sand dunes star Dave Bautista He's worked with some of Hollywood's biggest and brightest stars, but he's only ever been blown away once. That moment dates back to the 1990s when the pro wrestler-turned-actor was still working as a bouncer in his hometown. The actress who left Bautista in awe and made him walk 'in circles' Jamie Lee Curtis was; the two are now starring in Gia Coppola's film The last showgirlWhile speaking to the press (via Hollywood Reporter on XOn the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival, Bautista recalled the moment he first saw Curtis:
“I was in Washington, D.C., and I was still traveling at the time. I got out of the car and ran into the store, and I almost bumped into a woman, and I looked up, and it was Jamie Lee Curtis. I didn't know what to say. I was so blown away. I turned around and went into the store, and I walked around in circles.”
Curtis' multifaceted, decades-long career dates back to her breakout role as final girl Laurie Strode in 1978. Halloween. During the 1980s, she gained acclaim for her work in Trading places and A fish called WandaHer success continued into the 1990s and beyond, with roles in projects including True Lies, Weird Friday, and scream queensThere's also her recent Oscar-winning performance in the 2022 film Everything everywhere at once. Given his first encounter with Curtis and her impressive (and ongoing) work in the industry, it's easy to understand why Bautista says working with her in The last showgirl It was “scary”.
Pamela Anderson Praised for The Last Showgirl
Curtis also had kind words for one of the film's stars, Pamela Anderson. Anderson leads The last showgirl As Shelly, a professional model who must plan her future when her shows are suddenly closed after 30 years. Curtis says she accepted the role of Annette in the film only to work alongside Anderson, whom she described (via People) as a “transcendent being,” “so intelligent and deeply spiritual and deeply emotional. And beautiful!” She added:
“She was very honest about the way society treated her. But I hope we all gain a new appreciation for her talents after seeing the film.”
The last showgirl It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6.Although reviews have been limited, they point to a great performance. And Curtis isn't the only one who has praised Anderson. scream “The budget is here,” he declares, while IndieWireStock Review:
“The Last Showgirl is the role of a lifetime for Anderson, one that captures her emotional intensity and incredible vulnerability, and (we can only hope) will be the beginning of a whole new career for her.”
