Katee Sackhoff has been celebrated (and, unfortunately, sometimes booed) for her roles in shows like Battlestar Galactica, The Mandalorian and more. Yet, lately, she’s been speaking out in relation to her most important role — being a mom. Sackhoff opened up about issues in pediatric care that she has witnessed amidst her daughter’s battle with cancer, saying that it takes “a pissed-off mom” to point out flaws in the system.
The actress and her husband Robin Gadsby had their first child, Ginevra Grace Gadsby, in December 2021. Just eight months later, Ginervra (aka Ginny) was diagnosed with cancer and, while Sackhoff said in an Instagram post that her daughter is thriving today, she’s asking for help because there are so many people with sick children who see different outcomes. The actress wrote:
