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Pfeiffer Reflects on 40-Year Acting Journey
26 Mar
Summary
- Pfeiffer began acting after working at a supermarket.
- She feared fame after 'Witches of Eastwick' success.
- Pfeiffer turned down roles like 'Pretty Woman'.

Michelle Pfeiffer, a celebrated Hollywood icon, recently reflected on her extensive four-decade acting career. She recalled starting her journey after working in a supermarket, driven by an early passion for performance discovered in high school theater. Pfeiffer experienced immense fame after the 1987 film "The Witches of Eastwick," an event that initially frightened her due to her private nature.
Her career path included pivotal roles in films like "Scarface" and "Dangerous Liaisons," earning her three Oscar nominations. Pfeiffer also revealed she turned down opportunities like "Pretty Woman" and "Silence of the Lambs" due to conflicts or the demands of motherhood. She expressed deep gratitude for her continued work in the industry, fulfilling a lifelong ambition to act into old age.




