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Alexis Rose
Schitt's Creek character
First appearance"Our Cup Runneth Over"
Created byDan Levy
Eugene Levy
Portrayed byAnnie Murphy
In-universe information
Full nameAlexis Claire Rose
GenderFemale
Occupation
  • Alexis Rose Communications business owner (current)
  • socialite (former)
  • teen model (former)
Family
Significant others
  • Ted Mullins (current)
  • Mutt Schitt (former)

Alexis Claire Rose[1][2] is a fictional character in the CBC[3] and Pop TV[4] television series Schitt's Creek, portrayed by actress Annie Murphy[5][6]. Alexis is a former teen model and socialite and current owner of Alexis Rose Communications, a public relations business.[1]

For this role, Murphy has been nominated for three Canadian Screen Awards in 2016,[7] 2018,[8] and 2019[9] and won one Gracie Award.[10] As part of the ensemble cast, Murphy has also won one ACTRA Award.[11]

Role in Schitt’s Creek

Alexis is the daughter of the once wealthy Johnny (Eugene Levy) and Moira Rose (Catherine O' Hara).[12] Her father amassed his wealth as the former CEO of the second-largest video rental company in North America, while her mother gained fame as a soap opera actress.[13][14]  Alexis has one older brother, a former gallerist and current business owner named David (Dan Levy).[15][16] Alexis also has one known maternal aunt named Deedee (Jennifer Irwin).[17] Prior to moving to Schitt’s Creek, Alexis spent much of her time away from her family in exotic locations around the globe as a teen model and socialite.[12] These escapades were often as dangerous as they were preposterous, such as the time she was “taken hostage on David Geffen’s yacht by Somali pirates for a week.”[18][19] Or the time she was trapped in a Saudi prince's palace.[19]  But with her ingenity (and her brother David’s help),[20] Alexis always found her way to safety. All of this extra curricular activity subsequently left her little time to complete her high school education, a gap she later fills while in Schitt’s Creek.[21]

Alexis’ time abroad has provided her with much life experience, but little in the way of family relationships. She is notably distant from her mother, Moira,[22] and bickers with her older brother David over trivial matters, such as who gets the bed furthest away from the door in the motel room.[23] Alexis nevertheless relies on her brother for support and is quick to offer encouragement and advice as David navigates love and life in Schitt’s Creek.[24][20] In this sense, she often mirrors her father, Johnny, who tries to keep the family grounded and help them in even the smallest matters – such as Alexis’ written grammar.[25]

Despite her family issues, Alexis is quick to develop relationships with the townspeople of Schitt’s Creek. Most notable are the romantic relationships she engages in with local hippie-type, Mutt Schitt (Tim Rozen),[26] and the town veterinarian, Ted Mullins (Dustin Milligan).[27] She vacillates between the two men for the first few seasons – even turning down two marriage proposals – before taking some time to focus on herself. She and Ted reunite at the end of season four and remain a couple through the fifth season.[21][28]

Alexis frequently mentions her prior relationships, several of which included a man named “Stavros,” in the show’s early seasons. Only one of these suitors has appeared on the show – in a very brief flashback with no dialogue.[29]

Character

Creation and Casting

Alexis Rose was developed by Schitt’s Creek co-creators Dan and Eugene Levy.[4] The character was inspired by the wealthy real life stars of programs like Keeping Up with the Kardashians and The Real Housewives franchise.[30]

In the original, unaired pilot presentation, Alexis Rose was portrayed by Abby Elliott.[31] When Schitt’s Creek was picked up to series by the CBC, Elliott was unable to commit, and a subsequent casting call was held in Los Angeles. According to Dan Levy, Murphy’s audition stood out because of the “wonderfully natural likability”[32] she brought to the role. Eugene was initially hesitant about her casting because he had envisioned Alexis as having blonde hair instead of Murphy’s naturally brunette locks. Murphy, therefore, dyed her hair blonde upon booking the role.[31]

