural brunette, and...brace yourself, she's 30. 30 year olds with children and careers?! Why that's downright sensical!

Charisma Carpenter: Tough. Has proven she can fight alongside anyone (which would have come in handy on that yacht). Wouldn't have let Superman off the hook so easy for that whole disappearing act he pulled (another issue I had with the movie). Hotter than Bosworth, and more than 10 years older. Whodathunk.

Dakota Fanning: Fine. You want young? Commit. Because honestly, this 12 year old is just as plausible as the Bos, and I think she's got the chops to pull it off.

Please, feel free to add in your own suggestions...the number of people who could have better acted/suited this role is near infinite.

Comments

[paul]

I think I could have done a nice job in the role.

[employee megan]

You'd make a stunning Lois Lane, Paul. I always knew there was a confident career woman lurking underneath that shaggy slacker exterior.

[Wilson]

Margot Kidder. Even after she turned batshit crazy. Heck, even after she turned 60. Still better than Boz.

[The Cynical Girl]

If we're going for faux-blonde anorexics who can sport a brown wig, my vote is for Keira.

[employee megan]

I was trying to avoid the anorexic children, but Keira might at least have some spunk.