In Defense of ‘You’ve Got Mail’s Most Misunderstood Character: Parker Posey’s Patricia Eden

We all want to be Kathleen Kelly but let's be real, Patricia Eden is equally fascinating. I love this article and re-read it every fall!

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Maddy

@maddymadsSep 22, 2026

I've always wanted justice for her!

Sarah Cooney

@fewerandbetterSep 22, 2026

YES!

Kristin Thomas

@kristinthomasSep 22, 2026

Thank you for sharing this! I always found Kathleen and Joe to be curt and rude to retail and other workers in this film. The way Joe tells the grocery store clerk, 'zip, zip' makes me crazy!

Jill

@jill7fa4Sep 25, 2026

Yes! Joe deserved Rose’s dagger-eyes in that scene!

Jill

@jill7fa4Sep 25, 2026

I struggle to related with Kathleen as she acted too full for “another tea” in the coffee shop scene. I always wince. 🍵 it’s TEA.

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