A tribute site

I Really
Hate
Mary

…you know you do too.

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PSA: “Hate” is used in the most loving, sibling-rivalry, eye-rolling, couldn’t-live-without-you way possible. Mary, if you’re reading this… hi. 👋

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What Is Mary Currently Doing?

Status
Making an entrance.

The origin story

Who Is Mary?

Mary is my sister. My annoying, talented, lovable, absolutely-insufferable sister. She has a flair for the dramatic — which, as you’re about to see in the videos below, is not exactly an understatement.

This site was created with equal parts affection and brotherly mischief. It is a monument to the eternal truth that siblings who “hate” each other the most are usually the ones who’d move mountains for each other. Don’t tell her I said that.


The evidence

Mary In The Wild

Caught on camera. Five times. Presented here for posterity, family reunions, and light blackmail.

Chapter 1
The Acting Career Begins

Every great star has an origin story. Here’s where Mary’s acting career got its first taste of the spotlight. Spielberg has yet to call. We’re sure it’s a scheduling thing.

Chapter 2
The American Idol Audition

When Mary set her sights on American Idol, she didn’t hold back. Whatever happened, she has more courage than most people will ever have. Also more confidence. Definitely more confidence.

Chapter 3
A Message To Her Future Kids

From the archives: young Mary, on camera, with a message for her future children. Kids, your mom was always like this. This is not a phase. You were warned.

Chapter 4
For Dad

This slideshow was shown at Mary’s wedding reception in 2011 — a tribute to her father, who passed away in 2005 and wasn’t there to walk her down the aisle. He shaped who she is, and his presence was felt in every moment of that day. ❤️

Chapter 5
Mary & Mike

The wedding reception slideshow for Mary and her husband Mike Ross. Two people who somehow found each other, which means Mike knew exactly what he was signing up for. We respect the commitment. Truly. Best of luck, Mike.


A comprehensive list

Reasons To “Hate” Mary

All 100% accurate. Definitely not secretly compliments.

01
She’s annoyingly talented and somehow makes everything look easy.
(It’s not fair.)
02
She actually tried out for American Idol. What kind of courage is that?
(Infuriating. Inspiring. Both.)
03
She has relentlessly pursued an acting career and refused to give up.
(Deeply annoying role model behavior.)
04
She is always, somehow, in a good mood. Absolutely unbearable.
(Please explain how.)
05
She is my sister and I am legally required to tease her forever.
(It’s in the sibling contract.)
06
Deep down, she is one of the best people I know. Don’t tell her.
(Seriously. She cannot know.)

Hard data

Mary By The Numbers

Compiled over decades of careful observation. Peer-reviewed by siblings. Margin of error: irrelevant.

47
Dramatic exits from a room
(conservative estimate)
Times she was the loudest person in the room
(verified across multiple rooms)
0
Rooms entered quietly
(zero. not once. never.)
1
American Idol auditions attempted
(more than most people will ever dare)
0
Times “I’m fine” actually meant fine
(she was not fine)
1
Pineapples worn as a hat
(documented. photographic evidence exists.)
0
Calls returned by Spielberg
(scheduling conflict, probably)
2
Normal photos in existence
(one may be a myth)
1
Siblings who built her a website
(out of love. obviously.)


Official grievances

File A Complaint

Has Mary wronged you? Made an unsolicited entrance? Been the loudest person in your room? This is the place. All complaints are reviewed carefully and forwarded directly to the recycling bin.

MRY-00000
Your complaint has been logged, reviewed, and filed appropriately.
Mary has been notified and has already moved on.

We understand. We’ve been dealing with this for decades.