Michelle Williams’s raunchy cancer dramedy Dying for Sex is a joy – review
- The show Dying for Sex, starring Michelle Williams, depicts Molly's journey after her stage IV breast cancer diagnosis, focusing on her sexual desires and personal exploration.
- Molly embarks on a sex quest in New York City to explore her desires after being diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer.
- The series focuses on themes of childhood trauma and mortality, balancing comedy with deeper emotional narratives.
- Michelle Williams confirmed her support for colleague James Van Der Beek, who is dealing with colorectal cancer, stating, "we're here for him in every and all ways.
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