Her homey scenes with her children (lively portrayals by Jake Lucas and Julianna Rigoglioso) lend an air of normalcy to her increasingly discordant life.
Clothes and fashion play a big role in Ms. Savage's personal and professional life: She originally dressed "Gossip Girl" star Blake Lively in her own clothes (notably a cashmere overcoat and book bag) to make her look more "New York" for an early screen test.
She also believes in contributing to the debate with viewers off-camera with regular speaking and moderating appearances around the world, and is well known for her style in stimulating frank and lively question-and-answer sessions.