Jennifer Jason Leigh to light up ‘Weeds’

Published 5:00 am Monday, April 20, 2009

LOS ANGELES — Jennifer Jason Leigh will be lighting up “Weeds” next season.

Showtime says the 47-year-old actress will appear on the fifth season of the hit dramedy, which premieres June 8 on Showtime. Leigh will appear in “at least two episodes” as the older sister of Mary-Louise Parker ’s character.

Leigh’s film credits include “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” “Single White Female” and “Margot at the Wedding.”

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