Seymour's Risqué Wedding Crashers Role: A Career Game-Changer

Jane Seymour, 74, is looking back with fondness at her role in the 2005 film Wedding Crashers, a performance that significantly shifted her career trajectory. Two decades later, she recalls the nervousness she and co-star Owen Wilson felt before shooting a particularly bold scene, where her character attempts to seduce his. Seymour's commitment to embodying Kathleen Cleary, despite her own initial reservations, was key to the scene's success.

Seymour admitted apprehension about taking on such an outrageous role, especially following her long-running portrayal of the wholesome Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. She worried about how both Hollywood and her dedicated fan base would react. However, after rereading the script and with encouragement, she realized the comedic potential and her ability to deliver a hilariously iconic performance that surprised many.

This daring role proved to be a transformative career move, opening doors to numerous comedy projects, including collaborations with Chuck Lorre. Seymour expresses pride in the film, noting that it allowed her to establish an "unbelievable second career" at an age when many leading ladies find opportunities diminish. The film's 20th-anniversary re-release includes bonus deleted scenes.