Just because you don't like one of her performances doesn't mean she's not an incredible actress. mmmkay?
If it were a publicity stunt, she'd have better hair, make-up and lighting. She was there to connect with people, which is what this woman (not actress) does.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello