Editing Alanis Morissette (section)

== Other ventures ==

=== Acting ===
In 1986, Morissette had her first stint as an actress in five episodes of the children's television show ''[[You Can't Do That on Television]]''. She appeared on stage with the [[Orpheus Musical Theatre Society]] in 1985 and 1988.<ref>[http://www.orpheus-theatre.on.ca/members-only/alumni.html "Where Are They Now?"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060423094901/http://www.orpheus-theatre.on.ca/members-only/alumni.html |date=April 23, 2006 }}. [[Orpheus Musical Theatre Society]].</ref> In 1999, Morissette delved into acting again, for the first time since 1993, appearing as God in the [[Kevin Smith]] comedy ''[[Dogma (film)|Dogma]]'' and contributing the song "Still" to its soundtrack. Morissette reprised her role as God for a [[post-credits scene]] in Smith's next film, ''[[Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back]]'', to literally close the book on the [[View Askewniverse]]. She also appeared in the hit [[Home Box Office|HBO]] comedies ''[[Sex and the City]]'' and ''[[Curb Your Enthusiasm]]'', appeared in the play ''[[The Vagina Monologues]]'', and had brief cameos playing herself in the [[Brazil]]ian hit soap operas ''[[Celebridade (telenovela)|Celebridade]]'' and ''[[Malhação]]''.

In late 2003, Morissette appeared in the [[Off-Broadway]] play ''[[The Exonerated (play)|The Exonerated]]'' as Sunny Jacobs, a [[death row]] inmate freed after proof surfaced that she was innocent. In April 2006, [[MTV News]] reported that Morissette would reprise her role in ''The Exonerated'' in London from May 23 until May 28.<ref>Staff. [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1529002/20060419/lachey_nick.jhtml "For The Record: Quick News On Nick Lachey, Mariah Carey, LL Cool J, Paris Hilton, Velvet Revolver & More"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061022200516/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1529002/20060419/lachey_nick.jhtml |date=October 22, 2006 }}. [[MTV News]]. April 19, 2006.</ref> She expanded her acting credentials with the July 2004 release of the [[Cole Porter]] [[biographical film]] ''[[De-Lovely]]'', in which she performed the song "[[Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love)]]" and had a brief role as an anonymous stage performer. In February 2005, she made a guest appearance on the Canadian television show ''[[Degrassi: The Next Generation]]'' with ''Dogma'' co-star [[Jason Mewes]] and director Kevin Smith. Also in 2005, Morissette, then engaged to Ryan Reynolds, made a [[cameo appearance]] as "herself" as a former client of Reynolds' character in the film ''[[Just Friends]]''. This scene was deleted from the theatrical release, and is only available on the DVD.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Langston |first=Keith |date=2020-07-09 |title=Alanis Morissette's Best Roles in Film and TV |url=https://screenrant.com/alanis-morissettes-best-film-tv-roles-dogma-satc-great-north/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref>

In 2006, she guest-starred in an episode of [[Lifetime Television|Lifetime]]'s ''[[Lovespring International]]'' as a homeless woman named Lucinda, three episodes of [[FX Networks|FX]]'s ''[[Nip/Tuck]]'', playing a lesbian named Poppy, and the [[mockumentary]]-documentary ''[[Pittsburgh (2006 film)|Pittsburgh]]'' as herself. Morissette appeared in eight episodes of ''[[Weeds (TV series)|Weeds]]'', playing Dr. Audra Kitson, a "no-nonsense obstetrician" who treats pregnant main character [[Nancy Botwin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/News/Alanis-Morissette-Weeds-1006008.aspx |title=Alanis Morissette Rocks Weeds Doctor Role |magazine=TV Guide |access-date=May 12, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090515122639/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Alanis-Morissette-Weeds-1006008.aspx |archive-date=May 15, 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref> Her first episode aired in July 2009. In early 2010, Morissette returned to the stage, performing a one-night engagement in ''[[An Oak Tree]]'', an experimental play in Los Angeles. The performance was a sell-out. In April 2010, Morissette was confirmed to be in the cast of season six of ''[[Weeds (TV series)|Weeds]]'' again portraying Dr. Audra Kitson.<ref>{{cite web|last=Abrams|first=Natalie|url=https://www.tvguide.com/News/Weeds-Leigh-Morissette-1019839.aspx|title=Jennifer Jason Leigh, Alanis Morissette Returning to ''Weeds''|date=June 22, 2010|magazine=TV Guide|access-date=December 7, 2012|archive-date=October 18, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018075657/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Weeds-Leigh-Morissette-1019839.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>

