12 Things You Didn't Know About Christina Hendricks

1. She Can Play The Accordion, Just Like Joan

One of Joan Holloyway's more memorable moments on Mad Men was when she played the accordion to entertain her husband's dinner guests, much to their (and the audience's) delight. Many fans noted that Hendricks actually seemed to be playing the instrument, and as it turned out, she was doing just that. When asked about her playing, she said, "I started taking lessons . It is such a rich instrument for one person. You can get so much out of it, like a one-man band. I also think it€™s a very romantic instrument, and it channels all the things I love €” French culture, Tom Waits €” and all the things I try to make my house look like. It€™s something I€™ve always been interested in. Then I got a show in Canada , and I wasn€™t able to bring it with me, because it€™s cumbersome, so I dropped it. I was getting quite good at it." The idea of a fashion icon such as Hendricks playing such an un-stylish, archaic instrument is pretty hilarious in of itself, but she totally makes it work. What's your take on these Christina Hendricks facts? Got any more surprising facts about her? Shout it out in the comments!
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