As evidence that actors are often radically different from their onscreen personae, Lowell has been quietly making pottery ever since she was introduced to clay in high school some 35 years ago.

FOR ME: A gas kiln for firing my work, so I can achieve the beautiful results that I can’t get in my electric kiln. I’M GIVING: Handmade porcelain ceramics, of course! FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITION: A bottle of Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé champagne on Christmas morning, while opening gifts.