Morissette also starred in a film adaptation of [[Philip K. Dick]]'s novel ''[[Radio Free Albemuth (film)|Radio Free Albemuth]]''. Morissette plays Sylvia, an ordinary woman in unexpected remission from [[lymphoma]]. Morissette stated that she is "...a big fan of Philip K. Dick's poetic and expansively imaginative books" and that she "feel[s] blessed to portray Sylvia, and to be part of this story being told in film".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chartattack.com/news/44770/alanis-morissette-expands-her-acting-range-in-new-role |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708140919/http://www.chartattack.com/news/44770/alanis-morissette-expands-her-acting-range-in-new-role |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 8, 2011 |title=Alanis Morissette Expands Her Acting Range In New Role |author=Moya Dillon |date=October 30, 2007 |access-date=March 3, 2011}}</ref> She appeared as Amanda, a former bandmate of main character Ava Alexander (played by [[Maya Rudolph]]), in one episode of NBC's ''[[Up All Night (TV series)|Up All Night]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nbc.com/up-all-night/episodes|title=Watch Up All Night Episodes at NBC.com|website=Nbc.com|access-date=October 6, 2019|archive-date=October 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006135711/https://www.nbc.com/up-all-night/episodes|url-status=live}}</ref> on February 16, 2012. Rudolph officiated as minister for Morissette's wedding with both performing the explicit version of their hit hip hop song "Back It Up (Beep Beep)". In 2014, Morissette played the role of Marisa Damia, the lover of architect and designer [[Eileen Gray]], in the film ''The Price of Desire'', directed by [[Mary McGuckian]].<ref>{{cite magazine| url = https://variety.com/2013/film/news/alanis-morissette-and-shannyn-sossamon-cast-in-price-of-desire-1200483410/| title = Alanis Morissette Boards Kickstarter Project 'The Price of Desire'| author = Abrams, Rachel| date = May 18, 2013| access-date = October 6, 2014| magazine = Variety.com| archive-date = June 28, 2017| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170628161717/http://variety.com/2013/film/news/alanis-morissette-and-shannyn-sossamon-cast-in-price-of-desire-1200483410/| url-status = live}}</ref> In 2021, Morissette was featured as a recurring character on adult-animation show ''[[The Great North]]''.

=== Advocacy and philanthropy ===
Morissette is an advocate and educator in the areas of spiritual, psychological, and physical wholeness,<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=UQzfM76mhjoL35h8&v=Hz2gvusiM8Q&feature=youtu.be |title="Wholeness Versus Wellness" with Alanis Morissette |date=2024-05-13 |last=Wisdom 2.0 with Soren Gordhamer |access-date=2024-09-30 |via=YouTube}}</ref> with a focus on addiction recovery, trauma healing, women's empowerment, and holistic education for children.<ref>{{Cite magazine |author=Billboard Staff |date=2001-11-16 |title=Alanis To Receive Global Tolerance Award |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/alanis-to-receive-global-tolerance-award-77707/ |access-date=2024-09-15 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-04-08 |title=Alanis Morissette's 'Unschooling' Method Lets Her Kids Choose How To Learn |url=https://www.huffpost.com/archive/ca/entry/alanis-morissette-unschooling_ca_5e8e3bccc5b6458ae2a356f5 |access-date=2024-09-15 |website=HuffPost |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Aubrey |first=Elizabeth |date=2020-07-25 |title=Alanis Morissette opens up about addiction and therapy in new interview |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/alanis-morissette-opens-up-about-addiction-and-therapy-2715024 |access-date=2024-09-15 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref> Her work spans a range of activities, including performances, written works, interviews, and public speaking engagements, as well as leading workshops and teachings.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Barlow |first=Eve |date=2020-07-24 |title=Alanis Morissette: 'Without therapy, I don't think I'd still be here' |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/jul/24/alanis-morissette-without-therapy-i-dont-think-id-still-be-here |access-date=2024-09-15 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Weiner |first=Zoe |date=2019-06-26 |title=Alanis Morissette's 'four boundaries' provide an unapologetic lesson in handling trauma |url=https://www.wellandgood.com/alanis-morissette-four-boundaries/ |access-date=2024-09-15 |website=Well+Good |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title="I Used to Think I Was Invincible," Says Alanis Morissette {{!}} Psychology Today |url=https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-right-mindset/202005/i-used-to-think-i-was-invincible-says-alanis-morissette |access-date=2024-09-15 |website=www.psychologytoday.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Steep Your Soul: Alanis Morissette |url=https://www.oprah.com/own-steepyoursoul/steep-your-soul-alanis-morissette-video |access-date=2024-09-15 |website=Oprah.com}}</ref> Throughout her career, she has collaborated with influential figures such as [[Oprah Winfrey]], [[Arianna Huffington]], [[Neale Donald Walsch]], Richard Schwartz, Gabor Maté, Peter Levine, Dan Siegel, and [[Marianne Williamson]]. Morissette has also facilitated workshops at notable institutions such as UCLA, the Omega Institute, Esalen, and 1440 Multiversity, both in-person and online.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Exploring self and Self with Alanis Morissette - 1440 Multiversity Blog |url=https://www.1440.org/blog/exploring-self-and-self-with-alanis-morissette |access-date=2024-09-15 |website=www.1440.org |language=en}}</ref>

