Forgive me if this has been discussed before. Perhaps 32 was old back in 1979, but she does not seem like any 32-year-old to me! I dont mean to sound rude, but thats the frumpiest 32 Ive ever seen. Im not sure if that was their intention. I dont think Jenny O'Hara was a bad looking woman, but she made 32 years old make so matronly. Again, maybe back then it was really middle aged, but today 32 is so different. I mean the way she dressed and her mannerisms . Maybe she was supposed to be someone who aged before her time?

Maybe they made her look frumpy onscreen to make the character seem older. Just my opinion!!!

Jenny O'Hara was 37 years old when she appeared on Facts of Life in 1979. So she was a few years older than the character she was playing. That may help to explain the "frumpiness" of her appearance.

Which character did Jenny O'Hara play?

Which character did Jenny O'Hara play?
She was Miss Mahoney, one of the teachers at Eastland. She was on during the short first season, and was never seen or mentioned again after that. Jenny O'Hara went on to play Kevin James' mom on King of Queens.