Sharon Lawrence

Tuesday's episode of Rizzoli & Isles will feature a case of mistaken identity, but for Maura, it's a case of learning her identity. For the first time in her life, Maura ( Sasha Alexander ) will come face-to-face with her birth mother Dr. Hope Martin more

The identity of Maura Isles' biological mother has been a secret for three seasons, but fans will finally find out the beginnings of Maura's story in the upcoming episode " Throwing Down the Gauntlet ." In this TV Fanatic interview, guest star Sharon L more

Sharon Lawrence has signed on for two season three episodes of Rizzoli & Isles in a key role: Maura's biological mother. TV Guide reports that the former NYPD Blue star will appear as Hope , the woman who gave Sasha Alexander's character up for ado more