But I've lost parts because of my looks. I auditioned to star with Richard Dreyfuss in 'The Buddy System.' The producers said no one would believe he would leave me for another woman. They just couldn't see me with him.

Donna Dixon (born July 20 1957) is an American actress. Months after they worked together in the 1983 film Doctor Detroit Dixon and actor Dan Aykroyd married. Dixon co-starred with Tom Hanks in the early 1980s television comedy series Bosom Buddies; however her pageant-like performances continued to determine her typecast roles.

In the very first episode of The Simpsons "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire" Homer mentions Donna's name while recalling Santa's reindeers. 1 called "Hillbilly Heaven. Dixon co-starred with Tom Hanks in the early 1980s television comedy series Bosom Buddies; however her pageant-like performances continued to determine her typecast roles.