Marcia Cross established her television profile with guest appearances on major primetime shows such as Who’s the Boss? Quantum Leap, Knots Landing, and Cheers. In 1992, her talent and charm landed her the role of Dr. Kimberly Shaw on the prestigious Fox primetime soap opera Melrose Place.
While her time on the show ended after the fifth season, Cross continued to appear on television. She was notable for her roles in popular sitcoms such as Seinfeld, Boy Meets World, Ally McBeal, Spin City, and The King of Queens.
Cross’s resume has evolved to include riveting dramatic roles in well-known television series. Her roles in CSI, Strong Medicine, Profiler, and Touched by an Angel demonstrated her adaptability and ability to engage audiences.
Cross expanded her television profile with a season-long co-starring role as Linda Abbott on the WB sitcom Everwood in 2003. Her portrayal of the complicated character Bree Van de Kamp in Desperate Housewives, however, was what ultimately propelled her career.
During the 2004-05 television season, the show became a breakout hit, and Cross’s performance received widespread acclaim. Her remarkable performance earned her multiple nominations for awards, including an Emmy, three Golden Globes, and five Screen Actors Guild Awards, two of which she won as part of the ensemble cast.
She also got a Satellite Award for her outstanding performance in the show’s second season. Desperate Housewives lasted an astounding eight seasons until being canceled in 2012.
Whatever happened to Marcia Cross?
What disease did Marcia Cross have? After receiving chemotherapy in 2017, “Desperate Housewives” actress Marcia Cross has been in anal cancer remission since 2018. Cross told Coping magazine that she wasn’t expecting to experience “gnarly” mouth sores and stomach issues as a result of her treatment.