Uber Wait Sparks Cady McClain’s Thursday Mix-Up
Daytime Emmy winner pokes fun at herself in Instagram post after losing track of the date!
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A Relatable Post
Veteran actress Cady McClain took to Instagram this week to share a perfectly timed snapshot of impatience—and self-deprecating humor. In a new post (https://www.instagram.com/p/DLGgZ0xydPh/), McClain stares off into the distance, phone in hand, captioning the image, “How I look when I have to wait 10 minutes for an Uber. But it’s totally my fault because I forgot what day it was. #dontpissmeoffthursday.” The result? A lightly viral moment that resonated with anyone who’s ever misread the calendar or stared down a slow-moving rideshare.
Career Snapshot
Best known for her award-winning daytime work on As the World Turns and All My Children, McClain’s career spans nearly four decades. Born February 3, 1969, in Burbank, California, she won Daytime Emmys in 1991, 1998 and 2017. Beyond soaps, she’s appeared on primetime series and made numerous guest spots in shows from Judging Amy to Black Mirror. Despite her screen credits, McClain has also cultivated a devoted following on social media, where her blend of candor and wit makes her posts feel like conversations with an old friend.
Behind The Scenes
The timing of this forgetful Thursday post isn’t random. Earlier this month, McClain shared a sunlit rehearsal shot from her blocking duties in California (https://www.instagram.com/p/DLF6IEFySpj/). “Not a bad gig! Blocking is a shit ton of work, but on this beautiful California day I’m feeling like one of the lucky ones,” she wrote, noting that her latest project—directing a staged reading of Eric Conger’s The Park—has kept her on her toes. It’s easy to see how juggling scripts, schedules and ride requests could cause a calendar mishap.
Fans chimed in under both posts, swapping anecdotes about mixed-up days and rideshare woes. One commenter quipped, “I did the same thing last Monday—thought it was Friday!” while another praised McClain’s honesty: “Love that you can laugh at yourself.” For an actress who’s delivered some of daytime TV’s most dramatic moments, it’s a refreshing pivot to everyday life.
What’s Next
While waiting for her Uber might have been a minor hiccup, McClain’s plate remains full. The Park reading at West Hollywood’s Marilyn Monroe Theatre is slated for later this season, with proceeds benefiting the Entertainment Community Fund. On her feed, she’s also teased upcoming appearances at theatre festivals and even a few guest roles on streaming series in development.
Between lights, camera and blocking calls, Cady McClain is proving that forgetting the date can lead to your best post yet. And for fans who’ve already hit “like,” there’s nothing better than seeing a star keep things delightfully down to earth.
McClain’s Uber standstill might just be the funniest Thursday moment on your feed this week. After all, if even a seasoned pro can mix up the days, there’s hope for the rest of us.
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