In 2008 Morissette contributed a recording of "Versions of Violence" for the album [[Songs for Tibet: The Art of Peace]] to promote [[peace]]. Morissette contributed to ''[[1 Giant Leap]]'', performing "Arrival" with [[Zap Mama]] and she has released an acoustic version of her song "Still" as part of a compilation from Music for Relief in support of the [[2010 Haiti earthquake]] crisis.

=== ''Jagged Little Pill'' adaptations ===
In May 2018, the American Repertory Theater (Cambridge, Massachusetts) premiered ''[[Jagged Little Pill (musical)|Jagged Little Pill]],'' a musical with music by Morissette and Glen Ballard, lyrics by Morissette, book by [[Diablo Cody]], and directed by [[Diane Paulus]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://americanrepertorytheater.org/events/show/jagged-little-pill|title=Jagged Little Pill at A.R.T.|website=A.R.T.|access-date=April 30, 2018|archive-date=May 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180516230049/https://americanrepertorytheater.org/events/show/jagged-little-pill|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Jagged (film)|Jagged]]'', a documentary film about Morissette and ''Jagged Little Pill'' by filmmaker [[Alison Klayman]], premiered at the [[2021 Toronto International Film Festival]] before airing on [[HBO]] as part of the ''Music Box'' series of documentary films about music history.<ref>Wade Sheridan, [https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2021/07/27/HBO-Music-Box-Alanis-Morissette/2591627387852/ "HBO explores careers of Alanis Morissette, DMX in new 'Music Box' teaser"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210821033057/https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2021/07/27/HBO-Music-Box-Alanis-Morissette/2591627387852/ |date=August 21, 2021 }}. [[United Press International]], July 27, 2021.</ref>

=== Journalism and podcasts ===
In October 2015, ''Conversation with Alanis Morissette'' features conversations with different individuals from different schools and walks of life discussing everything from psychology to art to spirituality to design to health and well-being, to relationships (whether they be romantic or colleagueship or parent with children relationships).<ref>{{cite web |title=Alanis Morissette Podcast |url=https://alanis.com/podcasts/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924155757/http://alanis.com/podcasts/ |archive-date=September 24, 2019 |access-date=October 6, 2019 |website=Alanis.com}}</ref> The monthly podcast is currently available to download on [[iTunes]] and free to listen to on [[YouTube]]. In January 2016, she began a short-lived [[advice column]] in ''[[The Guardian]]'' newspaper.<ref>{{cite news |last=Morissette |first=Alanis |date=January 16, 2016 |title=Ask Alanis Morissette: I'm married but attracted to another man |url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/jan/16/emotional-affair-evening-class-husband-alanis-morissette |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130042508/https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/jan/16/emotional-affair-evening-class-husband-alanis-morissette |archive-date=January 30, 2018 |access-date=January 30, 2018 |work=The Guardian |location=London}}</ref>