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Costner's Kindness: A Lifeline Amidst Media Firestorm
13 Sep
Summary
- Kevin Costner sent an encouraging letter after a harsh review.
- The review criticized the actress for her looks and career choices.
- Costner's letter highlighted her career achievements and industry support.
In 1992, actress Jaclyn Smith received a harsh review from Los Angeles Times critic Howard Rosenberg. The review implied her career success was based on appearance and criticized her long tenure acting. Smith described the review as "simply mean-spirited and offers nothing of value."
However, Smith found solace in messages from industry peers like Mary Tyler Moore and Aaron Spelling. Most impactful was a letter from Kevin Costner, who had recently won multiple Oscars for Dances With Wolves. Costner's letter defended her career choices and commended her for providing employment for hundreds of people.
Costner's encouragement meant a great deal to Smith, who stated his kindness restored balance. His message served as a reminder that decency exists despite harsh criticism. Smith's memoir, "I Once Knew a Guy Named Charlie," details this experience.
