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Rachel Brosnahan knows a thing or two about playing strong, outspoken women. After winning an Emmy and two Golden Globes for her role as the quick-witted Midge Maisel in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel , the actress traded stand-up comedy for superhero action, taking on the iconic role of Lois Lane in 2025’s Superman . And while she can certainly hold her own alongside the Man of Steel, Brosnahan has plenty of other things keeping her busy off-screen, especially with the holiday season right around the corner. In an exclusive interview with Reader’s Digest , Brosnahan gave us a peek into how she gets ready for the holidays, as well as the family traditions she looks forward to every year. She also revealed which of her famous on-screen characters she thinks would cause the most chaos at a holiday dinner party. (Spoiler alert: Midge Maisel would definitely keep things interesting.) But don’t worry, Superman fans: We didn’t forget about Lois Lane! Brosnahan also share...

When I steer my cart down the paper-towel aisle at the grocery store or Target, I immediately gravitate toward my favorite brand. My wife, on the other hand, seems to just grab any old thing that crosses her field of vision—which drives me crazy and is why I prefer to do the shopping whenever possible. It might sound silly, but we all have our go-tos. In my wife’s defense, paper towels are pretty similar. Sure, some brands are stronger, thicker or use recycled paper, while others tout their innovative perforation options. But the overall concept—a quick, clean, disposable towel that’s always at the ready—spans brands and price ranges. Of course, there is one easy way to tell paper towels apart: the pattern that’s embossed on the paper. Why do paper towels even have these patterns? They are pretty, and if you keep your paper towels on the counter, picking based on aesthetics makes sense. As long as they do the job, that is. Ahead, Jerry Ballas, who ho...