Julianna Margulies is addressing criticism of her latest role. The 55-year-old actress appeared on Monday's episode of and reacted to those who've questioned her decision to take on the role of Laura, a gay reporter, when she herself is not gay.The actress has been married to Keith Lieberthal since 2007, and the pair shares a 13-year-old son, Kieran.While Margulies said that she «can understand» the criticism, she noted that they're «all making assumptions as to who I am and what my past is and what all our pasts are.»«I understand 100 percent that I can't play a different race, but I am an actress and I am supposed to embody another character.