The American Horror Story veteran Frances Conroy has been a familiar and welcomed actor to grace many roles in Ryan Murphy’s long-running anthology franchise.
Returning for season 10 of American Horror Story, titled ‘Double Feature,’ we explain the reason why the actor has a discolored eye, as fans are curious to know if it is a real-life disability or not.
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Frances Conroy’s Discolored Eye
- According to reports, Conroy was tragically involved in a car accident, which inflicted severe damage to her right eye.
The actor went through eye surgery to repair the damaged cornea, however, the work that was done left her with a discolored eye.
Many mistake Conroy for wearing a glass eye, as the damage seems to have enlarged her right eye somewhat too. However, the actor actually wears a colored contact lens from time to time.
Conroy was asked by the American Horror Story team to remove her contact lens for the role of Moira O’Hara. The plot of American Horror Story season 1 actually used Conroy’s eye discoloration to explain the character’s death, and the exposure of Conroy’s unique trait made her a popular addition to the show’s cast.
Conroy’s American Horror Story History
Conroy played Moira O’Hara in Murder House, portraying the housekeeper of the haunted abode during the Harmon’s stay there.
Shachath was the next role for Conroy in Asylum, who portrayed the all-black entity that would give characters the kiss of death.
Conroy also played Myrtle Snow in Coven, the quirky character who was the head of the Witches’ Council and who also had a penchant for truth spells.
Next up was Freak Show, where Conroy played Gloria Mott – the wealthy widow with a very troubled son.
Conroy went on to play the small role of Mama Polk in Ronoake and Bebe Babbitt in Cult, before returning to perform in regular episodes within Apocalypse, where she played Myrtle Snow again.
Double Feature now sees Conroy play Belle Noir in season 10, who has been described as a “living embodiment of a cautionary tale.”