Linda Cardinelli had to audition for ‘DTF’ and ‘Mad Men’: ‘It’s very vulnerable’
Linda Cardinelli discussed her experiences auditioning for roles in her career, including for the HBO miniseries 'DTF St. Louis' and 'Mad Men'. She expressed that while auditions can feel vulnerable, they remind her of her early passion for acting. Cardinelli feels grateful for her long career and the opportunities she has had in the industry.
- ▪Linda Cardinelli had to audition for her role in the HBO series 'DTF St. Louis'.
- ▪She also auditioned for her role as Sylvia Rosen on 'Mad Men' shortly after giving birth.
- ▪Cardinelli expressed that auditions can be vulnerable but also remind her of her initial hunger for acting.
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TV exclusive Linda Cardinelli had to audition for ‘DTF’ and ‘Mad Men’: ‘It’s very vulnerable’ By Nicki Gostin Published June 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Linda Cardinelli has starred in many critically acclaimed shows over the years, but she is still sometimes called in to audition for roles. “Not always,” but she did have to audition for her current role in the HBO miniseries “DTF St. Louis,” she told Page Six exclusively at the Gotham Television Awards Monday. The actress, 50, added that she also had to audition for her role as Sylvia Rosen on “Mad Men” as Don Draper’s lover, and the audition took place shortly after she had given birth. 6 Linda Cardinelli had to audition for her role in the HBO series “DTF St.
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