Design

Alexis wears a “bohemian”[33] wardrobe inspired by the likes of Sienna Miller.[34] According to Dan Levy, the character’s style is also a reflection of her time spent traveling in New York and Europe. As such, she is frequently seen sporting designers such as Isabel Marant and Derek Lam[34] – even when doing physical labor as part of her community service.[35] These high-end clothes are meant to serve as a reminder to the audience of the family’s prior wealth.[33]

Personality

Alexis arrives in Schitt’s Creek a highly self-involved “celebutant.”[36] She is often comically oblivious and frequently misinterprets the actions of those around her.[37] Still, Alexis is also generous and “kindhearted,”[12] embracing the potential of nearly every individual or opportunity she comes across. As summarized by Vulture, her presence is “part calculated humblebrag, part genuine warmth, and part rich bitch.”[38]

Alexis speaks with a vocal fry[31] and sometimes uses exaggerated hand gestures. Her voice is perhaps most notable for the unique way in which she pronounces her brother’s name, “David.”[39] Murphy says this tone was partially influenced by reality stars and actresses like the Kardashian sisters, Lindsey Lohan, and Paris Hilton. She also credits these same individuals with helping her develop Alexis’ signature hand movements, which she describes as “a T-Rex playing the piano at an old-timey saloon.”[40]

Throughout the seasons, Alexis has also become known for the catchphrase “Ew, David!,” an exclamation she frequently uses to voice her displeasure at her brother.[39]

Character Development

Alexis is introduced as spoiled and ready to jet off with any man who can rescue her from Schitt’s Creek.[41] She is largely occupied by her romantic prospects and is dependent on their affections to ease her into her new life. As the series progresses, Alexis becomes more independent by investing in her education and career.[21]  This growth also transfers to her personal relationships, as she slowly begins to realize that loving others requires sacrifice and selflessness.[42] By the end of season five, Alexis, who once spent most of her time an ocean away from her family, is shown as hesitant to leave them behind.[43]  

Reception

Critical Reception

Murphy’s turn as Alexis Rose has garnered much positive press, with some critics declaring her the “breakout star”[44] of the series. In an early review, LaToya Ferguson of The AV Club called her take on the partying socialite “scarily amazing.”[45] People Magazine’s Gillian Telling also noted that Murphy not only held her own against her more seasoned co-stars, she “occasionally steals the scene.”[36] As Schitt’s Creek gained a larger following in its later seasons[46], Murphy received additional praise. In a season 4 review, Michael Ausiello of TVLine called her performance balancing relatability, sympathy, and charm a “magic trick.”[44] Vanity Fair’s Richard Lawson was also complimentary, noting Murphy and Alexis’ ability to maintain her “winning bite” while also adding a sense of “kindness and intellectual curiosity.”[47] Joe Reid of Decider also declared David and Alexis “the show’s heart and soul” before approvingly adding that “Murphy’s delivery is like a vaudeville interpretation of what a spoiled rich girl would sound like.”[37] Caroline Framke of Vox similarly agreed noting that Dan Levy and Annie Murphy were Schitt Creek’s “backbone and beating heart.”[48]

Accolades

For her work as Alexis, Murphy has been nominated for three Canadian Screen Awards for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Comedic Role in 2016,[7] 2018,[8] and 2019.[9] In 2019, Murphy was also awarded the Gracie Award for Actress in a Breakthrough Role.[10]

Murphy has also received several awards and nominations as a member of the Schitt’s Creek ensemble cast. This includes two Canadian Screen Awards for Best Comedy in 2016[7] and 2019[49]; one ACTRA Award for Member’s Choice Series Ensemble in 2019[50]; and two Dorian Awards for TV Comedy of the Year and Unsung TV Show of the Year in 2019.[51] The cast also received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Comedy in 2017[52]; two ACTRA Award nominations for Member’s Choice Ensemble in 2017[53] and 2018[54]; one GLAAD Award nomination in 2019[55]; and one Critic’s Choice Award nomination – a first for a Canadian comedy – in 2019.[56]

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