Carol Sutton (1944—2020), actress in “Steel Magnolias,” “Monster’s Ball”
Carol Sutton was an actress known for roles in movies and TV shows including “Steel Magnolias” and “Queen Sugar.”One of Sutton’s most recognizable roles was as Nurse Pam in “Steel Magnolias.” Her other movies include “Ray,” “Monster’s Ball,” “The Pelican Brief,” and “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.” She was frequently seen on TV, appearing in shows including “Lovecraft Country,” “Queen Sugar,” “American Horror Story: Coven,” “Treme,” “Claws,” and “True Detective.” Sutton was also a well-known stage actress in New Orleans, widely considered one of the bright lights of the city’s theater scene.On behalf of the QUEEN SUGAR family, we celebrate the life of the stellar Carol Sutton.