
Connie Britton
Four-time Emmy® award-nominated Connie Britton stars as Debra Newell, a successful interior designer and single mother from Orange County, who falls in love with the charismatic John Meehan, in Bravo’s scripted anthology Dirty John. Britton also serves as an executive producer on the series.
Britton most recently starred in the first season of Ryan Murphy’s 9-1-1. and in the Golden Globe® nominated, SMILF. Britton is best known for her Emmy® award-nominated roles starring on Nashville and Friday Night Lights. Her role on Nashville also earned her a Golden Globe® nomination. She received another Emmy® Award nomination for her role in the first installment of American Horror Story. Additional television credits include: American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson, Spin City, 24, and The West Wing.
Britton recently completed production on Land of Steady Habits, based on the debut novel from Ted Thompson, written and directed by Nicole Holofcener. Her film credits include Professor Marston & The Wonder Woman, Beatriz at Dinner, Me & Earl & the Dying Girl, This Is Where I Leave You, The To-Do List, Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World, and American Ultra.
In April 2014, Britton was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme. In this role, she raises awareness of UNDP’s work in poverty eradication and women’s empowerment, advocating to the American and global public.

Connie Britton
Four-time Emmy® award-nominated Connie Britton stars as Debra Newell, a successful interior designer and single mother from Orange County, who falls in love with the charismatic John Meehan, in Bravo’s scripted anthology Dirty John. Britton also serves as an executive producer on the series.
Britton most recently starred in the first season of Ryan Murphy’s 9-1-1. and in the Golden Globe® nominated, SMILF. Britton is best known for her Emmy® award-nominated roles starring on Nashville and Friday Night Lights. Her role on Nashville also earned her a Golden Globe® nomination. She received another Emmy® Award nomination for her role in the first installment of American Horror Story. Additional television credits include: American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson, Spin City, 24, and The West Wing.
Britton recently completed production on Land of Steady Habits, based on the debut novel from Ted Thompson, written and directed by Nicole Holofcener. Her film credits include Professor Marston & The Wonder Woman, Beatriz at Dinner, Me & Earl & the Dying Girl, This Is Where I Leave You, The To-Do List, Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World, and American Ultra.
In April 2014, Britton was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme. In this role, she raises awareness of UNDP’s work in poverty eradication and women’s empowerment, advocating to the American and global public.
Latest About Connie


What the Real-Life Terra Newell Looks Like Today
Season 1
The subject of Dirty John appeared as the guest bartender on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.


Connie Britton Wears Her "Thick Curly Hair in a New Way"
Season 1
The Dirty John actress was positively aglow on the red carpet at the high-profile event.


Connie Britton on the Most Pivotal Episode of Dirty John
S1/EP5
The actress who portrays Debra Newell reveals why this week's episode was so important for her.


Eric on "the Single Biggest Challenge" of Dirty John
S1/EP4
Eric said this part of Episode 4 was "the most difficult in terms of a scene and in terms of how much John had to do."


Connie Britton Banished This from Her Diet Because It's "like a Drug"
All eyes are on Connie Britton for her Golden Globe-nominated role in Bravo's Dirty John.


Who Is Dirty John's Tonia Meehan?
S1/EP3
Before John Meehan married Debra Newell, there was another Mrs. Meehan.


Connie Britton Gets Golden Globe Nom for Dirty John
Season 1
The actress received a 2019 Golden Globes nomination for her role in Bravo's scripted series.