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Bruce Springsteen's Sisters Shine in Biopic: A Glimpse into The Boss's Upbringing
26 Oct
Summary
- Bruce Springsteen's sisters, Virginia and Pamela, play key roles in his biopic
- Virginia's real-life story inspired Springsteen's hit song "The River"
- Pamela has photographed many of Springsteen's albums and singles

As of October 26th, 2025, a new biopic titled "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere" has hit theaters, offering a glimpse into the upbringing of legendary musician Bruce Springsteen. The film not only stars Jeremy Allen White as the young Bruce, but also features the important roles played by his two sisters, Virginia and Pamela.
Virginia, who is a year younger than Bruce, is portrayed by child actress Arabella Olivia Clark in the film. Her real-life story of getting pregnant as a high school senior in the 1970s recession inspired Springsteen's hit song "The River." Virginia initially didn't like the song, but now considers it her favorite. She and her husband, Mickey Shave, went on to have three children together.




