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Parker Posey's Tearful Tribute to Catherine O'Hara
13 Nov
Summary
- Parker Posey recalled O'Hara's generous and creative comedic spirit.
- Posey became emotional discussing O'Hara's beautiful performer love.
- O'Hara died in January at 71; worked with Posey on multiple films.
Parker Posey became visibly emotional while speaking about her late colleague and friend, Catherine O'Hara. The two actors shared a significant working relationship, appearing together in several Christopher Guest mockumentaries, including "A Mighty Wind," "Waiting for Guffman," "Best in Show," and "For Your Consideration."
Posey recounted O'Hara's "completely generous" approach to acting and praised the "creativity that came out of her." She recalled O'Hara's spontaneous idea for a comedic "walk" during the making of "Best in Show," which delighted their castmates.
The "A Mighty Wind" star also became tearful recalling the "beautiful" on-stage chemistry between O'Hara and Eugene Levy, with whom O'Hara had a decades-long artistic partnership. Posey noted that watching them perform together was profoundly moving.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Beetlejuice," "Home Alone," and "Schitt's Creek," passed away in January at the age of 71. Her extensive career also included work with Eugene Levy dating back to Toronto's Second City Theater in the 1970s and the iconic television show "SCTV."
