It started back in 1984 on Edge of Night as Carmen The accent sounded like Dracula And made you want to turn down the volume when she was in a scene
Yes STOP THE ACCENTS !!!

That's the point, it doesn't matter if it's technically correct. If it sounds bizarre coming out of someone's mouth it's distracting.

I don't know why people put down Meryls accent in a cry in the dark. What people don't realise is that she's doing a New Zealand accent. Not Australian. And New Zealand accents are odd and funny sounding and exactly how she portrayed it. As for Julianne. I heard snippets of her accent in maggies plan and wasn't impressed

Her accent in 30 Rock was so distracting. I understand that it was a comedy and the accent was supposed to be exaggerated, but it seemed like she was concentrating too hard on it.
I also wasn't too impressed with her Sarah Palin accent - at times it was spot on, but at others it sounded exaggerated and nothing like the real Palin.
She's a great actress, but accents aren't her strong suit.
Heyyyy, I didn't mean to cook your dog! But hey, those things just happen!